Holy Cross Day – According to legends, the True Cross was discovered in 326 by Saint Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, during a pilgrimage […]
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First Vespers of Holy Cross Day
First Vespers of Holy Cross – Psalm Antiphon 1 – O mighty work of mercy! Death died, when life died upon the Tree. ~with Psalm 113 Image: […]
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Saint John Chrysostom
St. John Chrysostom c. 349–407, Bishop of Constantinople, was an important Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of […]
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Vigils on Monday
Monday at Vigils – Invitatory Antiphon The Lord in holy splendor: O come, let us worship him. Image: Jan Van Eyck, Adoration of the Lamb
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Lauds on Sunday
Sunday at Lauds – Shed through our hearts, O Lord, thy ray, Our souls’ dull slumber drive away: Thy Name be first on every tongue, To thee […]
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Saturday at Lauds – Short Lesson – Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn […]
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None on Friday
Friday at None – The LORD is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his gaze tests, the sons of men. […]
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The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8 – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated at least by the […]
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Vigils on Wednesday
Wednesday at Vigils – The Lord the Most High is with us: O come, let us worship him. ~Invitatory Antiphon
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Vespers on Tuesday
Tuesday at Vespers – For ever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations. ~Responsory
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