Almighty god, who madest Saint Leo to be both the refuge of the State, and also the bulwark of the Catholic Faith: Grant that the courage wherewith thou didst enable him to be stedfast in the evil day may be ours also in upholding the Christian standards which thou hast given us; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: Saint Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome and Doctor
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The prospect of a looming global catastrophe has since time immemorial exercised a remarkable fascination on the human mind. Responsibility probably lies with Noah and the Flood. After all, nobody would be likely to forget an event of that magnitude in a hurry. This fascination—obsession, even—doubtless leads fundamentalists to pore over the Revelations of . . . → Read More: Doomsayers may have got it wrong about the Apocalypse  
The Resurrection of Christ, by Noêl Coypel (1628–1707) Grant we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate with reverence the Paschal feast, may be found worthy to attain to everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  
Saint Stephen’s will be offering Vacation Bible School once again this summer for children ages 4–10. Vacation Bible School will take place from Monday, 22 June, to Friday, 26 June, from 9:00 AM–12 noon. This year’s theme is ‘Savannah Safari—Where Kids Discover How Love H.E.L.P.S. Others’. It is themed around life in an African village . . . → Read More: Vacation Bible School: Savannah Safari 
O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our faith, that we may behold thee in all thy works; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, by Caravaggio (1571–1610) . . . → Read More: Monday in Easter Week  
Here is the sermon for Sunday April 5th: Easter Day, 2015 
Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVI No 13 
O God, who for our redemption didst give thine only–begotten Son to the death of the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection hast delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily from sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through the same . . . → Read More: Easter Day 
The Prayers at the Porch The Blessing of the New Fire O God, who by thy Son, the true Corner–stone, hast bestowed on thy faithful people the fire of thy brightness: sanct✠ify this new fire, now struck by us from flint–stone, that it may be profitable to our service: and grant that by this Paschal . . . → Read More: The Great Vigil of Easter 
Saint Ambrose barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral, by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). From Wikipedia. Replenish the Church, O Lord God, with the spirit of boldness, to judge righteous judgement; with the spirit of sound learning, to interpret thy truth; with the spirit of worship to magnify thy mercy in the beauty of . . . → Read More: Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor |
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