Praying the Lauds - Your Daily Christian Morning Prayer

LISTEN | Morning Prayer - May 3, 2022 | Feast of Sts. Philip and James, apostles

"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." - John 14:6

Today we honor the apostles Philip and James,  who were direct witnesses to Jesus' words and deeds. Both may be called by the Lord in different ways, but both shared the same pathway to the Father, Jesus Himself, whom they trusted and gave them life.

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Wednesday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - May 2, 2022 | Memorial of St. Athanasius, bishop

St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria and a great defender of the orthodox faith, throughout his life opposed the Arian heresy. By denying the Godhead of the Word the Arians turned Christ into a mere man, only higher in grace than others in the eyes of God. St. Athanasius took part in the Council of Nicea in 325 and until the end remained a champion of the faith as it was defined by the Council. In him the Church venerates one of her great Doctors. He was subjected to persecutions for upholding the true teaching concerning the person of Christ and was sent into exile from his see no less than five times. He died at Alexandria in 373 after an episcopate of forty-six years.

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Monday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - May 1, 2022 | Third Sunday of Easter (Cycle C)

"Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia." - Ps. 65

"When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus." For the third time Jesus appears to His disciples and on the lake of Genesareth renews the miraculous draught of fishes. The Fathers did not fail to see in the one hundred and fifty-three great fishes that Peter brought to land the neophytes born to supernatural life in the waters of baptism and brought by Peter to the feet of the risen Christ.

The feast of St. Joseph the Worker, which is ordinarily celebrated today, is superseded by the Sunday liturgy.

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Sunday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April  30, 2022 | Saturday of the Second Week of Easter

"Both in life and in death we are the Lord’s." - Rom. 14:8

Jesus comes to us at every moment of our life. Let us strive to be present to Him and to dedicate our lives for His glory.

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Saturday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 29, 2022 | Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena

"Here is a wise virgin, from among the number of the prudent, who went forth with lighted lamp to meet Christ, alleluia." - Entrance antiphon

St. Catherine of Siena was born Catherine Benincasa in Siena at a date that remains uncertain, was favored with visions from the age of seven. Becoming a tertiary of the Dominican Order, she acquired great influence by her life of prayer and extraordinary mortifications as well as by the spread of her spiritual writings. Her continual appeals for civil peace and reform of the Church make her one of the leading figures of the fourteenth century. Worn out by her mortifications and negotiations she died in Rome on April 29, 1380.

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Friday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 2pm, 2022 | Thursday in the Second Week of Easter 

"I am the vine; you are the branches, alleluia." 

Let us remain united with our Risen Lord as branches on the vine that, planted firmly in His love, we may testify before the whole world to God's great power working everywhere. 

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Thursday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 27, 2022 | Wednesday in the Second Week of Easter

"God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16

God is love and He incarnated this love for us in Christ Jesus, who died for us while we were yet sinners.

Let us offer our praise for God's extravagant love and mercy for us! Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Wednesday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 26, 2022 | Tuesday in the Second Week of Easter

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." - Gospel canticle, Lauds

Let us offer our continuous praise to God our Risen Lord and King! Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Tuesday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 25, 2022 | Feast of St. Mark, evangelist

"Go into all the world, and proclaim the Gospel to every creature, alleluia." - Mk 16:15

St. Mark, the Evangelist, the author of the second Gospel, was baptized and instructed by St. Peter. His Gospel is a record of St. Peter's preaching about Our Lord and pays special attention to the head of the Apostles. He preached in Egypt, especially in Alexandria where he met his martyrdom.

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Monday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

This daily podcast is brought to you by the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communication. Available on Anchor, Spotify and Google. 

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LISTEN | Morning Prayer - April 24, 2022 | Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)

"With your hand, touch the mark of the nails; doubt no longer, but believe, alleluia." - antiphon, Benedictus

Jesus, by becoming human, invites us to the very life of God. Despite today's challenging times, we can touch and care for the wounds of Jesus in our love and care for one another.

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Alleluia!

Join the community of God's people praising God at the beginning of the day with the ancient tradition of Lauds. Full-text to Sunday's Morning Prayer is available at ibreviary.com 

This daily podcast is brought to you by the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communication. Available on Anchor, Spotify and Google. 

*Music: Deeper Melodies by WTB Records