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The crime rate is a major American preoccupation … which is hardly surprising in view of statistics which indicate that one in every three of us can expect to become a victim of violent crime at least once in our lives. Our politicians’ response to this has been a stream of legislative measures—boot camps, “three . . . → Read More: Let the Gospel take a bite out of crime  Most gracious God, who didst glorify the Church by the life and labours of thy holy Bishop Saint Swithun: Send down, we beseech thee, showers of blessing upon thy people, that they may grow in grace, and in the knowledge and love of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth . . . → Read More: Saint Swithun of Winchester O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for the . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after Trinity  O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner–stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be mad an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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  You don’t believe God’s got a sense of humor? Just look at the camel and the duckbilled platypus! And who do you think invented laughter in the first place? In any event, a good laugh is balm for the soul. So here’s something to giggle about over the July 4th holiday. The following music review . . . → Read More: Humid recital stirs Bangkok Here is the sermon for Sunday July 6th: Trinity 3, 2014 Here is this weeks newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 26 |
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