Monthly Archives: October 2021

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/47cpxayd Come to me, all who labor and are burdened,and I will refresh you, says the Lord. Matthew 11 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 Friday, October 22, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/jfctmt5j See, I have God for my help.The Lord sustains my soul.I will sacrifice to you with willing heart,and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. Psalm 54 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 yourContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 21, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/fayvbr3t The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread?When those who do evil draw near, they stumble and fall. Psalm 27 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsbyContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 20, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/aev9ty64 The sparrow finds a home,and the swallow a nest for her young:by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.Blessed are they who dwell in your house,for ever singing your praise. Psalm 84 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of ourContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 19, 2021”

Luke the EvangelistLuke was a dear friend of the apostle Paul, and is mentioned by him three times in his Letters. Paul describes him as ‘the belovèd physician’ and, in his second Letter to Timothy, as his only companion in prison. He is believed to be the author of two books of the New Testament,Continue reading “Oremus for Monday, October 18, 2021”

Antiphon 1 Ant. I shall meditate upon your commandments * which I greatly love; I will extend my hands towards your commandments which I love.V. I have said, “O Lord, my portion *is to obey your words.”With all my heart I implore your favor; *as with your promise, have mercy. Psalm 119 Almighty God,to whom allContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, October 17, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/8n5p29s7 God is love, and whoever abides in loveabides in God, and God in him. 1 John 4 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 Saturday, October 16, 2021”

Teresa of ÁvilaTeresa was born into an aristocratic Spanish family in 1515. Following her mother’s death, she was educated by Augustinian nuns and then ran away from home to enter a Carmelite convent when she was twenty. After initial difficulties in prayer, her intense mystical experiences attracted many disciples. She was inspired to reform theContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 15, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4625tya3 With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life,and in your light we see light. Psalm 36 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 Christ ourContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 14, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/u7hnj5xj Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated,whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison:Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal. 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 perfectlyContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 13, 2021”