Monday after Pentecost – At St. Augustine’s House we begin ordinary weekdays today as the (liturgical) 7th week of the year. In many countries it is observed […]
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Posts archive for 2018
Sext on the Day of Pentecost
Sext on the Day of Pentecost – Short Lesson God saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own […]
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Saint Celestine
May 19 – St Celestine – When the father of this Italian saint died, his good mother brought up her twelve children well, even though they were […]
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Saint Erik, King of Sweden, Martyr
St. Erik, King of Sweden, Martyr – According to legends, Erik did much to consolidate Christianity in his realm and spread the faith into Finland. In an […]
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Vespers in Paschaltide after the Ascension
Vespers in Paschaltide after the Ascension – Creator Spirit, heav’nly dove, Descend upon us from above; With graces manifold restore Your creatures as they were before. To […]
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Lauds after the Ascension
Lauds on weekdays after the Ascension – I am ascending to my Father and your father, to my God and your God, alleluia. ~Benedictus Antiphon
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Saint Pachomius
May 15 – St. Pachomius, Religious – St. Anthony is usually considered the founder of Christian monasticism, but it was Pachomius who began monasticism as we know […]
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Saint Matthias, Apostle
May 14 – St. Matthias, Apostle – (Feb 24 for some) – So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then […]
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
Seventh Sunday of Easter – Graciously hear our supplications, O Lord, so that we, who believe that the Savior of the human race is with you in […]
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Lauds in Paschaltide after The Ascension
Lauds in the Easter Season after The Ascension – O Lord Most High, eternal King, by thee redeemed thy praise we sing. The bonds of death are […]
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