Oremus for Thursday, October 24, 2024

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/t9em6s7r O praise the Lord, all you nations,for his merciful love towards us is great. Psalm 117 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 holy name;through ChristContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 24, 2024”

Oremus for Wednesday, October 23, 2024

James of Jerusalem In the Gospel according to Matthew and in the Epistle to the Galatians, the James whom we commemorate today is called the Lord’s brother. In the first letter to the Corinthians (15:7), Paul says that James was favored with a special appearance of the Lord before the ascension. Later, James dealt cordiallyContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 23, 2024”

Oremus for Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/fayvbr3t The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread?When those who do evil draw near, they stumble and fall. 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 heartsbyContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 22, 2024”

Oremus for Monday, October 21, 2024

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/jfctmt5j See, I have God for my help.The Lord sustains my soul.I will sacrifice to you with willing heart,and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. Psalm 54 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 yourContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, October 21, 2024”

Oremus for Sunday, October 20, 2024

Antiphon1 Ant. O Lord, grant me life according to your word,so that I may learn your commandments.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 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whomContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, October 20, 2024”

Oremus for Saturday, October 19, 2024

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/aev9ty64 The sparrow finds a home,and the swallow a nest for her young:by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.Blessed are they who dwell in your house,for ever singing your praise. Psalm 84 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of ourContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 19, 2024”

Oremus for Friday, October 18, 2024

Luke the EvangelistLuke was a dear friend of the apostle Paul, and is mentioned by him three times in his Letters. Paul describes him as ‘the belovèd physician’ and, in his second Letter to Timothy, as his only companion in prison. He is believed to be the author of two books of the New Testament,Continue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 18, 2024”

Oremus for Thursday, October 17, 2024

Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, who was caught in a persecution of the Church around the year 115 and condemned to suffer death in the public arena. The authorities decided to send him all the way to Rome for execution of this sentence. He was put in the custodyContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 17, 2024”

Oremus for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/8ucndnk5 We have come to know and to believein the love that God has for us. 1 John 4 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 holy name;through ChristContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 16, 2024”

Oremus for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Teresa of ÁvilaTeresa was born into an aristocratic Spanish family in 1515. Following her mother’s death, she was educated by Augustinian nuns and then ran away from home to enter a Carmelite convent when she was twenty. After initial difficulties in prayer, her intense mystical experiences attracted many disciples. She was inspired to reform theContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 15, 2024”