Vespers on Wednesday – O God, whose hand hath spread the sky And all its shining hosts on high, And painting it with fiery light Made it […]
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The Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary – The Scriptures tell us nothing about the parents of the Virgin Mother, not even their names. An early but […]
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Monday Housekeeping
Daily life at St. Augustine’s House – The monastic cemetery is just east of the church. Fr. Arthur Kreinheder, founder, is buried there as well as departed […]
Read moreSaint James the Elder, Apostle
St. James the Elder, Apostle – James, son of Zebedee (died 44 AD) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was a son of Zebedee […]
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17th Sunday – “Lord, teach us to pray”
LBW Pentecost 10 – Collect – O God, your ears are open always to the prayers of your servants. Open our hearts and minds to you that […]
Read moreSaint Birgitta of Sweden
St. Birgitta of Sweden (1303 – 23 July 1373) was a mystic and saint, and founder of the Bridgettine Order after the death of her husband of […]
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Saint Mary Magdalene
July 22 – Saint Mary Magdalene – In the New Testament she is mentioned among the women who accompanied Christ and ministered to Him (Luke 8:2-3), where […]
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Thursday at Lauds
Lauds on Thursday – Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps. ~Psalm 148: 7 image: Humpback whale
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Sunday in the Church
Some ornamental grass adorned the monastery church this past Sunday. It is always nice to have something taken from our grounds to use as the “flowers” in […]
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Elijah, Prophet
Elijah, Prophet – Elias (Hebrew ‘Eliahu,). The loftiest and most wonderful prophet of the Old Testament. What we know of his public life is sketched in a […]
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