Oremus for January 14, 2026
George FoxGeorge Fox was born at Fenny Drayton in Leicestershire in 1624, the son of a weaver, and was himself apprenticed to a shoe-maker. He became something of a wayfarer from 1643 for about three years, loosening all ties with his family and friends. The ‘Inner Light of the Living Christ’ became his watchword in…
Oremus for January 13, 2025
HilaryHilary was born at Poitiers to a non-Christian family in about the year 315. They gave him an excellent education and he was proficient in Latin and Greek. After extensive personal study, he tells us that he was baptised at the age of thirty. He was elected bishop of the city in the year 350…
Oremus for January 12, 2026
AelredAelred was born in 1109, of a family which had long been treasurers of the shrine of Cuthbert of Lindisfarne at Durham Cathedral. While still a youth, he was sent for education in upper-class life to the court of King David of Scotland, son of Queen Margaret. The King’s stepsons Simon and Waldef were his…
Oremus for January 11, 2026
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/y3w79tum Ant. As many as have been baptized into Christ,have put on Christ, alleluia.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Galatians 3 HYMN: Fred Pratt Green ©Tune: Offertorium https://tinyurl.com/2hzu7u6p 1. When Jesus came to JordanTo be baptized by John,He did not come for…
Oremus for January 10, 2026
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ysz2pzj8 O sing a new song to the Lord;sing to the Lord, all the earth.In his presence are majesty and splendor,strength and honor in his holy place. Psalm 96 Almighty God,you gave your only-begotten Sonto take our nature upon him,and be born of the Virgin Mary.Grant that we, who have been born againand made…
Oremus for January 9, 2026
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yckvuff7 Behold the One of whom John said:I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God. John 1 Faithful God,you have appointed us your witnesses,to be light that shines in the world.Let us not hide the bright hope you have given us,but tell everyone your love,revealed in Jesus Christ the Lord,who…
Oremus for January 8, 2026
Galileo GalileiGalileo Galilei was born on 15 February 1564 near Pisa, the son of a musician. He began to study medicine at the University of Pisa but changed to philosophy and mathematics. In 1589, he became professor of mathematics at Pisa. In 1592, he moved to become mathematics professor at the University of Padua, a…
Oremus for January 7, 2026
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/bdz28pwk The brightness of God illumined the holy city Jerusalem,and the nations will walk by its light. Revelation 21 O God,you spoke your Wordand revealed your good news in Jesus, the Christ.Fill all creation with that Word againso that by proclaiming your joyful promises to all nationsand singing of your glorious hope to all…
Oremus for January 6, 2026
The EpiphanyThe subtitle in the Book of Common Prayer of this, one of the principal feasts of the Church, is ‘The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles’. This emphasises that, from the moment of the Incarnation, the good news of Jesus Christ is for all: Jew and Gentile, the wise and the simple, male and female. Nothing…
Oremus for January 5, 2026
Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/r5j8et73 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.Indeed, the Lord is near. Lord God of the nations,we have seen the star of your gloryrising in splendor.The radiance of your incarnate Wordpierces the night that covers the earthand signals the dawn of justice and peace.May his brightness illumine our livesand beckon all nations to…
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