Monthly Archives: June 2026

Catherine WinkworthCatherine Winkworth is celebrated as the premier translator of German hymns and chorales into English. Winkworth was born in London in 1827, but grew up in Manchester where she spent most of her life. Her lifelong fascination with German hymns and chorales began during a yearlong visit to Dresden, Germany, in 1848. Her firstContinue reading “Oremus for July 1, 2026”

Pierre ToussaintPierre Toussaint (1766-1853) was born a slave in Haiti and died a freeman in New York City. He is credited by many with being the father of Catholic Charities in New York. Pierre was instrumental in raising funds for the first Catholic orphanage and began the city’s first school for black children. He also helpedContinue reading “Oremus for June 30, 2026”

Peter and PaulPeter has often been called the ‘Prince of the Apostles’ because of the words of Jesus re-naming him, from Simon to Cephas. This was the Aramaic form of the Greek word Peter, which means ‘rock’. Jesus said that on this rock he would build his Church. But both Peter and Paul came toContinue reading “Oremus for June 29, 2026”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Lend your ear and make haste to rescue us.V. In you, O Lord, I take refuge. *Let me never be put to shame.In your justice, set me free; *incline your ear to me, and speedily rescue me.Be a rock of refuge for me, *a mighty stronghold to save me. Psalm 31 God of everlasting love,through yourContinue reading “Oremus for June 28, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/wkte6j3s I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord.Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia. John 15 God of earthquake, wind, and fire,may we know you also in the voice of silence.Teach us the way of quiet,that we may find our peace in your presence,inContinue reading “Oremus for June 27, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4x5vwaa5 You will show me the path of life,the fullness of joy in your presence, O Lord. Psalm 16 Eternal God,give us insight to discern your will for us,to give up what harms us,and to seek the perfection we are promisedin Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CW: Additional Collects Music: https://tinyurl.com/ycn4djk5 O Lord, open my lips.And myContinue reading “Oremus for June 26, 2026”

Sadhu Sundar Singh Known in his lifetime as India’s most famous convert to Christianity, Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889–1929) would not approve of that characterization. He loved Jesus and devoted his life to knowing him and following him, but he never accepted Christianity’s cultural conventions, even as he embraced its stark original teachings. A modern SaintContinue reading “Oremus for June 25, 2026”

Birth of St John the BaptistThe biblical story of John, the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah, begins even before his birth. His leaping in his mother’s womb is seen as a great alleluia in anticipation of the birth of his Redeemer and the good news of Jesus Christ is related in all four gospels asContinue reading “Oremus for June 24, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/h733je The love of God has been poured into our heartsthrough the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia. Romans 5 Eternal God,your Son Jesus Christ,now exalted as Lord of all,pours out his gifts on the church.Grant us that unity which your Spirit gives,keep us in the bond of peace,and bring all creation to worship beforeContinue reading “Oremus for June 23, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/h733je The love of God has been poured into our heartsthrough the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia. Romans 5 O God,your love is wider than all the universeand your mercy greater than the heights of heaven.When we are tempted to break faith with you,put a new song of love on our lips,thatContinue reading “Oremus for June 22, 2026”