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Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/fuads5xa I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord.Should they cry to me in any distress,I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever. God of all who worship you,make us one with all your saintsand with any who are in need.Teach us to befriend the weak,and welcome the outcast,thatContinue reading “Oremus for April 28, 2026”

Christina RossettiChristina Rosetti, among the more important poets of the nineteenth century, was born in 1830 to a professor and his devout, evangelical wife. Her eldest sister, Maria, entered an Anglican convent and her poet-painter brother, Dante, was a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement of the nineteenth century. She suffered from poor health mostContinue reading “Oremus for April 27, 2026”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; *sing to the Lord, bless his name;proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.V. O sing a new song to the Lord; *sing to the Lord, all the earth.Tell among the nations his glory, *and his wonders among all the peoples. Psalm 96 Lord of life,submitting to death, you conquered theContinue reading “Oremus for April 26, 2026”

Mark the EvangelistJohn Mark’s mother lived in Jerusalem, and Mark was a companion of Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas parted company, and Mark went with Barnabas to Cyprus. The rift between Mark and Paul was not permanent, for we later hear of Mark as a companion of Paul, andContinue reading “Oremus for April 25, 2026”

Genocide RemembranceThis day is set aside in the calendar of the church to hold in remembrance those who have died and those whose lives have been severely damaged as a result of acts of genocide: the systematic and intentional destruction of a people by death, by the imposition of severe mental or physical abuse, byContinue reading “Oremus for April 24, 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 Living God, with joy we celebratethe presence of your risen Word.Enliven our hearts by your Holy Spiritso that we may proclaim the good newsof eternal and abundant life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCW2018 Music: https://tinyurl.com/mb6h9xfa OContinue reading “Oremus for April 23, 2026”

Earth Day Antiphon1 Ant. Yours are the heavens, yours is the earth, *the world and the fullness thereof have been founded by you.Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.V. A God to be feared in the council of the holy ones, *great and awesome to all around him. Psalm 89 God of creation,we give thanks forContinue reading “Oremus for April 22, 2026”

AnselmAnselm was born in Aosta, northern Italy, in 1033. As a young man, he left home and travelled north, visiting many monasteries and other centres of learning. One such visit was to the abbey of Bec, where he met Lanfranc who advised him to embrace monastic life. Anselm had a powerful and original mind and,Continue reading “Oremus for April 21, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3v94vcv3 He who ponders the law of the Lord day and nightwill yield fruit in due season. Psalm 1 Lord, be with us this day—within us to purify us;above us to draw us up;beneath us to sustain us;before us to lead us;behind us to restrain us;around us to protect us. Amen. St Patrick Music: https://tinyurl.com/mb6h9xfa O Lord, open myContinue reading “Oremus for April 20, 2026”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; *sing to the Lord, bless his name;proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.V. O sing a new song to the Lord; *sing to the Lord, all the earth.Tell among the nations his glory, *and his wonders among all the peoples. Psalm 96 Almighty God,through your only Son you overcame deathandContinue reading “Oremus for April 19, 2026”