The Feast of St. Stephen
Jer 26:1-9, 12-15; Acts 6:8—7:2a, 51c-60; Ps 31:1-7, 16; Mt 23:34-39 https://lectionary.anglican.ca/ "Santa Stephano" Gunnar Bach Pedersen Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Incline your ear to me; make haste to deliver me. Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me. Psalm 31:1-3 Alberta Mental Health Help Line : 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free) St. Stephen is celebrated on this day as having been the first Christian martyr. He lived in Jerusalem and operated among a group of deacons newly formed to address the needs of the suffering among the community. We have our own group of lay caregivers at St. Augustine's who are there to liste...