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Trinity Sunday

Trinity by Rublev

Trinity (The Hospitality of Abraham) by Andrei Rublev (1360s–late 1420s). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We . . . → Read More: Trinity Sunday

Summer (Pentecostal) Ember Days: III

Ember Days at the four seasons: Summer

Summer, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy Church, that every member of the same, in his vocation . . . → Read More: Summer (Pentecostal) Ember Days: III

Summer (Pentecostal) Ember Days: II

Ember Days at the four seasons: Summer

Summer, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son: Mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy . . . → Read More: Summer (Pentecostal) Ember Days: II

Summer (Pentecostal) Ember Days: I

Ember Days at the four seasons: Summer

Summer, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.

O Lord Jesus Christ who didst say unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church, and grant unto it that peace and unity which is agreeable to thy will; . . . → Read More: Summer (Pentecostal) Ember Days: I

A Collect for D–Day

Soldiers resting on Omaha Beach

Almighty and All-Terrible God, Creator of all the world and Father of all men: we thank thee for the strength and courage of all those who planned and participated in the assault of Normandy on D-Day, and particularly for the valour of those who sacrificed their lives in the service of God and country. Grant . . . → Read More: A Collect for D–Day

Tuesday in Whitsun Week

Jean_II_Restout-Pentecôte

Pentecôte (Pentecost), by Jean_II_Restout. From Wikipedia.

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, . . . → Read More: Tuesday in Whitsun Week

Monday in Whitsun Week

Descent of the Holy Spirit

Send, we beseech thee, Almighty God, thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, that he may direct and rule us according to thy will, comfort us in all our afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the same Holy Spirit liveth . . . → Read More: Monday in Whitsun Week

Miracles illustrate our place in God’s scheme

Many folks who consider themselves Christians profess to see little value in studying the Old Testament. “It’s just a collection of bloodthirsty, primitive legends,” a “progressive” friend once explained to me.

The same chap dismissed the miracles described in the scriptures for much the same reason. “I don’t need miracles to persuade me to believe . . . → Read More: Miracles illustrate our place in God’s scheme

Altar Flowers — Pentecost 2017

Pentecost 2017 Altar Flowers

Pentecost 2017 Altar Flowers

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXVIII No 21