November 30 – St. Andrew, Apostle – He was brother of Simon (Peter), both fishermen. From the fourth Gospel we learn that Andrew was a disciple of […]
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Posts archive for November, 2016
Responsory at Lauds & Vespers in Advent
Responsory – V. Come to save us, O Lord God of hosts! R. Come to save us, O Lord God of hosts! V. Let your face shine, […]
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Vigils in Advent
Advent Vigils – The Lord the coming King: O come, let us worship him. ~Invitatory
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First Sunday in Advent
First Sunday in Advent – “Sleepers wake!” A voice astounds us, The shout of rampart guards surrounds us: “Awake, Jerusalem, arise!” Midnight’s peace their cry has broken. […]
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Saint Silvester Gozzolini
November 26 – St. Silvester Gozzolini – Founder of the Sylvestrines, b.of the noble family of the Gozzolini at Osimo, 1177; d. 26 Nov., 1267. He was […]
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Lauds on Friday
Friday at Lauds – Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! Ascribe to the LORD the glory due […]
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Thanksgiving Day, USA
Thanksgiving Day, USA – On this day we sing the great hymn of praise, Te Deum, also sung at Vigils on Sundays outside of Lent and Advent, […]
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Saint Clement, Bishop of Rome
St. Clement, Bishop of Rome – (also called Clemens Romanus to distinguish him from Clement of Alexandria) was the third in succession after the Apostle Peter as […]
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Lauds on Tuesday
Tuesday at Lauds – Short Lesson – You are not in darkness, brethren, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all sons […]
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