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AntiphonChant: https://tinyurl.com/yaqpktwa O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel,qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti,et ei in Sina legem dedisti:veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento. O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel,who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bushand gave him the law on Sinai:Come and redeem us with anContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, December 18, 2020”

O SapientiaThe Western Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as theContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, December 17, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Jerusalem, built as a city whose parts are bound firmly together! It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to give thanks unto your name, O Lord.V. I rejoiced when they said to me, *“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”And now our feet are standingContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, December 16, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Behold, the Sovereign Lord is coming; kingship, government and power are in his hands.V. O God, give your judgment to the king, *to a king’s son your justice,that he may judge your people in justice, *and your poor in right judgment. Malachi 3; 1 Chronicles 29; Psalm 72 Almighty God,give us grace to castContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, December 15, 2020”

John of the CrossBorn to an impoverished noble family near Avila in Spain in 1542, Juan de Yepes was brought up by his widowed mother and went to a charity school. He worked as a nurse and received further education from the Jesuits before entering the Carmelite order when he was twenty-one. Having distinguished himselfContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, December 14, 2020”

For another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/3133/ Antiphon1 Ant. Rejoice in the Lord always; * again I say, rejoice.Let your forbearance be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious over anything; but in all manner ofContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, December 13, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Render secure my footsteps in your paths * so that my feet do not slip; incline your ear and hear my words;display your wonderful mercies, O Lord, Savior of those who place their hope in you.V. O Lord, hear a cause that is just; *pay heed to my cry.Turn your ear to myContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, December 12, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. People of Zion behold, * the Lord is coming to save all nations; and the Lord shall cause you to hear his majestic voice for the joy of your heart.V. O shepherd of Israel, hear us, *you who lead Joseph like a flock:enthroned on the cherubim, shine forthupon Ephraim, Benjamin, Manasseh. *Rouse upContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, December 11, 2020”

Thomas MertonThomas Merton was among the most influential Catholic writers of the twentieth century. His writings cover a broad range of subject matter: spirituality and the contemplative life, prayer, and religious biography. He was also deeply interested in issues of social justice and Christian responsibility. He did not shy away from controversy and addressed raceContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, December 10, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. The Lord is my support, my refuge and my deliverer;God is my only help.V. I cry out, “Praised be the Lord!” *and see, I am saved from my foes.In my anguish I called to the Lord; *I cried to my God for help.From his temple he heard my voice; *my cry to himContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, December 9, 2020”