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Saint Athanasius

Scutum Fidei variants

earliest and latest variants of the “Scutum Fidei”. From Wikipedia

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that, like as blessed Athanasius contended earnestly for the faith of thy Consubstantial and Incarnate Word, so we may both believe in our hearts and confess with our mouth the Godhead of thy Son our Saviour . . . → Read More: Saint Athanasius

International Workers’ Day

Pieter Bruegel the Elder The Harvesters

Almighty God, who hast given unto us the Sabbath to be a day of rest, and who hast promised to be a swift witness against them that oppress the hireling in his wages: In thy mercy, grant the labourer to be strong, and let not his hand be weak, and let his work be rewarded. . . . → Read More: International Workers’ Day

Saint Philip and Saint James

St Philip baptizing the eunuch, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669).

O Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life; that, following the steps of thy holy Apostles, Saint Philip and Saint James, we . . . → Read More: Saint Philip and Saint James

Punch and Judy return to the Garden Party!

Punch and Judy at 2014 Garden Party

Have you ever seen a Punch & Judy show? We mean, a real Punch & Judy show? If you haven’t, now’s your chance. And if you’ve seen Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show at previous Garden Parties, you’ll know how riotously funny it is. There are jokes for all ages, and all the slapstick you’d . . . → Read More: Punch and Judy return to the Garden Party!

Saint Catherine of Siena

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Siena

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Siena by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482)

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Virgin Saint Catherine may be conformed to the pattern of her hidden life with thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . → Read More: Saint Catherine of Siena

Punch and Judy return to the Garden Party!

Punch and Judy at 2014 Garden Party

Have you ever seen a Punch & Judy show? We mean, a real Punch & Judy show? If you haven’t, now’s your chance. And if you’ve seen Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show at previous Garden Parties, you’ll know how riotously funny it is. There are jokes for all ages, and all the slapstick you’d . . . → Read More: Punch and Judy return to the Garden Party!

Altar Flowers — Easter IV, 2018

Altar Flowers — Easter IV, 2018

Altar Flowers — Easter IV, 2018

The Sermon for Sunday April 29th – Easter IV

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday April 29th: Easter 4, 2018

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXIX No 16

The Fourth Sunday after Easter

St Stephen's Font Easter 2018

O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after Easter