18 April 2021 Easter 3 Misericordias Domini O Lord Jesus Christ, with Whom is the fountain of life, give us all, we entreat Thee, grace and good will to follow the leadings of Thy most Holy Spirit. Let the dew of Thy grace descend and abide upon us, refreshing that which droops, reviving that which…
11 April 2021 (based on 2016) Quasimodo Geniti Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank You for Your great, unspeakable grace in appointing through Your Son, our Lord Christ, the Holy Gospel and Holy Sacraments for our comfort, that in them we might find forgiveness of sins. And we beseech You to put Your Holy Spirit…
Easter Christ is risen! Alleluia! God rested on the seventh day. So ended the first week of Creation. The evening came, and the morning. So began the second week of Creation. Of course, when God rested, He continued sustaining all things by the word of His power. There are echoes of “Let there be…” still…
Maundy Thursday Feed Thy children, God most holy, Comfort sinners poor and lowly; O Thou Bread of Life from heaven, Bless the food Thou here hast given! As these gifts the body nourish, May our souls in graces flourish Till with saints in heavenly splendor At thy feast due thanks we render. (TLH 659) Amen.…
This is the passion of our Lord according to St. Matthew, together with hymn verse responses that are read instead of sung.
21 March, 2021 Lent 5, Judica Forgive, we beseech Thee, O Lord, our enemies and them that despitefully use us, and so change their hearts that they may walk with us in meekness and peace; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. [TLL #26] God’s grace, mercy, and peace are yours from God our…
March 14, 2021 Lent 4, Laetare Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and…
March 7, 2021 Lent 3 The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! (Ps. 110 & 8) Amen. God’s grace, mercy, and peace are yours from God our Father, through our Lord and Savior…
28 Feb 2021 Lent 2, Reminiscere Almighty and ever-living God, who hast given to them that believe exceeding great and precious promises, grant us so perfectly and without all doubt to believe in Thy Son Jesus Christ that our faith in Thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same Savior,…
Lent 1, Invocavit Let Thy blessing be upon us, Heavenly Father, as we pass through these holy days in which we remember the sufferings and death of our dear Lord; and grant that His holy example being ever before us, we may follow Him in willing obedience, learn His gracious humility, and being filled with…