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Our Lady of Sorrows: “Can the human heart refrain, from partaking in her pain?”
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Deacon Greg Kandra
Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Adriaen Isenbrant1518-35 Father,as your Son was raised on the cross,his mother Mary stood by him, sharing his sufferings.May your Church be united with Christin his suffering and deathand so come to share in his rising to new life,where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spiritone God,…
Morning has broken — no chants
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Yesterday, a reader commented that while he appreciated the Morning Prayer from the Office of the Dead, as chanted by The Anchoress, he was wondering if anyone did that sort of thing without the singing. (I’m sure this was not a comment on The A’s singing. Ahem.) Anyway, she has complied with the request, and…
In prayer and remembrance
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
On this particular morning, sometimes prayer is the best balm. The Anchoress has risen to the occasion, and offers a podcast of Morning Prayer for the Office of the Dead. And below is a music video using images from from the documentary 9/11, by the Naudet brothers. (I was one of the writers on the…
Prayer for peace in the face of tragedy
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Shield of the fearful, Source of hope,as we mourn the sudden violenceand the deaths of our brothers and sisters,show us the immense power of your goodnessand strengthen our faith.Come swiftly to our aid,and have mercy on all who call on you.Comfort those who mourn this dayand gather the dead in your mercy.Bring to us at…
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