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 Sunday, September 29, 2024”
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Oremus for Saturday, September 28, 2024
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 Saturday, September 28, 2024”
Oremus for Friday, September 27, 2024
Wilson CarlileWilson Carlile was born in 1847 in Brixton. He suffered from a spinal weakness all his life, which hampered his education. He entered his grandfather’s business at the age of thirteen but soon moved on and learned French fluently, which he used to good advantage in France trading in silk. He later learned GermanContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, September 27, 2024”
Oremus for Thursday, September 26, 2024
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/39tcm7fv My eyes are always on the Lord,for he rescues my feet from the snare.Turn to me and have mercy on me,for I am alone and poor. Psalm 25 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your HolyContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, September 26, 2024”
Oremus for Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youandContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, September 25, 2024”
Oremus for Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2afzv85h The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole worldand that which contains all thingsunderstands what is said, alleluia. Wisdom 1 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify yourContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, September 24, 2024”
Oremus for Monday, September 23, 2024
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/znmfth86 We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection,through whom we are saved and delivered. Galatians 6 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that weContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, September 23, 2024”
Oremus for Sunday, September 22, 2024
Antiphon Ant. I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord; *from whatever tribulations they cry out to me,I will give heed to them; and I will be their Lord for ever.Ps. Give ear, my people, to my teaching; *incline your ear to the words of my mouth.I will open my mouth in a parable *andContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, September 22, 2024”
Oremus for Saturday, September 21, 2024
MatthewMatthew appears in the list of the twelve apostles of Jesus and, according to the gospel written under his name, was a tax collector. Mark and Luke called the tax collector Levi, and it has been assumed that they are one and the same. This occupation was despised by his fellow Jews as a betrayalContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, September 21, 2024”
Oremus for Friday, September 20, 2024
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3jdmfueu You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven,endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste. Wisdom 16 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify your holyContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, September 20, 2024”
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