Monthly Archives: July 2026

Mary MagdaleneAll four gospels give Mary Magdalene a unique place among Jesus’ followers. Probably from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, she is described as having been healed by Jesus before accompanying him during his ministry. Along with other faithful women, she stayed beside the cross during the crucifixion and was the first disciple toContinue reading “Oremus for July 22, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc5u5mp9 The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 God of all good,you are life and salvation to all:Make us faithful and wisein your worship and service,day by day and step by stepadding fire to fire,fervor to fervor,zeal to zeal,and loveContinue reading “Oremus for July 21, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/hb7yfm6y Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you,that your prophets be found true.Hear the prayers of your servant,and of your people Israel. Sirach 36 God of all who worship you,make us one with all your saintsand with any who are in need.Teach us to befriend the weak,and welcome the outcast,that we may serveContinue reading “Oremus for July 20, 2026”

Antiphon1 Ant. The ordinances of the Lord are right, *bringing joy to all hearts, sweeter than honey or the honeycomb.Therefore your servant will observe them.V. The heavens declare the glory of God, *and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.Day unto day conveys the message, *and night unto night imparts the knowledge. Psalm 19 O God, youContinue reading “Oremus for July 19, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/292eca36 Your merciful love, O God,we have received in the midst of your temple.Your praise, O God, like your name,reaches the ends of the earth;your right hand is filled with saving justice. Psalm 48 Creator God, you have planted your word in our hearts that you might gather the harvest of justice. Root us so firmlyContinue reading “Oremus for July 18, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2p8skw3h 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 Eternal God,you are the source of every gift,and the fountain of all blessing.Give us such joy in livingand such peace in serving Christ,that we may gratefully make useContinue reading “Oremus for July 17, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3wcmx574 Receive the joy of your glory, giving thanks to God,who has called you into the heavenly kingdom, alleluia. 2 Ezra Lord God, you so tend the vine you planted that now it extends its branches throughout the world. Keep us in Christ as branches on the vine, that, grafted firmly in your love, we mayContinue reading “Oremus for July 16, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/vm2nse5e You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven,endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste. Wisdom 16 As you cause the sun to rise, O God,bring the light of Christ to dawn in our soulsand dispel the shadows of hatred and fear.Give us grace to reflect Christ’s glory;and let his loveContinue reading “Oremus for July 15, 2026”

Cicely SaundersCicely Saunders founded the first modern hospice and, more than anybody else, was responsible for establishing the discipline and the culture of palliative care. She introduced effective pain management and insisted that dying people needed dignity, compassion, and respect, as well as rigorous scientific methodology in the testing of treatments. She abolished the prevailingContinue reading “Oremus for July 14, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/9hw8j2m I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,but will have the light of life. John 8 Almighty God, we thank youfor planting in us the seed of your Word.By your Holy Spirit,help us to receive it with joy,and live according to it,that we may grow inContinue reading “Oremus for July 13, 2026”