Posted by petrus, on December 21st, 2020
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, by Caravaggio (1571–1610)
Almighty and everliving God, who, for the greater confirmation of the faith, didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son’s resurrection: Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas, Apostle
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Posted by petrus, on December 20th, 2020
O Clavis David, by Philip Chircop SJ. O Antiphon for 20 December.
O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel; qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis.
O Key of David and sceptre of the House of Israel; you . . . → Read More: O Clavis David
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Posted by petrus, on December 20th, 2020
O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday in Advent
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Posted by petrus, on December 19th, 2020
O Radix Jesse, by Philip Chircop SJ. O Antiphon for 19 December.
O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem Gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.
O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples; before you kings will shut their . . . → Read More: O Radix Jesse
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Posted by petrus, on December 19th, 2020
Winter by Adriaen van Stalbemt (1580–1662). From . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Day: III
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Posted by petrus, on December 18th, 2020
O Adonai, by Philip Chircop SJ. O Antiphon for 18 December.
O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.
O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire . . . → Read More: O Adonai
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Posted by petrus, on December 18th, 2020
Winter by Adriaen van Stalbemt (1580–1662). From . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Day: II
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Posted by petrus, on December 17th, 2020
O sapientia, by Philip Chircop SJ. Antiphon for 17 December.
O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodiisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviterque disponens omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.
O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, mightily and . . . → Read More: O Sapientia
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Posted by petrus, on December 17th, 2020
The Martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, from the Menologion of Basil II (c. 1000). From Wikipedia.
Renew in thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the courage of Ignatius the Martyr, the fervour of his letters, and the faithfulness of his teaching: That men may so burn with love towards thee, as . . . → Read More: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on December 17th, 2020
Incarnate God, who didst grant the grace of eloquence unto thy servant Dorothy to defend thy truth unto a distressed Church, and to proclaim the importance of Christian principles for the world; grant unto us thy same grace that, aided by her prayers and example, we too may have the passionate conviction to teach . . . → Read More: Dorothy Sayers, Apologist and Spiritual Writer
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