Brother Richard writes: Butterflyweed cut from our property and in an arrangement on the floor of the church. The picture was taken before Vespers with the light […]
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Wednesday at Lauds
Lauds on Wednesday – My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! ~Psalm 57: 9
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Thursday at Lauds
Lauds on Thursday – May this new day be calmly passed; May we keep pure while it shall last, Nor let our lips from truth depart, Nor […]
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Lauds on Tuesday – Responsory – Hear my voice, O Lord; I hope in your words. I rise before dawn and cry for help. I hope in […]
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The Rule of Saint Benedict
Monday Housekeeping – Daily life at St. Augustine’s House – On this day on which we remember Saint Benedict, it is particularly fitting to ponder his “rule”. […]
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Saint Benedict, Abbot
Saint Benedict of Nursia – Benedict’s main achievement is his “Rule”, containing precepts for his monks. It has a unique spirit of balance, moderation and reasonableness (ἐπιείκεια, […]
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Sunday, 15th of the Year
Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according […]
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Lauds on Saturday
Saturday Lauds – The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. ~Psalm 92: 12
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Vigils on Friday – Invitatory – Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord our Maker: O come, let us worship him.
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Thursday at None
None on Thursday – Short Lesson – Let us lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race […]
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