St. Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary to Denmark and Sweden – (8 September 801 – 3 February 865) – The “apostle of the north” (Scandinavia) had enough […]
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The Presentation of Our Lord
The Presentation of Our Lord – Counting forward from December 25 as Day One, we find that Day Forty is February 2. A Jewish woman is in […]
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The Presentation of Our Lord
February 2 – The Presentation of Our Lord – Also called “The Presentation of Christ in the Temple and the Purification of Mary.” It marks the official […]
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First Vespers of the Presentation of Our Lord
The Presentation of Our Lord – First Vespers – Psalm Antiphon I – Simeon, a righteous and devout man, was looking for the consolation of Israel, and […]
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Lauds on Wednesday
Wednesday at Lauds – My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! ~Psalm 57: 9
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Lauds on Tuesday
Tuesday at Lauds – R. Hear my voice, O Lord, I hope in your words. V. I rise before dawn and cry for help. R. I hope […]
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Vespers on Monday
Monday at Vespers – R. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. V. He makes me lie down in green pastures. R. I shall not […]
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Fourth Sunday
Fourth Sunday of the Year – LBW Epiphany 4 – O God, you know that we cannot withstand the dangers which surround us. Strengthen us in body […]
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Saint Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas (LBW March 7) – January 28 – St. Thomas Aquinas – (Roccasecca, 1225 – Fossanova, 7 March 1274), also Thomas of Aquin or Aquino, was […]
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Lauds on Friday
Friday at Lauds – Eternal glory of the sky, Blest hope of frail humanity, The Father’s sole-begotten One And born the Virgin Mary’s Son”: Uplift us with […]
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