Monthly Archives: September 2026

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/39panrbd 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 Merciful God, refuge in times of trouble, our only hope in living, and our only salvation in dying: keep us in your care, that we may always praise you andContinue reading “Oremus for September 11, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ttyjpbkv Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;proclaim to the ends of the earth:The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Isaiah 48 God of mercy, you know us better than we know ourselves, and still you love us. Wash us from all our sins, create in us clean hearts, and strengthen us by yourContinue reading “Oremus for September 10, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2ybp9ax5 Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;proclaim to the ends of the earth:The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Cf. Isaiah 48 God our strength, the only refuge of all who trust you.Fortify us with your goodness to live in quietness of spirit,that we may serve you all our days;through Jesus Christ, yourContinue reading “Oremus for September 9, 2026”

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 September 8, 2026”

The Martyrs of MemphisIn August, 1878, Yellow Fever invaded the city of Memphis for the third time in ten years. By the month’s end the disease had become epidemic and a quarantine was ordered. While 30,000 citizens had fled in terror, 20,000 more remained to face the pestilence. As cases multiplied, death tolls averaged 200Continue reading “Oremus for September 7, 2026”

Antiphon  Ant. You are righteous, O Lord, * and right is your judgment;deal with this servant of yours according to your mercy.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. Psalm 119 Loving God,glorious in giving andContinue reading “Oremus for September 6, 2026”

Mother TeresaMother Teresa (1910–1997) was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world. She spent many years in Calcutta, India where she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation devoted to helping those in great need. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel PeaceContinue reading “Oremus for September 5, 2026”

Albert SchweitzerAlbert Schweitzer, Alsatian-German theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in equatorial Africa, who received the 1952 Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts in behalf of “the Brotherhood of Nations.” The eldest son of a Lutheran pastor, Schweitzer studied philosophy and theology at the University of Strasbourg, where he took the doctor’s degree in philosophy in 1899. At the same time,Continue reading “Oremus for September 4, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/jrf6v6t2 Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear.Behold, our God will come, and he will save us. Isaiah 35 Gracious God, your goodness surpasses everything else. Uphold us day after day, and teach us night after night, that we may follow in the path of life and be filled with resurrectionContinue reading “Oremus for September 3, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/hs9fh5jk Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all within me, his holy name. Psalm 103 Faithful God,you are hope for the poor and refuge for the oppressed.Remember your people;do not hide your face from our troubles.Give us comfort in times of pain,that we may proclaim the joyous news of freedomin your Son, Jesus Christ, our SaviorContinue reading “Oremus for September 2, 2026”