A Prayer Before Any Office (appropriate before any liturgy) – Open my lips, O Lord, that I may praise your Holy Name; cleanse my heart from all […]
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi – A festival that has been celebrated by many Christians in honor of the Eucharist since 1246. It is a movable feast that is celebrated […]
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Saint Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea
June 14 – St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 330-379 – (RC January 2) Theologically, Basil was a supporter of the Nicene faction of the church, […]
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Vigils on Tuesdays
Tuesday at Vigils – First Nocturn – Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; do not punish me in your wrath. Have pity on me, LORD, […]
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Vigils on Monday
Monday at Vigils – First Nocturn – Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor lingered in the way of sinners, […]
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The Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity – (First Sunday after Pentecost) – Almighty God our Father, dwelling in majesty and mystery, renewing and fulfilling creation by your eternal Spirit, and […]
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Vigils on Saturdays
Saturday at Vigils – Invitatory Psalm – Sing with joy to God our strength and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob. ~Psalm 81: 1
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Saint Ephrem of Edessa
June 9 – St. Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon – It is said that in 325 Ephrem accompanied his bishop, James of Nisibis, to the Council of Nicea. […]
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Vigils on Thursdays
Thursday Vigils – Invitatory Psalm – “Who can ascend the hill of the LORD and who can stand in his holy place?” “Those who have clean hands […]
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