Monthly Archives: April 2025

Philip and JamesPhilip and James appear in the list of the twelve apostles in the first three gospels but are frequently confused with other early saints who share their names. In John’s gospel, Philip has a more prominent rôle, being the third of the apostles to be called by Jesus and then himself bringing hisContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, May 1, 2025”

Daniel BerriganJesuit Daniel Berrigan, pirest, poet and peacemaker was one of the most influential voices in shaping Catholic thinking about war and peace during the past century. He died on this day in 2016 at the age of 94. Berrigan gained national attention for his work against the Vietnam War, including his participation in a strikingContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, April 30, 2025”

Catherine of SienaCatherine Benincasa was born in 1347, the second youngest of twenty-five children. Pious from her earliest years, she overcame family opposition to her vocation and became a Dominican tertiary at the age of eighteen. Nourished by a life of contemplative prayer and mystical experience, she devoted herself to active care for the poorContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 29, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/nhj2vtwf Receive the joy of your glory, giving thanks to God,who has called you into the heavenly kingdom, alleluia. 4 Esdras Music: https://tinyurl.com/mb6h9xfa O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth shall declare your praise.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and will beContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 28, 2025”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing to the Lord a new song, alleluia; *for the Lord has accomplished wondrous deeds, alleluia;he has revealed his just-ice in the sight of the Gentiles,alleluia, alleluia.Ps. His right hand and his holy arm *have brought salvation.He has remembered his merciful love *and his truth for the house of Israel. Psalm 98 God of life,from whomContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 27, 2025”

Pope Francis, né Jorge Bergoglio, the Roman Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, who was known for his progressive stances on social issues, died in his Vatican City residence on April 21. The 88-year-old’s death came just one day after delivering his yearly address on Easter Sunday. His entire life was dedicated to the service of theContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, April 26, 2025”

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 O God, whose presence is veiled from our eyes:Grant that when we do not recognize you,our hearts may burn within us,and that when feeling is lost,weContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, April 25, 2025”

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 O risen Christ,in whose resurrection we find new life,send your Spirit to dwell among us in this day of worship.O risen Christ, may we hear your word of peace todayand teach usContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, April 24, 2025”

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 worthily magnify yourContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, April 23, 2025”

Antiphon (https://tinyurl.com/2ve2ux5a) I am the Good Shepherd,and I lay down my life for my sheep, says the Lord. John 10 Music: https://tinyurl.com/mb6h9xfa O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth shall declare your praise.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and will beContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 22, 2025”