There’s a down side to prophetic parsons

One of the most useful gifts for a parson to be given would be that of prophecy. It seems a great pity—at least on the surface of things—that God has been so generous in this regard to racing tipsters and the like, and so sparing with it as far as his clergy is concerned.

After . . . → Read More: There’s a down side to prophetic parsons

The high price of PC

In yet another effort to eliminate Christian opinion from public discourse, a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union recently asserted that the freedom of religion is merely “an American value”—and, moreover, a value in conflict with the newly discovered “right not to be offended.”

It is, in fact, nothing of the kind. The . . . → Read More: The high price of PC

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 23

Confirmation Classes to begin

In anticipation of the upcoming visit of Bishop John Vaughan in September, confirmation classes will begin shortly. For further information or to sign up for these classes please call Brock Johnson at 410-825-8007.

Christianity – a winner on the track and field

With the arrival of summer, all excuses for playing hooky from the gym have vanished out of the window. It is not that I object to working out. Generally, I am quite conscientious about it. But the truth is I find the gymnasium quite boring.

Body contact sports are much more to my liking, but . . . → Read More: Christianity – a winner on the track and field

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 22

At the going down of the sun … we will remember them!

Our Lord Jesus Christ said: “Greater love hath no man than this, that man lay down his life for his friends.”

On June 6th, 70 years ago, an event took place in Normandy, France, that has touched, in direct and radical manner, the lives of not just everyone living in this country today, but everyone . . . → Read More: At the going down of the sun … we will remember them!

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 21

Schedule change for “Silly Summer Suppers”

Silly Summer Suppers are coming soon—but on a new day. With choir rehearsals and seminary classes both taking place on Thursday evenings, it simply isn’t practical to have our dinners at the same time.

Beginning with the first supper on June 18th, Silly Summer Suppers will be held on Wednesday evenings immediately following Evening Prayer.

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“Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” divorced from the truth

Gospel of Jesus’ Wife [recto], from Wikipedia

A whole bunch of folks were shocked and dismayed two years ago when Harvard Divinity School Professor Karen L. King announced she had discovered an ancient Christian manuscript that claims Jesus had a wife.

It now turns out (surprise! surprise!) that the document—gleefully dubbed The Gospel . . . → Read More: “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” divorced from the truth