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This video is a clip of my stream "Greatest Christian Warrior-King? St. Stephen the Great the Lion of Moldavia (Sponsored Stream)." If you would like to watch the entire stream please click the following link. https://youtube.com/live/YgFFT94Stoo

Our 577th episode, which aired on January 11, 2026. Tern – Smackpolskan, Flyway The McDades – Peggy-O, single release Becky Tracy & Keith Murphy – Nobody's Fool/Mr Roberts/The Puppeteer, Golden The Drowsy Lads – When First Unto this Country, Everybody In Danny Diamond & Brian Miller – The Priest In His Boots, Let Fly The Barra MacNeils – Horses, Geese And One Old Man, All at Once Olivia Barrett – One for Sorrow/Two for Joy, Elsewhere River East River West All Star Band – Too Many Whiskeys Under the Bridge, single release Solas – Coconut Dog/Morning Dew, Reunion: A Decade of Solas Gordon Lightfoot – Drink Yer Glasses Empty, Songbook Elaine Reilly – Seán Quinn's/St Stephen's Day, Epiphany: Irish Traditional Music on the Tenor Banjo Sean Og Potts with Manus Lunny – Easter Snow, The Irish Folk Festival: Harvest Storm

"Every single workshop I give is all about excellence, singing well, singing properly, and achieving the very best we can achieve. Why do we it? We don't do it because we'll be paid millions and millions of pounds. It's not cash-motivated. We do it because there is a higher purpose, a higher calling that makes us do it. I got offered a graduate scheme at university, so I could have been a corporate sellout. I'd probably arguably work less hours than I do in music, but I didn't do that. I don't have any regrets, because on an evening, I go home, I look myself in the mirror, and I can say to myself, 'we did some good stuff today.'"Caius Lee began as a chorister at Bradford Cathedral at 11 and became the Cathedral Organ Scholar at 15. At age 17, he joined Leeds Cathedral, concurrently holding the Idlewild Conducting Scholarship and Cathedral Organ Scholarship, and was appointed Assistant Organist a year later, where he was the Diocesean Organist & Director of Music for the Lourdes annual pilgrimage and he studied Music as the Neville Burston Organ Scholar at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge. While at the university, he founded the Florence International Singing Programme, which holds several courses yearly and has sung at prestigious churches, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Saint Sulpice, Florence Cathedral, and the Vatican. For the Addamus Choral Programme Caius Lee conducts the internationally acclaimed College Choir and Boys' Choir as well as The Jericho Youth Choir and the All Sorts Community Choir. He is also responsible for a wide range of collegiate, community, and outreach initiatives, curating Music at Worcester College at the University of Oxford, including The Oxford Choral Experience, a groundbreaking instrument learning scheme, and guest lecturer as part of Institute of Sacred Music run by the University, St Stephen's House, and The Royal School of Church Music. He has worked with choirs, festivals and played solo recitals in Europe, Asia and South America. Caius's musical journey is marked by numerous collaborations that have enriched his work and excited audiences. He has conducted, played, and sang on BBC Radio (1, 2, 3 & 4), and made numerous TV appearances on BBC's Songs of Praise, and live Christmas and Easter TV broadcasts on BBC1. His commitment to community engagement and choral excellence has been recognised with a Royal Society of Arts Fellowship and a keynote speech at the 2022 National Music Teachers Association Conference.To get in touch with Caius, you can find the Addamus Choral Programme on Facebook (@addamuschoralprogramme) or Instagram (@addamus_official) or email him at caius.lee@worc.ox.ac.uk. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE, Wade discusses the martyrdom of St. Stephen and the slaughter of the Holy Innocents. Why do we commemorate these feasts in the Christmas season? We hope you enjoy the episode! For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.E

A kinsman of the Apostle Paul, the Holy Stephen was one of the seven deacons (with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas) first appointed by the Church to minister to the people; and it pleased God to receive him as the Church's first Martyr for Christ. Read the long, beautiful and edifying account of his witness in the Acts of the Apostles, chapters 6-8. When Stephen, "full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people," (Acts 6:8), some members of a synagogue in Jerusalem came to dispute with him and, enraged by his proclamation of Christ, stoned him to death. In his death St Stephen revealed Christ's erasure of the boundary between heaven and earth, and the new communion between man and God: his face shone with the light of the Transfiguration, and he was granted a vision of Christ enthroned at the Father's right hand. His dying words were "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge" (Acts 7:60).   According to holy tradition, the martyrdom of St Stephen occurred exactly a year after the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. His body was taken and secretly buried by Gamaliel, a member of the Sanhendrin and secretly a Christian.   Saint Stephen's relics were discovered by the priest Lucian in 415 following a vision. They were translated to the church built for them in Jerusalem by the Empress Eudocia, and later taken to Constantinople.   The Saint's missionary speech before his death (like that of the deacon St Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch) reminds us that those appointed to serve the Church materially are not barred, or even excused, from proclaiming the glorious Gospel of Christ.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Stephen by Dr. Scott Hahn. Stephen, Protomartyr Feast First Reading: Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 26a, 27a Gospel: Matthew 10: 17-22   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com If you've been wanting to grow in your knowledge of sacred Scripture or learn how to share God's Word with others, check out Dr. John Bergsma's weekly show, The Word of the Lord, where Dr. Bergsma unpacks the Sunday mass readings and carefully guides the faithful to a deeper understanding of salvation history. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship...demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #696) December 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 28, 30, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 24:17-22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Acts 6:1-7, Andrew Armond, Second Canticle: 21. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 118, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Wisdom 4:7-15, Laura Ammons, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Acts 7:59-8:8, Fr. Andrew Armond, Second Canticle: 17. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, December 26th, one day after the joyful celebration of the nativity of Jesus, is the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr and deacon. Above all things, even life itself, we love Christ the Lord, as St. Stephen showed us.As we read in the Acts of the Apostles today (6:8-10; 7:54-59), when he, thrown out of the city, was about to be stoned, Stephen, "filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God."St. Stephen showed perfect conformity to Christ. He said, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit; do not hold this sin against them."Merry Christmas!(Until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2026, marking the conclusion of the Christmas season and the beginning of Jesus' public ministry).Ave MariaCome, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠December 26, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Like our Lord, Stephen dies praying for and forgiving his executioners

We've sat on this one for a while waiting for 95/96, and now we're proud to release, on St Stephen's Day for you SOBs, Kev in conversation with the one and only St Vespaluus, aka Ste Porter.Ho fuckin' ho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Matthew 10: 17-22; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Matthew 23: 34-39; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

You redeemed us by your blood.

December 26th, 2025:  Christmas Crimson - Blood of Protomartyr St Stephen;  The Three Births of the Savior on Christmas;  Christmas Miracle of Grace;  St Stephen, Our First Martyr

The trials of martyrs, a participation in Christ's Passion - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today's readings.What's been the spiritual fruit of going through trials and rejection? What does Jesus want you to learn from the testimony of martyrs?

In Slovakia, Boxing Day is not observed; instead, the second day of Christmas is celebrated. In the Slovak calendar, this day is dedicated to St Stephen. Who are some other notable figures named Štefan in Slovakia? One such example is the sculptor Štefan Papčo, whose latest artwork was installed in Bratislava in June 2025. Martina Greňová Šimkovičová will also guide you to Pruské, where parish clerk František Hlaváč presents the history of the local nativity scene.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 28, 30, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 24:17-22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Acts 6:1-7, Andrew Armond, Second Canticle: 21

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Stephen by Dr. Scott Hahn. Stephen, Protomartyr Feast First Reading: Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 Alleluia: Psalms 118: 26a, 27a Gospel: Matthew 10: 17-22   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com If you've been wanting to grow in your knowledge of sacred Scripture or learn how to share God's Word with others, check out Dr. John Bergsma's weekly show, The Word of the Lord, where Dr. Bergsma unpacks the Sunday mass readings and carefully guides the faithful to a deeper understanding of salvation history. Sign up for your 30-day free trial today at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

December 26, 2025

26 December 2025

Evening Prayer and Ante-Communion (St. Stephen's Day 2025) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN)

Evening Prayer and Ante-Communion (St. Stephen's Day 2025) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN)

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 (Behold, I see the heavens opened)

December 26, 2025Today's Reading: Matthew 23:34-39Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 49:22-26; 50:4-51:8, 12-16; Matthew 1:18-25“Truly, I say to you all these things will come upon this generation” (Matthew 23:36)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.This text speaks about Jerusalem's rejection of Christ. Prophets and wise men will come from God only to suffer death, a pattern history reveals in the examples of Abel and Zechariah the son of Barachiah, the latter being “murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.” Nevertheless, vindication will come. God's justice will prevail when “righteous blood” falls upon those rejecting the grace of God. In God's court, the murderers and persecuting unbelievers have no Advocate. The verdict is death for those despising the only Mediator between heaven and earth.The target audience in Jesus' teaching here plays a part in this prophecy when before Pilate they cry “His blood be on us and on our children!” (Matthew 24:25), a striking statement brimming with theological importance. Indeed, Jesus' blood will atone for the entire world, even the ungodly. His justification for man fulfilled at the cross is universal, not partial and selective. Still, Jesus' enemies boldly claim responsibility for His death. Killing the Messiah in raw defiance is blasphemy before the Lord of justice and mercy. “This generation” is Jesus' designation of the wicked, the unbelievers, the enemies of God opposing prophet, disciple, and pastor because of their hatred of God. All things will come to pass according to the divine Word and “this generation” is no exception to God's judgment.This is a sad narrative of Jesus' lament for His children. After everything He did for His people, the result was rejection. Jesus' words “you were not willing” place the onus square on the sinner, not God. Unbelief resides in the flesh of man to look at God's promise to gather us as the hen gathers her brood under her wings and say “no.” Such rejection and the persecution of God's people will continue until the Last Day. Baptized believers live with no delusion of grandeur that life will be easy for the Church. This text teaches us what's in store for the Church of God as she makes her pilgrimage in this life fraught with difficulty and trial. Still, The Lord is merciful to gather us under His wing, to grant His people protection and peace; to confirm for us His promise of salvation at His glorious return when every knee shall bow and confess before the Lord of glory Who keeps his Word. Just as judgment comes to pass, so does Jesus' promise to save.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord, grant your Church steadfast faith to endure persecution and find comfort and hope in Your steadfast love that endures for all generations. Amen.Author: Rev. Ryan Ogrodowicz, senior pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham, TX.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.

Psalm 2Psalm 11Psalm 17Reading 1: Acts 6Reading 2: From a sermon by St. Fulgentius of Ruspe, bishopSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 63Canticle: Daniel 3Psalm 149Reading: Acts 6Intercessions: You redeemed us by your blood.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 116Canticle: Revelation 4Reading: 1 John 1Intercessions: Lord, deliver us from evil.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God's wings.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Today is the second day of the Christmas Octave. We celebrate the feast of the first Christian Martyr, St. Stephen. Learn more about contrasts in the liturgy and in the Providence of God.

Psalm 119:161-168 Psalm 133 Psalm 140:1-9,13-14 James 1:12 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 95 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 63:2-9 Daniel 3:57-88,56 Psalm 149 Acts 6:2b-5a Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Psalm 2 Psalm 11 Psalm 17 Acts 6:8--7:2a,44-59 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

#10MinuteswithJesus ** Put yourself in the presence of God. Try talking to Him. ** 10 minutes are 10 minutes. Even if you can get distracted, reach the end. ** Be constant. The Holy Spirit acts "on low heat" and requires perseverance. 10-Minute audio to help you pray. Daily sparks to ignite prayer: a passage from the gospel, an idea, an anecdote and a priest who speaks with you and the Lord, inviting you to share your intimacy with God. Find your moment, consider you are in His presence and click play.

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Pj Chats with Taoiseach Michael Martin about family meals, 10k walks, and switching off on Christmas and St Stephen's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the movie we never knew we needed!Dave caught up with Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke, who star as Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in Saipan.Saipan hits Irish cinemas on St Stephen's Day.

A special fundraiser is taking place in Ennis this St. Stephen's Night, bringing the local music community together for a very meaningful cause. The event is in memory of Ennis woman Anne Loftus, who sadly passed away in San Francisco and was brought home with the help of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. To tell us more about the night and why this cause is so close to their hearts, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gearoid Mannion on Monday's Morning Focus.

Morning Prayer for today with a reading from the Psalms, the New Testament, and the Gospel, with meditation music from ”Inner Voices” and ”In Beauty We Return,” by R. Carlos Nakai. Courtesy Canyon Records, Phoenix, AZ (800)-268-1141. All rights reserved.

The owners of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre in Dublin are making a renewed bid to redevelop the landmark shopping centre. The revised plan once again includes removing the existing facade of the shopping centre and adding office space. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Co- Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.

He seems to have lived in Constantinople for his entire life, but lived there as if in the desert, devoting himself entirely to solitude, fasting and prayer. For most of his adult life he ate only a few vegetables without salt once or twice a week; by his prayers many miracles were wrought in the City.   In time he was made a priest and served in the church of St Antipas, where he lived in seclusion. When the church was destroyed in the earthquake of 879, he withdrew to a dank pit in the ruins where the air was so unwholesome that he lost his hair and teeth and was almost paralyzed. He only emerged from this ascesis after twelve years. Thereafter he served the Divine Liturgy only on Feasts of the Lord, allowing himself some water and fruit after the service; otherwise he spent his time alone in silent prayer. He reposed in peace in 912 at the age of seventy-three.

Vodafone Ireland has recently marked the first anniversary of Ireland's inaugural telecom Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), celebrating a major milestone in its sustainability journey. In partnership with Flogas and the Derrynadivva Wind Farm in County Mayo, the long-term PPA has delivered 13.4GWh of renewable electricity in its first year - enough to power over 5.3 billion 5-minute phone calls. Vodafone Ireland became the first telco in the country to directly procure renewable electricity through a PPA in 2024. One year on, it remains the only live telecom PPA in Ireland, continuing to serve as a proof point for how businesses can accelerate Ireland's renewable energy transition This achievement is part of Vodafone Ireland's wider decarbonisation programme as it works towards net-zero operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 2028. Vodafone Ireland is on track to achieve a fully electric fleet by 2027, with all current vehicles hybrid or electric since the end of 2024. In 2025, Vodafone Ireland achieved its goal of sending 100% of network waste for recycling, ensuring responsible processing and recovery of materials. All retail stores have been upgraded to LED lighting, reducing lighting energy usage, and Vodafone Ireland's Trade-In programme has collected more than 60,000 devices since launch in 2022, extending product lifecycles through resale and reducing e-waste. Vodafone Ireland is also taking steps to reduce its operational footprint through plans to relocate its headquarters to a modern, more energy efficient building at 70 St Stephen's Green in Dublin to further reduce its carbon footprint and support the company's ambitious net-zero goals. The agreement with Flogas highlights the potential for cross-sector collaboration in driving Ireland's renewable energy ambitions. Over the past year, Ireland's corporate PPA market has gained significant momentum, with companies across healthcare, manufacturing and retail now signing similar agreements. Speaking on the agreement, Elizabeth Headon, Vodafone Ireland's External Affairs Director, said: "Since 2018, Vodafone Ireland's energy consumption has held level, despite a five-fold increase in data traffic. Through an ongoing focus on network management and innovation, we have been able to decouple energy use from data growth. Signing Ireland's first telecom PPA a year ago was the logical step in Vodafone's contribution to energy transition, and we are proud to champion Irish renewable generation, invest in cleaner operations, and show tangible progress towards achieving net zero." From renewable energy partnerships and electric vehicles to circular device recovery and waste elimination, Vodafone Ireland is demonstrating practical, measurable action towards a low-carbon future. Vodafone Ireland remains on track to achieve net-zero operations (Scope 1 &2) by 2028, contributing to Ireland's wider 2030 renewable energy goals. A spokesperson for Flogas commented on the strategic value of the collaboration: "Our partnership with Vodafone showed that corporate PPAs can deliver tangible progress for both industry and Ireland's renewable energy sector. This agreement provided stability for a wind project and gave confidence to the wider market that large corporates can be an integral part of the energy transition." Pat Brett, Director of Derrynadivva Wind Farm, highlighted the strong local impact of the initiative: "Vodafone's long-term commitment has supported local investment, sustained jobs, and ensured renewable power from County Mayo is contributing directly to Ireland's national grid." See more stories here.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv   "Un predicador para tiempos sísmicos. Thomas Watson (1620–1686) fue el “director de conciencias” de una Londres en guerra, plaga, incendio y expulsión. Este episodio cuenta cómo un ministro presbiteriano, formado en Cambridge y expulsado en 1662, tradujo la alta teología reformada al plain style: doctrina clara, aforismos memorables y aplicaciones que curan el alma. Le seguimos de St Stephen's, Walbrook a los conventículos clandestinos y, con la Indulgencia de 1672, a Crosby Hall, donde copastoreó con Stephen Charnock. Allí su piedad se hizo programa: A Divine Cordial(1663) convirtió la Gran Expulsión en catequesis de providencia; The Godly Man's Picture (1666) dibujó 24 señales de la gracia; The Doctrine of Repentance (1668) llamó a una ciudad herida a volver a Dios; Heaven Taken by Storm (1670) urgió a la “violencia santa” de la vida devota; y el póstumo Body of Practical Divinity (1692) fijó todo en clave catequética de Westminster. ¿Lección para hoy? Pastorear con Biblia en mano, afectos encendidos y aplicaciones concretas que ayuden a perseverar cuando el mundo cruje." Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/