Monthly Archives: September 2026

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/78ujert8 Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice;turn to the Lord and his strength;constantly seek his face. Psalm 105 Blessed are you, creator of heaven and earth; amid the immensity of the universe, you are mindful of us and seek us out. Blessed are you for the gift of your Son, who humbled himself toContinue reading “Oremus for October 1, 2026”

JeromeJerome was born at Strido near Aquileia on the Adriatic coast of Dalmatia, in about the year 342. He studied at Rome, where he was baptised. He tried the life of a monk for a time, but unsuccessfully. Following a dream in which he stood before the judgement seat of God and was condemned forContinue reading “Oremus for September 30, 2026”

Michael and All AngelsThe scriptural word “angel” (Greek: angelos) means, literally, a messenger. Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may assume human or non-human forms. Christians have always felt themselves to be attended by healthful spirits—swift, powerful, and enlightening. Those beneficent spirits are often depicted in Christian art in human form, withContinue reading “Oremus for September 29, 2026”

Margery KempeMargery Kempe, who wrote the book bearing her name, and from which we attain most of our knowledge of her, was a mystic who experienced intense visions followed by a period of emotional disturbance, subsequent to which she went on pilgrimage to Canterbury. She later made pilgrimages to the Holy Land and to SantiagoContinue reading “Oremus for September 28, 2026”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Be mindful of your word to your servant, O Lord,in which you caused me to hope;this has been my comfort in my affliction. Ps. 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.Continue reading “Oremus for September 27, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ymc85778 By this we came to know the love of God:that Christ laid down his life for us;so we ought to lay down our lives for one another. 1 John 3 Guide us, O God,by your Word and Spirit,that in your light we may see light,in your truth find freedom,and in your will discoverContinue reading “Oremus for September 26, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ksjwy4t9 Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face.It is your face, O Lord, that I seek;hide not your face from me. Psalm 27 Holy God, you are just in all your ways and your commandments are the greatest of treasures. Teach us to love you with all our hearts and to love our neighborsContinue reading “Oremus for September 25, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/37sehdz7 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,Lord, who could stand?But with you is found forgiveness,O God of Israel. Psalm 130 Eternal God, faithful in your tender compassion, you give us hope for our life here and hereafter through the victory of your only Son. As we share his cup of salvation, revive in us theContinue reading “Oremus for September 24, 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 Gracious and holy God, feed us at the table of holy wisdom, that we may honor, love, and obey you as your children. May we remember your wonders and ponder your works, so thatContinue reading “Oremus for September 23, 2026”

Henri NouwenHenri Nouwen was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, psychologist and prolific writer. He taught psychology at the University of Notre Dame and pastoral theology at the Divinity Schools of Yale and Harvard before leaving academia to become the pastor at L’Arche Daybreak, a community for people with intellectual disabilities. A master communicator, Nouwen wroteContinue reading “Oremus for September 22, 2026”