Monthly Archives: October 2021

All SaintsAll Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. We gather with the faithful ofContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, November 1, 2021”

Antiphon Ant. Guide my footsteps, O Lord, according to your word,*so that no iniquity may ever gain the upper hand, O Lord.V. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep his decrees! *With all their hearts they seek him. Almighty God,to whom all heartsContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, October 31, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/tebu693h The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;my God is my saving strength. Psalm 18 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify your holy name;through ChristContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 30, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/uhctaxua Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me;save the servant who trusts in you, my God.Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. Psalm 86 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby theContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 29, 2021”

Simon and JudeSimon and Jude were named among the twelve apostles in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Simon is called ‘the Zealot’, probably because he belonged to a nationalist resistance movement opposing the Roman occupation forces. There is no indication in the gospels whether Simon moved from the Zealot party to be aContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 28, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/7exhewcj The Lord became my protector.He brought me out to a place of freedom;he saved me because he delighted in me. Psalm 18 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnifyContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 27, 2021”

William TempleThough he never experienced poverty of any kind, Temple developed a passion for social justice which shaped his words and his actions. He owed this passion to a profound belief in the Incarnation. He wrote that in Jesus Christ God took flesh and dwelt among us, and as a consequence “the personality of everyContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 26, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/u384mmrf Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights,and behold the joy which comes to you from God. Baruch 5 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify your holy name;throughContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, October 25, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. O Lord, grant me life according to your word,so that I may learn your commandments.V. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep his decrees! *With all their hearts they seek him. Psalm 119 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whomContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, October 24, 2021”

James of Jerusalem In the Gospel according to Matthew and in the Epistle to the Galatians, the James whom we commemorate today is called the Lord’s brother. Other writers, following Mark’s tradition, believe him to have been a cousin of Jesus. Certain apocryphal writings speak of him as a son of Joseph’s first wife. WhateverContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 23, 2021”