October 17 – St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, surnamed Theophorus, which in Greek means “God-Bearer,” (ca. 35 or 50-between 98 and 117), was probably a convert and […]
Read moreOctober 17 – St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, surnamed Theophorus, which in Greek means “God-Bearer,” (ca. 35 or 50-between 98 and 117), was probably a convert and […]
Read moreWednesday at Sext – Short Lesson – As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; since it is written, “You shall […]
Read moreOctober 15 – St. Teresa of Avila, Renewer of the Church – Also called St. Teresa of Jesus, (March 28, 1515 – October 4, 1582) was a […]
Read moreOctober 13, Dedication of the Church – O God, you have promised through your Son to be with your Church forever. We give you thanks for those […]
Read moreSunday at Compline (after Second Vespers) – Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You have given me room when I was in distress. […]
Read moreSaturday at Compline – Keep me as the apple of the eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. ~Psalm 17:8
Read moreFriday at Compline – In you, O LORD, I seek refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. ~Psalm 31: 1
Read moreThursday at Compline – My days are like an evening shadow; I wither away like grass. But you, O LORD, are enthroned forever; your name endures to […]
Read moreWednesday at Compline – You are a hiding place for me, you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. ~Psalm 32: 9
Read moreTuesday at Vigils – Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; do not punish me in your wrath. Have pity on me, LORD, for I am […]
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