Monthly Archives: November 2025

Martin of ToursMartin, one of the patron saints of France, was born about 330 at Sabaria, the modern Szombathely in Hungary. His early years were spent in Pavia in Italy. After a term of service in the Roman army, he traveled about Europe, and finally settled in Poitiers, whose bishop, Hilary, he had come toContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, November 11, 2025”

Leo the GreatLeo the Great became pope in the year 440 and twice proved his bravery in saving the citizens of Rome from the invading barbarians. He was an eloquent and wise preacher, using simple gospel texts to proclaim the Christian faith. His administrative skills were unrivalled and he used the resources of the ChurchContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, November 10, 2025”

Antiphon1 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. God our strength, the only refuge ofContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, November 9, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5t7vysmf The glory of the Lord will be revealed,and all flesh will see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 40 O God, none can compare with you; your wondrous deeds for our salvation are without number. Make us bold witnesses to your faithfulness,that all the earth may rejoice in your love toward us inContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, November 8, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/n3y7n23f There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek:to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm 27 O God, the well of life,make us bright with wisdom,that we may be lightened with the knowledge of your gloryin the face of Jesus Christ ourContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, November 7, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/n3y7n23f There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek:to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm 27 Loving God,glorious in giving and restoring life,do not hide your face from your people overcome with loneliness and fear.Turn our weeping into dancing,our despair into joy,andContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, November 6, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5kz2zshn Everyone who lives and believes in mewill not die for ever, says the Lord. John 11 God of all creation, open our hearts that Christ, the King of glory, may enter and rule our lives. Give us clean hands and pure hearts, that we may stand in your presenceand receive your blessing throughContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, November 5, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3jt6trf4 As for me, in justice I shall behold your face;I shall be filled with the vision of your glory. Psalm 17 God Most High, you have given us life on this earth, and you meet us with the richness of your grace. Crown us with your greatest blessing,the fullness of eternal lifein JesusContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, November 4, 2025”

Martin de PorresBorn in Lima in Peru in 1579, Martin de Porres was the illegitimate son of a Spanish knight and a black, Panamanian freewoman. He joined the Third Order of the Dominicans when he was fifteen years old and was later received as a lay brother into the First Order, mainly because of hisContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, November 3, 2025”

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. Faithful God,you are hope for the poorContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, November 2, 2025”