New Year Prayers
Opening Prayer:
Octave of Christmas, 31st December
1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18
Prayer Service
Octave of Christmas, 29th December, St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11 / Luke 2:22-35
Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18
Advent, 24th December, Saturday
2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79
Advent, 23rd December, Friday
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 / Luke 1:57-66
I will send my messenger; "He will prepare the way for me.”
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 / Luke 1:5-25
A barren woman conceives: Samson is born.
1. Emmanuel: God With Us 2. A Child, Sign of Hope
Greeting (From the Second Reading)
To you all, who are God’s beloved and called to be saints, grace and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 1:7) R/ And also with you.
Advent 17th December, Saturday
Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-7
Jacob prophesies; Judah will hold the Royal Scepter.
3rd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 16th
Isaiah 56:1-3, 6-8 / John 5:33-36
God speaks through Isaiah; "My house is a house of prayer."
3rd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 15
Isaiah 54:1-10 / Luke 7:24-30
Isaiah talks about God's mercy; "I will take you back with love."
3rd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 14
Isaiah 45:6-8, 18, 21-26 / Luke 7:19-23
Isaiah’s prophesies; Turn to me and be saved.
3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 13
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 / Matthew 21:28-32
Zephaniah’s prophesies; I will prepare a humble people.
3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 12
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 / Matthew 21:23-27
Balaam prophesies; A star shall advance from Jacob.
2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 9
Isaiah 48:17-19 / Matthew 11:16-19
I am your God; I will show you the path to follow.
Paradise Restored in Mary
Greeting (See Second Reading)
2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 6
Isaiah 40:1-11 / Matthew 18:12-14
God is indeed coming; He will gather the lambs in his arms.
Greeting (See Second Reading)
United in mind and voice we give glory to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord be with you.
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 / Mark 16:15-20
Today the Church celebrates the feast of St Francis Xavier, the Co-patron of India and of all missions and missionaries all over the world.
1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 3
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8
1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 2
Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 1
Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:221, 24-27
Introduction: Today is a day of national thanksgiving in the USA 1) for the blessings and protection God has given us. 2) for our democratic government and prosperity, we enjoy 3) for our freedom of speech and religion, and 4) for the generosity and goodwill of our people.
1st Week of Advent, Monday, Nov 29
Isaiah 2:1-3 / Matthew 8:5-11
Isaiah looks to the future; All nations will live in peace.
Revelation 22:1-7 / Luke 21:34-36
There will be no more night: The Lord God shall be their light.
Revelation 20:1-4, 11 -
21:2 / Luke 20:29-33
I saw the dead: They were judged according to their deeds.
Apocalypse 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9 / Luke 21:20-28
Revelation 15:1-4 / Luke 21:12-19
I saw the faithful ones: They were singing a victory song.
Revelation 14:14-19 / Luke 21:5-13
The Son of Man appeared: He wore a crown and carried a sickle
A. The Lord Comes B. Christ Brings Us Hope
Readings: Is 2:1 - 5; Rom 13:11 - 14; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 24:37 - 44
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
1. Was I There When They Crucified My King?
2. Reigning from a Cross
Apocalypse 11:4-12 / Luke 20:27-40
The two prophets heard a voice; "Come up here - to heaven!"
Revelation 5:1-10 / Luke 19:41-44
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 16
Apocalypse 4:1-11 / Luke 19:11-28
I found myself in heaven Everyone was praising God.
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 15
Rev 3:1-6, 14-22 / Luke 19:1-10
I knock at the door; If anyone answers, I will enter.
Greetings
Neither death nor life, neither the present nor the future nor any other creature can separate us from the love of God, the love he has made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. May the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Philemon 7-20 / Luke 17:20-25
The Coming of the Kingdom of God
Philippians 4:10-19 / Luke 16:9-15
Paul speaks about life: I have learned to cope with all situations.
Philippians 3:3-8 / Luke 15:1-10
I seek only Christ: All else counts as nothing.
Greetings
The Lord God loves all that exists and he is merciful to all. He overlooks our sins, so that we can repent. May our Lord, the lover of life, be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Philippians 1:18-26 / Luke 14:1, 7-11
Ephesians 6:1-20 / Luke 13:31-35
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 26
Ephesians 6:1-9 / Luke 13:22-30Paul addresses parents; Instruct your children in Christian living.
Ephesians 5:21-33 / Luke 13:18-21
Paul talks about marital love: Love and respect each other.
Ephesians 4:12 - 5:8 / Luke 13:10-17
Paul talks about Christian life: Live like people who belong to the light.
Ephesians 4:7-16 / Luke 13:1-9
Paul talks about Christ: Through him, the body is built up in love.
Ephesians 4:1-6 / Luke 12:54-59
Paul talks about unity: Preserve your unity in the Spirit.
Ephesians 3:14-21 / Luke 12:49-53
Paul talks about charity: Make love the root and foundation of life.
Paul talks about his call: God called me, the least of all his people.
29th Week, Monday, Oct 17: St. Ignatius of Antioch
Ephesians 2:1-10 / Luke 12:13-21
Paul talks about Christians: We were saved by God’s grace.
Greetings (See Responsorial Psalm)
The Lord will guard you against evil; he will guard your soul. The Lord will guard your going and coming. May the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Oct 10 Monday:
The context: Since there had been many false prophets and false messiahs in the past,
Ephesians 1:11-14 / Luke 12:1-7
We are sealed by the Holy Spirit: We belong to Christ.
Galatians 5:18-25 / Luke 11:42-46
Paul talks about the Spirit: Generosity is a fruit of the Spirit,
Greetings
May all of you who are chosen by God, be saved by Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord, and share in his eternal glory. May Jesus our Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
Galatians 3:1-5 / Luke 11:5-13
Paul challenges the Galatians: Your life comes from the Gospel, not the Law.
Galatians 1:6-12 / Luke 10:25-37
Paul reproaches the Galatians: Hold fast to the Gospel I preached to you.
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1. Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed
2. Faith of the Servant
October 1 (Theresa) Isaiah 66:10-14
Isaiah speaks in God's name; As a mother comfort you, so will I.
26th Week, Friday, Sept 30, St. Jerome
Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Luke 10:13-16
Job talks about God; God's wisdom far surpasses ours.
St. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, RAPHAEL, Thursday, September 29
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 or Apocalypse 12:7-12a / John 1:47-51
Daniel describes a vision: Myriads upon myriads attended him.
Job 9:1-12, 14-16 / Luke 9:57-62
Job speaks about God: God is beyond our comprehension.
26th Week, Tuesday, Sept 27, St. Vincent de Paul
Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 / Luke9:51-56
Job speaks about his suffering; He didn't hold back on his feelings.
Job 1:6-22 / Luke 9:46-50
Suffering comes to Job: Job remained faithful to God.
Greetings
Blessed be our Lord Jesus Christ: to him be honour and everlasting power. May his grace and peace be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Amos speaks to the wealthy people in Zion close to the mountains of Samaria, who feel secure with their wealth and riches.
25th Week, Saturday, Sept 24
Ecclesiastes 11:9 - 12:8 / Luke 9:43-45
Ecclesiastes talks about death; God is going to judge you.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 / Luke 9:18-22
Ecclesiastes talks about time: Everything happens at the time God chooses.
Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 / Luke 9:7-9
Ecclesiastes talks about human nature: There is nothing new in the whole world.
1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49 / Luke 8:4-15
Paul speaks about the dead: They will be raised to new life.
Greetings
We have come together to offer petitions and thanksgiving through our Lord Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and people. May the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
1 Cor 15:12-20 / Luke 8:1-3
Paul talks about our resurrection: Christ has been raised.
24th Week, Tuesday, Sept 13: St. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31 / Luke 7:11-17
Paul speaks about Christ's body; We are all members of one body.
24th Week, Monday, Sept 16
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 / Luke 7:1-10
Paul rebukes the Corinthians; Your meetings do more harm than good.
Greetings
Let us give thanks to the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ, for he has given us strength and he came to forgive us our sins. May his mercy and love be always with you. R/ And also with you.
23rd Week: Sept 5-10:
Sept 5 Monday (St. Teresa of Calcutta= Mother Teresa)
23rd Week: Sept 5-10:
Sept 5 Monday (St. Teresa of Calcutta= Mother Teresa)
23rd Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, Sept 14
1 Corinthians 10:14-22 / Luke 6:43-49
Paul talks about the body of Christ: We are one body.
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 6
1 Cor 6:1-11 / Luke 6:12-19
Paul speaks about disputes: Settle your disputes among yourselves.
What do you have that you have not received?
If everything you have was received as a gift,
then why boast?
If anyone must boast,
let him boast of the Lord.
May the Lord, the giver of life, be with you.
R/ And also with you.
21st Week, Friday, August 27: St. Monica
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 / Matthew 23:23-26
Paul instructs the Thessalonians; God called us to holiness.
1 Cor 1:17-25 / Matthew 25:1-13
Paul talks about Christ’s crucifixion: It was nonsense to the Gentiles.
1 Cor 1:1-9 / Matthew 24:42-51
Paul encourages the Corinthians: God will keep you firm to the end.
21st Week: Aug 22-27:
Aug 22 Monday: (The Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary): Lk 1:26-38:
The Queenship of Mary, Monday, August 22
Isaiah 9:1-6 / Lk 1:26-38
Greetings
The Lord has gathered us here, however different we may be from one another, to become one in him and to be a sample of the unity in variety of the whole Church. May the one Lord of all unite us and be always with you. R/ And also with you.
20th Week, Saturday, August 20
Ezekiel 43:1-7 / Matthew 23:1-12
I saw God's glory; It filled the Temple once again.
20th Week, Thursday, August 18
Ezekiel 36:23-28 / Matthew 22:1-14
God makes a promise; "I will give you a new heart and a new spirit."
Greeting (See Heb 3:14)
The Lord Jesus is here with us. We are all partners with him if we hold on to the trust we had in the beginning. May he always be with you. R/ And also with you.
19th Week, Saturday, August 13
Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13, 30-32 / Matthew 19:13-15
God speaks about judgment; "I will judge each by what he has done."
Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 / Matthew 19:3-12
God speaks of Israel: “I loved you, but you deserted me.”
19th Week, Thursday, August 11
Ezekiel 12:1-12 / Matthew 18:21 - 19:1
God speaks to Ezekiel: “These rebellious people look but don’t see.”
19th Week, Tuesday, August 9
Ezekiel 2:8 - 3:4 / Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
“Preach to the people of Israel.”: God speaks to Ezekiel
19th Week, Monday, August 8
Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28 / Matthew 17:22-27
God appears to Ezekiel; The Lord appeared in a storm.
The first reading from the Book of Daniel gives us a vision of the Son of Man being presented to the 'one of great age'.
Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 / Matthew 16:24-25
God speaks through Nahum: The city was doomed.
Jeremiah 31: 1-7 / Matthew 15: 21-28
God comforts his people: “Once again I will rebuild you.”
18th Week, Tuesday, August 2nd
Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Matthew 14:22-36
God speaks to his people; "I will restore my people."
18th Week, Monday
Jeremiah 28:1-17 / Matthew 14:13-21
Two prophets: One was false; the other, true.
Greetings
There is only Christ: he is everything and he is in everything. He has brought us back to true life. May his grace and peace be with you. R/ And also with you.
17th Week, Thursday, July 28: St. Alphonsa
Jeremiah 18:1-6 / Matthew 13:47-53
We are clay in God's hands: He fashions us like a potter.
17th Week, July 27
Jeremiah 15: 10, 16-21 / Matthew 13: 44-46
Jeremiah is crushed and depressed; God promised to help him.
17th Week, Tuesday, July 26: Saints Joachim
and Anne
Jeremiah 14:17-22 / Matthew 13:36-43
A disaster strikes Judah: The people wondered if God still loved them.
Greetings
Those are sons and daughters of God who are led by the Spirit of God. We have received a Spirit who makes us God's children and who make us cry out: Father! May this Spirit be always with you. R/ And also with you.
16th Week, Saturday, July 23
Jeremiah 7:1-11 /
Matthew 13:24-30
Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 / Matthew 13:10-17
My people have sinned: “They have forsaken me, their living water.”
Micah 6:1-4, 6-8 / Matthew 12:38-42
The Lord instructs us: Walk humbly with your God.
Greetings
To us is proclaimed in this assembly the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ among us. He speaks his word of wisdom to us. May we listen to his words and may Christ our Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
To us is proclaimed in this assembly
the mystery of God.
15th Week, Saturday, July 16; Mount Carmel
Micah 2:1-5 / Matthew 12:14-21
Micah warns Judah: “What you take will be taken from you.”
15th Week, Friday, July 15
Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 / Matthew 12:1-8
Hezekiah prays to God: God answered his prayer.
15th Week. Wednesday. July 13
Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16 / Matthew 11:25-27
Isaiah rebukes Assyria: “Can an ax be greater than its user?”
Isaiah 1:10-17 / Matthew 10:34-11:1
Isaiah calls for reform: “Stop all this evil.”
Hosea 14:2-10 / Matthew 10:16-23
Hosea concludes his prophecy: Return to the Lord, your God.
13th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, July 2nd
Amos 9:11-15 / Matthew 9:14-17
Amos holds out hope to Israel; God said, "I will rescue my people."
13th Week: June 27- July 2:
June 27 Monday (St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor of the Church)
Greeting
May the Lord stand by you and give you power. May he rescue you from all evil and bring you safely to his kingdom. May he always be with you.
13th Week, Monday, June 27
Amos 2:6-11, 13-16 / Matthew 8:18-22
Amos prophesies in Israel: “You trample on the poor!”
Greetings (See Second Reading)
Christ has called us to freedom, to serve God and one another. May his liberating Spirit be always with you. R/ And also with you.
12th Week, Saturday, June 25
Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 / Matthew 8:5-17
Jerusalem’s glory is gone: The nation, king, and Temple lay in ruins.
“My son died in 1994 but his heart only stopped beating this year”. Yes, the American little boy Nicholas’s heart was beating in someone else' body in Italy for more than 25 years after his death.
12th Week, Thursday, June 23
2 Kings 24:8-17 / Matthew 7:21-29
Babylon attacks Judah the first time: Many Jews were led into exile.
12th Week: June 20-25:
June 20 Monday:
The context: In today’s passage, taken from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus condemns our careless, malicious, and rash judgments about others’ feelings, motives, behavior, or actions.
12th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, June 22
Genesis
15:1-12, 17-18 / Matthew 7:15-20
God covenants with Abraham; A flaming torch passed by.
12th Week, Tuesday, June 21
2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36 / Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Hezekiah prays: God heard his prayer.
Praise Those Fathers
Let us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work, marriage, and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice.
2 Kings 17:5-8,
13-15, 18 / Matthew 7:1-5
The tribes of Israel fall: Only Judah remained.
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, June 18
2 Chronicles 24: 17-25 / Matthew 6 : 24-34
Zechariah speaks out; Zechariah was murdered by the people.
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, June 17
2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 / Matthew 6:19-23
Athaliah plots evil; God's providence frustrated her plot.
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Thursday, June 16
Sir/Ecclesiasticus 48:1-14 / Matthew 6:7-15
Sirach eulogizes Elijah and Elisha: Elisha worked many marvels.
11th Week, Wednesday, June 15
2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 / Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Elijah strikes the water: He and Elisha crossed the river dry-shod.
11th Week Ordinary time, Tuesday, June 14
1 Kings 21:17-29 / Matthew 5:43-48
Ahab’s wife leads him astray: Ahab sinned gravely against God.
11th Week: June 13-18:
June 13 Monday: (St. Anthony of Padua, Priest, Doctor of the Church) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-anthony-of-padua/ and https://www.atonementfriars.org/life-st-anthony-padua/):
11th Week, Monday, Jun 19
1 Kings 21:1-16 / Matthew 9:36-42
Jezebel plots Naboth’s death: Witnesses lied and Naboth was killed.
10th Week: June 6-11:
June 6 Monday (Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church):
Feast of St. Barnabas, Apostle, June 11
Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Mt 10:7-13
Barnabas goes to Antioch; He was a man of faith.
10th Week, Friday, Jun 10
1 Kings 19:9, 11-16 / Matthew 5:27-32
There was a soft whisper: Elijah covered his face when he heard it.
10th Week, Thursday, Jun 9
1 Kings 18:41-46 / Matthew 5:20-26
Now, go and eat: Elijah sat with his head between his knees.
10th Week, Wednesday, Jun 8
1 Kings 18:20-39 / Matthew 5:17-19
Elijah prays: “Answer me, Lord!”
10th Week, Tuesday, June 7
1 Kings 17:7-16 / Matthew 5:13-16
A poor widow feeds Elijah: Her faith and generosity were rewarded.
7th Week of Easter, Saturday, June 4
Acts
28:16-20, 30-31 / John 21:20-25
Paul preaches in Rome: Ile taught about Jesus.
May 30- June 4:
May 30 Monday:
Context: Jesus is speaking to his apostles after the Last Supper.
7th Week of Easter, Friday, June 3
Acts 25:3-21 / John 21:15-19
Paul goes before King Agrippa; Paul claimed Jesus is alive.
7th Week of Easter, Thursday, June 2
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 / John 17:20-26
The Lord speaks to Paul; "Keep up your courage!"
Michel de VerteuilGeneral Textual comments
May 23 Monday:
Context: In his final discourse with the apostles at the Last Supper, Jesus assured them that he would not desert them. Instead, a powerful Divine Helper, the Holy Spirit, would come to them from Jesus and the Father in order to guide them and strengthen them.
6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 27
Acts 18:9-18 / John 16:20-23
Jesus speaks about the future: “Your grief will become joy.”
6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 24
Acts 16:22-34 / John 16:5-11
Jesus speaks about the Spirit; "The Spirit will convict the world about sin. "
5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 13
Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21
5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 20
Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17
5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 18
Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-6
Greetings
As the Spirit reminds us of Jesus' teaching, may the love of the Father and the Son and the peace of our risen Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.
5th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 17
Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31
Jesus calms his disciples; "Do not be troubled or afraid. "
Easter 5th Week: May 16-21
May 16 Monday:
The context: Today’s Gospel passage is taken from Jesus’ Last Super discourse.
5th Week of Easter, Monday, May 8
Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26
Jesus gives parting advice: “Keep working on love."
Greeting (See Second Reading)
God lives among his people; he makes his home among us in his Son Jesus Christ. In Jesus, may he be our God-with-us? The Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
St. Matthias, Apostle, May 14
Acts
1:15-17, 20-26 / John 15:9-17
Jesus speaks about life; "Live in my love; keep my commandments. "
4th Week of Easter, Friday, May 13
Jesus makes a promise; "I will come back. "
May 9 Monday: Through today’s Gospel, the Church reminds us of our call to become good shepherds of God’s flock and good sheep of His parishes and invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate and the consecrated life.
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 12
Acts 13:13-25 / John 13:16-20
Jesus teaches about service; "No slave is greater than his master."
4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 11
Acts 12:24 - 13:5 / John 12:14-50
Jesus talks about his mission; "1 came into the world as light. "
4th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 10
Acts 11:19-26 /
John 10:22-30
Jesus speaks about discipleship: "My sheep hear my voice and follow me. "
4th Week of Easter, Monday, May 9
Acts 11:1-18 / John 10:1-10
Jesus talks about life; "I came to give you life in all its fullness."
Greetings (See Second Reading)
The Lamb on the throne will be our shepherd and will lead us to springs of living water. God will wipe away all tears from our eyes. May this Lamb of God, Jesus our Lord, be always with you. R/ And also with you.
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, May 7
Acts 9:31-42 / John 6:60-69
Many people leave Jesus; Peter stayed with Jesus.