O Adonai: O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. Isaiah had prophesied, But He shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the lands afflicted. He…
December 17TH – O Wisdom
The O Antiphons refer to the seven antiphons that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat during Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the Octave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec. 24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the Christmas…
December 8th – Immaculate Conception of Mary
The Story of the Immaculate Conception of Mary A feast called the Conception of Mary arose in the Eastern Church in the seventh century. It came to the West in the eighth century. In the 11th century it received its present name, the Immaculate Conception. In the 18th century it became a feast of the…
HOPE – 1st Week of Advent
Advent Begins! First Sunday of Advent “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” Matthew 24:42 (Year A) “Be watchful! Be alert!” Mark 13:33a (Year B) “Be vigilant at all times and pray.” Luke 21:36a (Year C) Advent begins with a call to vigilance as reflected in the passages above. There are numerous…
Our Felician Foundings – November 21st
169th Anniversary of the Founding of the Felician Congregation 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the North American Province 15th Anniversary of the Founding of Our Lady of Hope Province November 21 – Presentation of Mary Anniversary of the founding of the Felician Sisters in 1855 Good and gracious Father, we praise you for the…
To Love is to Give – November
1. Everything has an end; only eternity is endless. (III, 117) 2. Often renew your resolutions to become a saint, even in the most arid of moments. (III, 116) 3. Everything which is not for eternity is vanity. (III, 123) 4. Keep silence during the appointed hours. Practice love of neighbor and humility. Try to…