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No ethics at all—and all in the name of ethics

Herewith the Rector’s commentary from the latest edition of the Newsletter.

Sometimes the things we do with the best of intentions turn out to have appalling consequences. One of the most devastating examples of this is the way in which America and much of the rest of the Western World have embraced the theory . . . → Read More: No ethics at all—and all in the name of ethics

Sermon for June 26th Trinity I

Here is the sermon for June 26th: Trinity 1, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter :St. Stephen’s News XXII 25

The First Sunday after Trinity

O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because, through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed; . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after Trinity

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke . . . → Read More: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Saint Alban the Martyr

O God, in whose sight the death of thy saints is precious, and who gavest grace to thy blessed Martyr Saint Alban to glorify thee by his death: Grant that we, following his faith and constancy, may receive with him the crown of righteousness laid up for them that love thy Son’s appearing; through the . . . → Read More: Saint Alban the Martyr

The Bard gets the measure of our latter–day puritans

Herewith the Rector’s commentary from the latest edition of the Newsletter.

Shakespeare fans might be forgiven for thinking Staunton, Virginia, to be an unlikely location for one of America’s best Shakespearean repertory companies. But pay a visit to Staunton’s Blackfriars Playhouse and judge for yourselves.

Actually, Staunton’s not such an odd location for a . . . → Read More: The Bard gets the measure of our latter–day puritans

Sermon for June 19th Trinity Sunday

Here is the sermon for June 19th: Trinity, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is the newsletter for June 24th :St. Stephen’s News XXII 24

Trinity Sunday

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 beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us stedfast in this faith, and evermore defend us . . . → Read More: Trinity Sunday