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Hooray for the Fourth of July; down with political correctness

The Fourth of July has a special significance for me and, I suspect, most people who, like me, were born elsewhere. It marks the 240th anniversary of the declaration that every living person has the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”— thus giving birth to the most exceptional nation on earth.

When . . . → Read More: Hooray for the Fourth of July; down with political correctness

For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Nice

The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the attack in Nice, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the people . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Nice

The Translation of Saint Benedict

St Benedict medal (front)

Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving prayers; and prosper with thy blessing the work of our hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict

The Sermon for Sunday July 10th – Trinity VII

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 10th: Trinity 7, 2016

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 25

The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . → Read More: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

For the Cessation of Violence

Bouguereau The First Mourning

Almighty God, Creator of all men, unto whom the blood of Abel crieth from the ground: Deliver us, we beseech thee, from the fear and anger which driveth Cain to rise up and slay his brother. Grant us the courage to forgive, and the humility to be forgiven; cast away the beams from our eyes, . . . → Read More: For the Cessation of Violence

Independence Day

Great Garrison Flag:

The Great Garrison Flag, which inspired The Star–Spangled Banner.

O Eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . → Read More: Independence Day

The Sermon for Sunday July 3rd – Trinity VI

Fr Kerouac

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 3rd: Trinity 6, 2016

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 24