Christian apologist, born at Flavia Neapolis (today Nablus) in Palestine, about A.D. 100, converted to Christianity about A.D. 130, taught and defended the Christian religion in Asia […]
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Eternal rest, grant unto her, O LORD
…and let light perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Helen Herbel, 95, mother of Br. Richard Herbel, died on May 26 at her […]
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Second Vespers of The Visitation
Magnificat – Antiphon: When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, she exclaimed with a loud cry, and said: why is this granted me, that the mother of […]
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Visitation is the visit of Mary with Elizabeth as recorded in the Gospel of Luke 1:39-56. Here Mary sings the Magnificat. It is celebrated on May […]
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First Vespers of The Visitation
Psalm Antiphon 2, with Psalm 146 – Mary entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Image: Visitation, Domenico Ghirlandaio, circa 1491
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Memorial Day (USA)
Almighty God, you are our strength and our shield. We give you thanks for the men and women of our armed forces who have died while serving. […]
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Monday at Lauds
Psalm 63: 1 O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and […]
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The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too […]
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Saturday at Terce
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. ~Psalm 119: 176
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Friday at Lauds
Psalm Antiphon 3 – You are my portion, O Lord, in the land of the living. ~Ps. 142
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