June 11 – St. Barnabas, Apostle – Born Joseph, he was renamed after he converted to Christianity. Following his conversion he gave all his money and property […]
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Posts archive for 2022
Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon
A hymn by Ephrem of Edessa – sung today at the Holy Eucharist – From God Christ’s deity came forth, His manhood from humanity; his priesthood from […]
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Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon
June 10 – Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon – It is said that in 325 Ephrem accompanied his bishop, James of Nisibis, to the Council of Nicea. His […]
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Columba, Abbot of Iona; Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionaries to Britain
June 9 – Columba, Abbot of Iona; Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionaries to Britain – Columba, born probably in Donegal, Ireland of royal descent studied at Moville […]
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Lauds on Wednesday
Wednesday at Lauds – Thee, Christ, alone we know; to thee We bend in pure simplicity; Our songs with tears to thee arise; Prove thou our hearts […]
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Prayer for Professions
Please pray with us – O God, who inspired your servant Saint Augustine to be a faithful witness of your Holy Church, give your servants who desire […]
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Lauds on Tuesday
Tuesday at Lauds – Come, leave thy bed, to each he cries Who yet in idle slumber lies: Now chaste and just and sober stand And watch; […]
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William Alfred Passavant – Renewer of Society
June 6 – William Alfred Passavant – Renewer of Society Born in Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, 9 October, 1821. He graduated from Jefferson college, Pennsylvania, in 1840, […]
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from Luther’s Small Catechism
The Third Article of the Apostle’s Creed and Martin Luther’s Explanation from The Small Catechism – I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the […]
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The Day of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost – Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the splendor of your glory may shine forth upon us and that, by the bright rays […]
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