Monthly Archives: May 2020

As we leave the feast of the Ascension behind, we remember how the disciples wondered “What next?” Of course, they had already been told what was next, but they remained shell-shocked, unable to begin their mission. They had just gotten used to the new “normal” of a risen Christ in their midst, then, 40 daysContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, May 22, 2020”

ASCENSION DAYFor another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2231/ Easter Troparion (Music: https://tinyurl.com/t3b97pa) Christ is risen from the dead,by death hath he trampled down death,and upon those in the tombshe hath bestowed life! Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desires known,and fromContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, May 21, 2020”

Rogation DaysTraditionally, these are the three days before Ascension Day on which the litany is sung (or recited) in procession as an act of intercession. They originated in Vienne, France, in the fifth century when Bishop Mamertus introduced days of fasting and prayer to ward off a threatened disaster. In England they were associated withContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, May 20, 2020”

Rogation DaysTraditionally, these are the three days before Ascension Day on which the litany is sung (or recited) in procession as an act of intercession. They originated in Vienne, France, in the fifth century when Bishop Mamertus introduced days of fasting and prayer to ward off a threatened disaster. In England they were associated withContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, May 19, 2020”

Rogation DaysTraditionally, these are the three days before Ascension Day on which the litany is sung (or recited) in procession as an act of intercession. They originated in Vienne, France, in the fifth century when Bishop Mamertus introduced days of fasting and prayer to ward off a threatened disaster. In England they were associated withContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, May 18, 2020”

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTERThis week, I have decided to change the pattern for the Sunday readings in Oremus. We will now use the RCL, albeit the alternative Old Testament reading, the Epistle, and the Gospel. For another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2248/Continue reading “Oremus for Sunday, May 17, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y9tuf7rb) I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me,sing psalms to the Lord Most High. Psalm 13:6 Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may worthily that we mayContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, May 16, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/ybulbayc) Ant. O Lord, if you were to take into account our iniquities, who would withstand the test? But forgiveness abides with you, O God of Israel.V. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; *Lord, hear my voice!O let your ears be attentive *to the sound of my pleadings. PsalmContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, May 15, 2020”

Saint Matthias, ApostleAfter the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, the apostles brought their number back to twelve by choosing Matthias to replace him. He was chosen by lot from amongst the disciples. The author of the Acts of the Apostles sees apostleship differently from Paul’s interpretation of the rôle and seems to reflect theContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, May 14, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y9hbj5gj) Ant. O God, come to my assistance; * O Lord, makehaste to help me; let them be put to confusion and shame,my enemies who seek my life.V. O let them turn back in confusion, *who delight in my harm;let them retreat, covered with shame, *who jeer at me and mock. Psalm 70Continue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, May 13, 2020”