September 14 – Holy Cross Day – According to legends, the True Cross was discovered in 326 by Saint Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, […]
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Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople
September 13 – St. John Chrysostom c. 349–407 – Bishop of Constantinople – An important Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public […]
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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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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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Vigils on Monday
Monday at Vigils – Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats […]
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None on Sunday
Sunday at None – It is he who remembered us in our low estate, for his mercy endures forever and rescued us from our foes, for his […]
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Lauds on Saturday
Saturday at Lauds – Give light, O Lord, to those who sit in darkness, and guide our feet into the way of peace, O God of Israel. […]
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Lauds on Friday
Friday at Lauds – Within our senses ever dwell,And worldly darkness thence expel;Long as the days of life endure,Preserve our souls devout and pure. ~Office Hymn, st. […]
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta
September 5, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Renewer of the Church – The whole of Mother Teresa’s life and labor bore witness to the joy of loving, the […]
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Lauds on Wednesday
Wednesday at Lauds – Ye clouds and darkness, hosts of night,That breed confusion and affright,Begone! o’er head the dawn shines clear,The light breaks in and Christ is […]
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