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BonifaceBorn at Crediton in Devon in about the year 675, Winfrith took the name Boniface when he entered the monastery in Exeter as a young man. He became a Latin scholar and poet and was ordained when he was thirty years old. He rejected a safe ecclesiastical career in England and became a missionary inContinue reading “Oremus for June 5, 2026”

Pope John XXIIIPope John XXIII changed the landscape of twentieth century Christianity. Born in Northern Italy in 1881, Angelo Roncalli was trained in Roman Catholic schools from an early age. After military service, Roncalli was ordained a priest in 1904. His passion for social justice for working people and for the poor was formed earlyContinue reading “Oremus for June 4, 2026”

The Martyrs of UgandaOn June 3, 1886, thirty-two young men, pages of the court of King Mwanga of Buganda, were burned to death at Namugongo for their refusal to renounce Christianity. In the following months many other Christians throughout the country died by fire or spear for their faith. These martyrdoms totally changed the dynamicContinue reading “Oremus for June 3, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/555e7rrf How great is the goodness, Lord,that you keep for those who fear you. Psalm 31 God of truth,protector of your people,come to the aid of all who are poor and oppressed.By the power of your life-giving wordlead us in the ways of peace and integrity,and give us the help we long for inContinue reading “Oremus for June 2, 2026”

The Visitation (transferred)This feast commemorates the visit of the Blessed Virgin to her cousin Elizabeth, recorded in the Gospel according to Luke (1:39–56). Elizabeth, who was then carrying John the Baptist, greeted Mary with the words, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Mary broke into the song ofContinue reading “Oremus for June 1, 2026”

Trinity SundayAntiphon 1 All power has been given to me in heaven and on earth, alleluia*go therefore and teach all the nations, baptizing themin the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,alleluia, alleluia.V. Give ear, my people, to my teaching; *incline your ear to the words of my mouth.The things weContinue reading “Oremus for May 31, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2p9c4fyw Look to your covenant, O Lord,and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever.Arise, O God, and defend your cause,and forget not the cries of those who seek you. Psalm 74 Loving God,you are faithful in your promisesand tender in your compassion.Listen to our hymn of joy,and continue to satisfy theContinue reading “Oremus for May 30, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/tfhwfsb8 Bless the Lord, O my soul,and never forget all his benefits. Psalm 103 Almighty God,creator of the universe,we are filled with wonder at all your worksand overwhelmed by your infinite wisdom.We praise you for your majesty;yet even more we rejoice that you do not forget us,yet desire to know and care for us;throughContinue reading “Oremus for May 29, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/228vra7b Come to me, all who labor and are burdened,and I will refresh you, says the Lord. Matthew 11 Lord God, where two or three gather in your name,you promise to be with them.Look upon your family gathered in your name,and graciously pour out your blessings upon us;for the sake of Jesus Christ, ourContinue reading “Oremus for May 28, 2026”

John CalvinJohn Calvin was the premier theologian and leader of the Reformed wing of the Protestant Reformation. He was born in France in 1509. His father wanted him to study law, which he did for a time, but Calvin’s own passions were theology, languages, rhetoric and the literary sciences. Around 1534, he underwent a majorContinue reading “Oremus for May 27, 2026”