August 29 – Beheading of St. John the Baptist – The biblical account portrays the beheading of Saint John the Baptist by Herod Antipas. According to the […]
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Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo
August 28 – St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo – (November 13, 354 – August 28, 430), Bishop of Hippo Regius (present-day Annaba, Algeria). He was a Latin-speaking […]
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First Vespers of Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo
St. Augustine, First Vespers – I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. ~Psalm Antiphon 1 with Psalm […]
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None on Saturday
Saturday at None – Brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any […]
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Sext on Friday
Friday at Sext – But you, LORD, be not far off! O you my help, hasten to my aid! ~Psalm 22: 20 ~Image: Rembrandt
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Lauds on Thursday
Thursday at Lauds – With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!I will keep your statutes.Answer […]
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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
August 24 – St. Bartholomew, Apostle – 1st century, one of the 12. All that is known of him with certainty is that he is mentioned in […]
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Sext on Tuesday
Tuesday at Sext – V. Behold, you desire truth in the inward being; R. Therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. ~Verse
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Terce on Monday
Monday at Terce – V. You have been my helper, cast me not off, R. Forsake me not, O God of my salvation! ~Versicle and Response
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21st Sunday of the Year
August 21 – Hymn sung at mass today – O Christ, our light, O Radiance true, Shine forth on those estranged from you, And bring them to […]
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