Advent at Lauds – A thrilling voice by Jordan rings, Rebuking guilt and darksome things: Vain dreams of sin and visions fly; Christ in his might shines […]
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Saint John Damascene
December 4 – St. John Damascene (c.675 – c.749) Representative of the Christians to the court of the Muslim caliph. Thrived as a Christian in a Saracen […]
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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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Prayer for Professions
First Monday Prayer for Professions – Please pray with us – O God, who inspired your servant Saint Augustine to be a faithful witness of your Holy […]
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Housekeeping Monday
Housekeeping Monday – Daily life at St. Augustine’s House – Advent – Violet; Liturgical 2024 begins; Sunday Cycle C, Daily Year 1; Omit Te Deum and Gloria […]
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Saint Andrew, Apostle
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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None on Friday
Friday at None – The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence. ~Psalm 11:5 ~Image: The Last Judgement by […]
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Thanksgiving Day, USA
Thanksgiving Day, USA – On this day we sing the great hymn of praise, Te Deum. It is also sung at Vigils on Sundays outside of Lent […]
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Compline on Wednesday
Wednesday at Compline – Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger and give no opportunity to the devil. […]
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