Category Archives: Prayer

Memorial Mass for Fr. Ed Tonight at 7pm

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jeremy

The staff at Holy Ghost has been overwhelmed by the number of people calling or sending us messages with their condolences. We hope that many of you will join us tonight at 7pm for the memorial mass at Holy Ghost. … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Prayer from the Didache

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Jeremy

This prayer from the Didache seems an appropriate response to the gospel reading for today: We give you thanks, Holy Father, for your holy name which you have caused to dwell in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Shortest Chapter in the Bible

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jeremy

Today’s responsorial Psalm is Psalm 117, which, if I’m not mistaken, is the shortest chapter in the entire Bible: R. (Mark 16:15) Go out to all the world and tell the Good News. or: R. Alleluia. Praise the LORD, all … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Cry of the Poor – Psalm 34

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jeremy

Today’s responsorial reading is from Psalm 34, which is the inspiration for the hymn “The Cry of the Poor.”  The actual response today is: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”  You can hear this echoed in verse two of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Moses Prays as a Mother Does

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jeremy

Here is an interesting comment that Augustine makes on today’s Old Testament reading: And in case you should suppose that he acted like this more from necessity than from charity, God actually offered him another people: “And I will make … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Psalm 30 read at Auschwitz

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jeremy

Wow, considering the words of this Psalm, I thought this was just powerful video:

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Psalm 95 – Sons of Korah

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jeremy

Here is a modern bluegrassy sounding version of Psalm 95 for you if you want to spend some time meditating on the responsorial for today: R. (8) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Come, let us … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Forever I will Sing the Goodness of the Lord – Responsorial

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Jeremy

Today’s responsorial is actually used sometimes in the Christmas vigil.  I’m posting a video below of the normal tune used for the response: v

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

For the sake of your name – A lesson in prayer

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jeremy

There is a refrain today in both the Old Testament lectionary reading as well as the responsorial Psalm … literally.  It is the response in the reading of Psalm 79 “For the glory of your name, O Lord, deliver us.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged | Leave a comment

A prayer for today – Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Jeremy

Today is the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene.  I’m trying to keep the devotional writing on this site a little varied, though I do like writing about the daily scripture readings.  But, I found this prayer on the Magnificat Magazine … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Lectionary, Prayer | Tagged , | 2 Comments