Today the Church celebrates the life and ministry of Hilary who lived from 315 to 367, and served as Bishop of Poitiers in France. He defended Christ’s divinity in the face of Arianism which denied the divinity of Jesus. Hilary taught that Jesus was true God and true man, and he suffered for it. Hilary was exiled to Phrygia where he wrote his great work on the Trinity. It is a vigorous defense of the faith, which, he said, “triumphs when attacked.” After four years he was permitted to return to his native land. Hilary’s favorite saying was: "Servants of the truth ought speak the truth."
Let us pray: O Lord our God, who raised up your servant Hilary to be a champion of the catholic faith: Keep us steadfast in that true faith which we professed at our baptism, that we may rejoice in having you for our Father, and may abide in your Son, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit; who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Seaside Seniors will meet in Sutton Hall this Thursday, 16 January 2014 for lunch and activities.
The Churches on the Island are hosting the 165th Diocesan Council which begins on Friday, 7 February 2014 and end on Saturday, 8 February 2014. If you have not yet signed up to volunteer, please do.
Bishop Jeff Fisher will visit St. Augustine on Sunday, 9 February. The service time has been changed to 12:30 p.m. for that day. Please note this for your calendar.
Please remember everyone on our Prayer List.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550
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