Monthly Archives: February 2023

Martin BucerMartin Bucer (11 November 1491 – 28 February 1551) was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican doctrines and practices. Bucer was originally a member of the Dominican Order, but after meeting and being influenced by Martin Luther in 1518 he arranged for his monastic vows to beContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, February 28, 2023”

George HerbertBorn in 1593 into the aristocratic Pembroke family, George Herbert went up to Cambridge in 1614, eventually becoming a fellow of Trinity College. At the age of twenty-five, he became Public Orator in the University and then a Member of Parliament, apparently destined for a life at court. To everyone’s surprise, he decided toContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, February 27, 2023”

Antiphon 1 Ant. I will relate all your wondrous deeds.I will be glad and rejoice in you;I will sing to the honor of your name, O Most High.Ps. But the Lord sits enthroned forever; *he has set up his throne for judgment.He will judge the world with justice; *he will govern the peoples with equity. Psalm 9 Merciful God,youContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, February 26, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5b96mpza Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face.It is your face, O Lord, that I seek;hide not your face from me. Psalm 27 O Lord our God,you call us to work for a worldwhere all will be fed and have dignity,but we find ourselves distracted by our own desires.You call us to seek justiceContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, February 25, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/r5j8et73 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.Indeed, the Lord is near. HYMN: John BowringTune: Rathbun https://tinyurl.com/5n77wn9r 1 In the cross of Christ I glory,towering o’er the wrecks of time;all the light of sacred storygathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o’ertake me,hopes deceive, and fears annoy,never shall the crossContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, February 24, 2023”

Polycarp of SmyrnaHonoured as one of the first Christian martyrs, Polycarp had been Bishop of Smyrna on the Adriatic coast of Asia Minor for over forty years when the persecution of Christians began. He was arrested and given the option to renounce his faith and so save his life. His response was: “I have beenContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, February 23, 2023”

Ash Wednesday Antiphon1 Ant. Your mercy extends to all things, O Lord, * and you despise none of the things you have made. You overlook the sins of men for the sake of repentance. You grant them your pardon, because you are the Lord our God.V. Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, *for in youContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, February 22, 2023”

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 Tuesday, February 21, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2p8f85bc O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you;of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face;hide not your face from me, alleluia. 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 heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,thatContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, February 20, 2023”

Antiphon 1 Ant. I will relate all your wondrous deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing to the honor of your name, O Most High.Ps. But the Lord sits enthroned forever; *he has set up his throne for judgment.He will judge the world with justice; *he will govern the peoplesContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, February 19, 2023”