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Saint John Chrysostom

O God, who didst illuminate the minds and warm the hearts of the faithful by the heavenly doctrine and example of Saint John Chrysostom: Call us by thy merciful grace to the knowledge of the truth, and put thy words in our mouth, that we may declare the unsearchable riches of Christ, who with thee . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Polycarp

The modern observance of this feast is on February 23.

O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and stedfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after his example, to share the . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp

Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

The ancient observance of the feast of Saint Timothy is on January 24.

The ancient observance of the feast of Saint Titus is on February 6.

Almighty God, who didst call Timothy and Titus to do the work of evangelists and teachers, and didst make them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to stand fast . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 3

For the Victims of the Shooting in Columbia

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the Columbia Mall shooting, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the residents of Columbia the resolve to carry on their . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Shooting in Columbia

The Conversion of Saint Paul

O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Paul

Saint Cadoc

O God, who didst enlighten the holy Abbot Saint Cadoc with thy heavenly wisdom: May it please thee that after his pattern we may renounce the hidden things of darkness and so walk in the light of thy truth that we may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Cadoc

Saint Timothy

The modern observance of this feast, together with that of Saint Titus, is on January 26.

O God, eternal and only wise, who by the labours of Saint Timothy didst establish and comfort thy people concerning their faith: Grant us grace that like him we may fight the good fight of faith and lay hold . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy

Saint Cadoc

O God, who didst enlighten the holy Abbot Saint Cadoc with thy heavenly wisdom: May it please thee that after his pattern we may renounce the hidden things of darkness and so walk in the light of thy truth that we may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Cadoc