Monthly Archives: April 2024

Antiphon 1 Ant. I am the good shepherd, alleluia;I know my sheep and my own know me, alleluia, alleluia.V. The Lord is my shepherd; *there is nothing I shall want.Fresh and green are the pastures *where he gives me repose.Near restful waters he leads me; *he revives my soul. John 20, Psalm 23 Almighty God,to whom all hearts areContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 21, 2024”

Käthe KollwitzBorn to a middle-class family of Christian dissidents in Königsberg, East Prussia, Käthe Ida Schmidt was fortunate to have a liberal-minded father who encouraged her talent. Although women were barred from studying at the Academy, Schmidt began private art lessons with a copper engraver in 1881. Her education continued at the Schools for WomenContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, April 20, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/28xk7a7x The love of God has been poured into our heartsthrough the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia. Romans 5, 8 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 worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, April 19, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/7e7juvyw The Lord is the strength of his people,a saving refuge for the one he has anointed.Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage,and govern them for ever. Psalm 28 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, April 18, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/7xjb8krr Ant. I am the true vine, and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in them, bears fruit in plenty. John 15 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 mayContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, April 17, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/52jktxn4 To be near God is my happiness,to place my hope in God the Lord. Psalm 73 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 our Lord.Continue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 16, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/msvp3e5j The Good Shepherd has risen,who laid down his life for his sheepand willingly died for his flock, alleluia. 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 holyContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 15, 2024”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; *sing to the Lord, bless his name;proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.V. O sing a new song to the Lord; *sing to the Lord, all the earth.Tell among the nations his glory, *and his wonders among all the peoples. Psalm 96 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires,Continue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 14, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc2wmpsx The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 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 worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, April 13, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/mryycw96 Cry out with joy to God, all the earth;O sing to the glory of his name.O render him glorious praise, alleluia. Psalm 66 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 loveContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, April 12, 2024”