January 2nd: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28
Some priests question John: “Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or a prophet?”
Octave of Christmas: Dec 26-30
Dec 26 Tuesday: St. Stephen: For a brief biography, click on https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-stephen/Matthew 10: 17-22: Mt 10:17-22:
Dec 30th: Christmas Octave
Christmas Octave, 30th December
1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40
Shun the world's attractions; The world passes; God alone remains
Dec 29th: St. Thomas Becket
Octave of Christmas, 29th December, St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11 / Luke 2:22-35
The light is shining; If we don't love, we are in darkness
Dec 28th, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18
We have been redeemed; Jesus' blood purifies us
Dec 27: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27
1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:2-8
Eternal life becomes visible; We touched him with our
hands.
December 26, St Stephen
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22
Martyrdom of Stephen: They rushed at him and stoned him.
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BLESSING OF THE CRIB
BLESSING OF THE CRIB
✠ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All Amen. The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Advent, 23rd December, Saturday
Advent, 23rd December, Saturday
2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79
Nathan prophesies about David; "Your kingdom will last forever.”
Advent, 22nd December, Friday
Advent, 22nd December, Friday
1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56
Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicates Samuel to God.
Advent, 21st December, Thursday
Advent, 21st December, Thursday
Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45
The time is near; My lover comes leaping over the hills.
Advent, 20th December, Wednesday
Advent, 20th December, Wednesday
Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38
Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.
Advent, 18th December, Monday
Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24
Jeremiah prophesies: A descendant of David will rule as king.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) - Liturgical prayers
Sunday, December 17 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) Exult For Joy
The One You Do Not Know
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2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 15
2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 15
Isaiah 48:17-19 / Matthew 11:16-19
I am your God; I will show you the path to follow.
2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 14: St John of the Cross
2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 14
Isaiah 41:13-20 / Matthew 11:11-15
I am the Lord your God; I will turn deserts into marshes.
2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 12; Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 12
Isaiah 40:1-11 / Matthew 18:12-14
God is indeed coming; He will gather the lambs in his arms.
2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 11; Saint Damasus I
2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 11
Isaiah 35:1-10 / Luke 5:17-26
Our God is coming; He will save us.
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Immaculate Conception of Mary - Dec 8
Popular imagination has added an interesting slant to the story of the woman taken in adultery.
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 7: Saint Ambrose
Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:21, 24-27
There will be a day of reckoning: He humbles those who are proud.
1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 5; Saint Sabas
1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 5
Isaiah 11:1-10 / Luke 10:21-24
The Spirit rests upon him; He will defend the rights of the helpless.
1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 2
1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 2
Isaiah 2:1-5 / Matthew 8:5-11
Isaiah looks to the future; All nations will live in peace.
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34th Week, Saturday, Dec 2: Saint Bibiana
34th Week, Saturday, Dec 2: Saint Bibiana
Daniel 7:15-27 / Luke 21:34-36
Daniel prophesies good news; “God's kingdom will
win out in the end.”
34th Week, Friday, Dec 1; Saint Eligius
34th Week, Friday, Dec 1;
Daniel 7:2-14 / Luke
21:29-33
Daniel had a remarkable vision; He saw a being coming on the clouds.
34th Week, Wednesday, Nov 29; Saint Hubert
34th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, Nov 29
Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 / Luke 21:12-19
Words appear on the palace wall; Daniel explained the words.
34th Week, Tuesday, Nov 28; Saint Catherine Labouré
34th Week, Tuesday, Nov 28
Daniel 2:31-45 / Luke 21:5-11
The king has a strange dream; Daniel interprets the king's dream.
34th Week, Monday, Nov 27; Saint Virgilius of Salzburg
34th Week, Monday, Nov 27
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 / Luke 21:1-4
Daniel remains faithful; God rewarded Daniel.
33rd Week, Saturday, Nov 25; Saint Catherine of Alexandria
33rd Week, Saturday, Nov 25
1 Maccabees 6:3-13 / Luke 20:27-40
Antiochus dies grief-stricken; He paid dearly for his sins against Israel.
33rd Week, Friday, Nov 24; St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
33rd Week, Friday, Nov 24
1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 / Luke 19:45-48
Judas goes to Jerusalem; He purified and rededicated the Temple.
33rd Week, Thursday, Nov 23; Saint Clement I
33rd Week, Thursday, Nov 23
1 Maccabees 2:15-29 / Luke 19:41-44
Mattathias and his sons flee; They leave everything for their faith.
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 22; Saint Cecelia
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 22
2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31 / Luke 19:11-28
Seven brothers are martyred; Their mother exhorted them to persevere.
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 21: Presentation of the Bl. Virgin Mary
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 21
2 Maccabees 6:18-31 / Luke 19:1-10
Old Eleazar is martyred; He left an example to the young.
33rd Week, Monday, Nov 20
33rd Week, Monday, Nov 20
1 Macc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64 / Luke 18:35-43
Antiochus becomes king; He threatens Israel's faith.
32nd Week, Saturday, Nov 18; Dedication of Churches of Sts Peter and Paul
32nd Week, Saturday, Nov 18
Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9 / Luke 18:1-8
The sea becomes a dry road; Israel saw what God did and rejoiced.
32nd Week, Friday, Nov 17; Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
32nd Week, Friday, Nov 17
Wisdom 13:1-9 / Luke 17:26-37
They have gone astray; They saw creation but missed the creator
32nd Week, Thursday, Nov 16; Saint Margaret of Scotland
32nd Week, Thursday, Nov 16
Wisdom 7:22-8:1 / Luke 17:20-25
Wisdom is all-seeing; Wisdom defeats wickedness.
32nd Week, Wednesday, Nov 15; Saint Albert the Great
32nd Week, Wednesday, November 15
Wisdom 6:1-11 / Luke 17:11-19
Desire God's word; Seek God's wisdom.
32nd Week, Tuesday, Nov 14
32nd Week, Tuesday, Nov 14
Wisdom 2:23 - 3:9 / Luke 17:7-10
God formed us in his image; God purifies us like gold in a fire.
32nd Week, Monday, Nov 13th; St Frances Xavier Cabrini
32nd Week, Monday, November 13th
Wisdom 1:1-7 / Luke 17:1-6
Wisdom is a kindly spirit; God's wisdom pervades everything.
31st Week, Saturday, Nov 11; Saint Martin of Tours
31st Week, Saturday, Nov 11
Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 / Luke 16:9-15
Paul talks about community; Greet one another lovingly.
31st Week, Friday, Nov 10; Saint Leo the Great
31st Week, Friday, Nov 10
Romans 15:14-21 / Luke 16:1-8
Paul talks about his ministry; My mission is to the Gentiles.
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, November 9
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, November 9
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 / 1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17 / John 2:13-22
We are God's chosen people; He called us out of darkness into light.
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 8
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 8
Romans 13:8-10 / Luke 14:25-33
Paul sums up the commandments; Love your neighbor as yourself.
31st Week, Tuesday, Nov 7th; St. Willibrord
31st Week, Tuesday, Nov 7th
Romans 12:5-16 / Luke 14:15-24
We are one body in Christ; We have different gifts.
31st Week, Monday, Nov 6th
31st Week, Monday, Nov 6th
Romans 11:29-36 / Luke 14:12-14
Paul talks about God; God is beyond human understanding.
30th Week, Saturday, Nov 4; Saint Charles Borromeo
30th Week, Saturday, Nov 4
Roman 11:1-2, 11-12, 25-29 / Luke 14:1, 7-11
Has God rejected his people? Of course not!
30th Week, Friday, Nov 3: Saint Martín de Porres
30th Week, Friday, Nov 3
Romans 9:1-5 / Luke 14:1-6
Paul talks about his own people; My heart pains for them.
Nov 1st: All Saints Day
All Saints Day: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
The feast and its objectives:
30th Week, Tuesday, Oct 31
30th Week, Tuesday, Oct 31
Romans 8:18-25 / Luke 13:18-21
Paul talks about future glory; Nothing matches the glory that awaits us.
30th Week, Monday, Oct 30
30th Week, Monday, Oct 30
Romans 8:12-17 / Luke 13:10-17
We are heirs with Christ; If we share his cross, we'll share his crown.
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Oct 28
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Oct 28
Ephesians 2:19-22 / Luke 6:12-19
We are part of a holy building; Christ holds the building together.
29th Week, Friday, Oct 27
29th Week, Friday, Oct 27
Romans 7:18-25 / Luke 12:54-59
I desire to do good; But I lack the power to do it.
29th Week, Thursday, Oct 26
29th Week, Thursday, Oct 26
Romans 6:19-23 / Luke 12:49-53
Paul exhorts the Romans; Turn to Christ as you once turned to sin.
29th Week, Wednesday, Oct 25
29th Week, Wednesday, Oct 25
Romans 6:12-18 / Luke 12:39-48
Salvation is not automatic; We need to cooperate with God's grace.
29th Week, Tuesday, Oct 24; St Anthony Mary Claret
29th Week, Tuesday, Oct 24
Romans 5:12, 15, 17-21 / Luke 12:35-38
Paul talks about sin; Through one man sin entered the world.
29th Week, Monday, Oct 23; St. John Capistrano
29th Week, Monday, Oct 23
Romans 4: 20-25; Luke 12: 13-21
Abraham believed in God's promises; He never doubted.
MISSION SUNDAY
During the American Revolution, a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers who were busy pulling out a horse carriage stuck in deep mud.
28th Week, Saturday, Oct 21, Saint Hilarion
28th Week, Saturday, Oct 21
Romans 4:13, 16-18 / Luke 12:8:12
Abraham is our father; He saw hope where others didn't see it.
28th Week, Friday, Oct 20, Saint Paul of the Cross
28th Week, Friday, Oct 20
Romans 4:1-8 / Luke 12:1-7
Paul talks about Abraham; Abraham's faith was his glory.
28th Week, Thursday, Oct 19
28th Week, Thursday, Oct 19
Romans 3:21-30 / Luke 11:47-54
Paul talks about salvation; Salvation is a gift from God.
28th Week, Tuesday, Oct 17, St Ignatius of Antioch
28th Week, Tuesday, Oct 17
Romans 1:16-25 / Luke 11:37-41
Paul talks about God; Creation witnesses to its creator.
28th Week, Monday, Oct 16, St Margaret Mary Alacoque
28th Week, Monday, Oct 16
Romans 1:1-7 / Luke 11:29-32
Paul discusses his calling; God called him to preach to the Gentiles.
27th Week, Saturday, Oct 14, St. Callistus 1
27th Week, Saturday, Oct 14, St. Callistus 1
Joel 4:12-21 / Luke 11:27-28
God reassures the people; What you can’t see now, you will see later.
27th Week, Friday, Oct 13, St. Edward
27th Week, Friday, Oct 13, St. Edward
Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 / Luke 11:15-26
Joel warns the people; that the day of the Lord is coming.
27th Week: Oct 9-14
Oct 9 Monday (St. Denis, Bishop and Companions, Martyrs); St. John Leonardi, Priest):
27th Week, Thursday, Oct 12, St. Wilfrid
27th Week, Thursday, Oct 12, St. Wilfrid
God speaks; "A Day of reckoning is coming."
Malachi 3:13-20 / Luke 11:5-13
27th Week, Wednesday, Oct 11, St. John XXIII
27th Week, Wednesday, Oct 11, St. John XXIII
Jonah 4:1-11 / Luke 11:1-4
Jonah loses his perspective; He can’t see beyond his own world.
27th Week, Tuesday, Oct 10, Saint Francis Borgia
27th Week, Tuesday, Oct 10, Saint Francis Borgia
Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 10:38-42
God calls Jonah again: This time Jonah obeyed.
27th Week, Monday, Oct 9
27th Week, Monday, Oct 9
Jonah 1:1 - 2:1, 11 / Luke 10:25-37
God calls Jonah: Jonah fled from God.
27th Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (See Second Reading)
May the peace of God, which is so much greater than we can understand, guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. May his peace be always with you. R/ And also with you.
26th Week, Friday, Oct 6, St. Bruno
26th Week, Friday, Oct 6
Baruch 1:15-22 / Luke 10:13-16
The people confess their guilt; "We have sinned!"
26th Week, Thursday, Oct 5, St. Faustina
26th Week, Thursday, Oct 5, St. Faustina
Nehemiah 8:1-12 / Luke 10:1-12
Ezra reads God's law to the people; The people answered, "Amen!"
26th Week, Wednesday, Oct 4th, Saint Francis of Assisi
26th Week, Wednesday, Oct 4th, Saint Francis of Assisi
Nehemiah 2:1-8 / Luke 9:57-62
Nehemiah makes a request; I prayed to God before speaking.
26th Week, Tuesday, Oct 3
Zechariah 8:20-23 / Luke 9:51-56
Many people seek God; “Let us go with you to your God.”
26th Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting: (See 2 Cor 1:18-20)
The Son of God, Jesus Christ, was never Yes-and-No. His nature is all Yes. Therefore it is through him that we say our Yes to God. May the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
25th Week, Saturday, Sept 30, Saint Jerome
25th Week, Saturday, Sept 30, Saint Jerome
Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15 / Luke 9:43-45
God speaks through Zechariah; I am coming to dwell among you.
Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Sept 29
Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Sept 29
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 or Apocalypse 12:7-12a / John 1:47-51
Daniel has a vision; Myriads attended the Ancient One.
25th Week, Thursday, Sept 28: Saint Wenceslaus
25th Week, Thursday, Sept 28: Saint Wenceslaus
Haggai 1:1-8 / Luke 9:7-9
Haggai rebukes the people; Seek God's will, not your own.
25th Week, Wednesday, Sept 27: Saint Vincent de Paul
25th Week, Wednesday, Sept 27: Saint Vincent de Paul
Ezra 9:5-9 / Luke 9:1-6
Ezra prays to God; We sinned, but you forgave us.
25th Week, Tuesday, Sept 26, Sts. Cosmas and Damian
25th Week, Tuesday, Sept 26, Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20 / Luke 8:19-21
The Jews rebuild Jerusalem; When it was rebuilt, they celebrated.
25th Week, Monday, Sept 25
25th Week, Monday, Sept 25
Ezra 1:1-6 / Lk 8:16-18
Cyrus frees the exiled Jews; They prepare to return home.
24th Week, Saturday, Sept 23: Saint Padre Pio
24th Week, Saturday, Sept 23
1 Tim 6:13-16 / Luke 8:4-15
Paul gives parting advice; Keep God's commands till Christ returns.
24th Week, Friday, Sept 22: Saint Thomas of Villanova
24th Week, Friday, Sept 22
1 Tim 6:2-12 / Luke 8:1-3
Paul talks about temptation; Love of money is the root of evil.
24th Week, Wednesday, Sept 20th
24th Week, Wednesday, Sept 20th
1 Tim 3:14-16 / Luke 7:31-35
Paul talks about Christianity: The mystery of our faith is great.
24th Week, Tuesday, Sept 19: St. Januarius
24th Week, Tuesday, Sept 19
1 Timothy 3:1-13 / Luke 7:11-17
Paul talks about leaders: Leaders should have proven virtue.
24th Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
The God of forgiveness, mercy, and life be always with you. R/ And also with you.
24th Week, Monday, Sept 18
24th Week, Monday, Sept 18
1 Tim 2:1-8 / Lk 7:1-10
Offer prayers to God; Pray for leaders, especially
23rd Week, Saturday, Sept 16: St Cornelius, Pope
23rd Week, Saturday, Sept 16
1 Tim 1:15-17 / Luke 6:43-49
Paul talks about his sinfulness; Jesus made me an example of his mercy.
Sept 14: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Paul talks about Jesus; He humbled himself to death on the cross.
Numbers 21:4-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17
23rd Week, Wednesday, Sept 13
23rd Week, Wednesday, Sept 13
Col 3:1-11 / Luke 6:20-26
You are in Christ's company; Seek what is above.
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 12: Holy Name of Mary
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 12
Colossians 2:6-15 / Luke 6:12-19
Live in Christ; Abound with thanksgiving.
23rd Week, Monday, Sept 11
23rd Week, Monday, Sept 11
Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 / Luke 6:6-11
Paul suffers for the Colossians; I suffer gladly
22nd Week, Saturday, Sept 9: Saint Peter Claver
22nd Week, Saturday, Sept 9
Colossians 1:21-23 / Luke 6:1-5
Sin alienates us from God: Christ reconciled us back to God.
22nd Week, Thursday, Sept 7: Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
22nd Week, Thursday, Sept 7
Colossians 1:9-14 / Luke 5:1-11
Paul prays for the Colossians; Your knowledge of God will grow
22nd Week, Wednesday, Sept 6
1 Cor 3:1-9
/ Luke 4:38-44
Paul talks
about ministry:
22nd Week, Tuesday, Sept 5th: St. Teresa of Kolkata
22nd Week, Tuesday, Sept 5: St. Teresa of Kolkata
1 Thess 5:1-6, 9-11 / Luke 4:31-37
Paul warns the Thessalonians; Don’t let the Lord’s coming surprise you.
22nd Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
The Lord speaks to us, his disciples today: "Come, follow me, renounce yourselves, take up your cross and come after me." May these words call us away from ourselves and may the Lord go always with you. R/ And also with you.
22nd Week, Monday, Sept 4
22nd Week, Monday, Sept 4
1 Thess 4:13-18 / Luke 4:16-30
Paul talks about the Second Coming; The dead will rise to meet Jesus.
21st Week, Saturday, Sept 2
21st Week, Saturday, Sept 2
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12: Mt 25:14-30
Paul encourages the people to make even greater progress.
21st Week, Friday, Sept 1
21st Week, Friday, Sept 1
1 Thess 4:1-8 / Matthew 25:1-13
Paul instructs the Thessalonians; God called us to
holiness.
21st Week, Thursday, August 31
21st Week, Thursday, August 31
1 Thess 3:7-13 / Matthew 24:42-51
Paul prays for the Thessalonians; May God make your love grow.
21st Week, Wednesday, August 30
21st Week, Wednesday, August 30
1 Thess 2:9-13 / Matthew 23:27-32
Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians; They accepted his word as God's word.
Aug 29: MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Aug 29: MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Jeremiah 1:17-19; Mk 6:17-29
God instructs Jeremiah; Stand up to evil and oppose it.
21st Week, Monday, August 28: St. Augustine
21st Week, Monday, August 28
1 Thes 1:2-5, 8-10 / Matthew 23:13-22
Paul rejoices over the Thessalonians; They turned to God.
21st Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
Through Jesus, God has entrusted the Church to weak human hands. May the Spirit of the Lord guide the leaders and members of the Church and may the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
20th Week, Saturday, August 26
20th Week, Saturday, August 26
Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 / Matthew 23:1-12
Ruth marries Boaz; Ruth gives birth to David (Obed, father of Jesse, father of David)
20th Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (See First Reading)
My house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples, says the Lord. As the Lord welcomes us, may we be open to all. May the Lord, the Savior of all, be with you. R/ And also with you.
20th Week, Friday, August 25: St Louis, King of France
20th
Week, Friday, August 25
Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14-16, 22 / Matthew 22:34-40
Ruth befriends Naomi; "Wherever you go I will go. "
19th Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (See Responsorial Psalm) I will listen to the voice of the Lord, for it speaks of peace. His help is near for those who fear him. May the Lord with his help be always with you. R/ And also with you.
August 24: St. Bartholomew, Apostle
August 24: Bartholomew: Rev 21:9-14 / John 1:45-51
The city rested on a foundation; The Apostles' names were written on it.
20th Week, Wednesday, August 23: St. Rose of Lima
20th Week, Wednesday, August 23
Judges 9:6-15 / Matthew 20:1-16The people elect a new leader; The worst Person won by default.
20th Week, Monday, August 21: Saint Pius X
20th Week, Monday, August 21
Judges 2:11-19 / Matthew 19:16-22
Israel sins against God; They worshiped false gods.
19th Week, Saturday, Aug 19: St. John Eudes
19th Week, Saturday, Aug 19: St. John Eudes
Joshua 24:14-29 / Matthew 19:13-15
Joshua confronts the people; "Decide
whom you will serve."
19th Week, Friday, August 18
19th Week, Friday, August 18
Joshua 24:1-13 / Matthew 19:3-12
God looks after his people; "I saved you. "
19th Week, Thursday, August 17:
19th Week, Thursday, August 17:
Joshua 3:7-11, 13-17 / Matthew 18:21 - 19:1
The Israelites cross over the Jordan; The waters backed up.
19th Week, Wednesday, August 16: St. Stephen of Hungary
19th Week, Wednesday, August 16
Duet 34:1-12 / Matthew 18:15-20
Moses dies; "You shall not enter the land. "
Aug 15: Assumption of Mary and Independence Day in India
Opening:
O God, our creator, you have made this world out of love and gathered us together as one family.
19th Week, Monday, August 14: St. Maximilian Kolbe
19th Week, Monday, August 14
Deuteronomy 10:12-22 / Matthew 17:22-27
Moses exhorts the Israelites; “Befriend the alien.”
18th Week: Aug 7-12:
18th Week: Aug 7-12:
Aug 7 Monday: St. Sixtus II, Pope and companion martyrs; St Cajetan:
18th Week, Saturday, August 12
18th Week, Saturday, August 12
Deut 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20
Moses recites the Shema Israel; "Love the Lord with all your heart."
18th Week, Friday; Aug 11: Saint Clare
God blessed greatly: "You must keep his commandments."
18th Week, Friday
Deuteronomy 4:32-40 / Matthew 16:24-28
18th Week, Thursday, August 10: Saint Lawrence
18th Week, Thursday, August 10
Numbers 20:1-13 / Matthew 16:13-23
God blessed you greatly; You must keep his commandments
18th Week, Wednesday, August 9: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
18th Week, Wednesday, August 9
Numbers 13:1-2, 25 - 14:1, 26-29, 34-35 / Matthew 15:21-28
The Israelites complain; The people wailed in the night.
18th Week, Tuesday, August 8: Saint Dominic
18th Week, Tuesday, August 8
Numbers
12:1-13 / Matthew 15:1-2, 12-14
Aaron and Miriam envy Moses; "Doesn't God speak through us also?"
18th Week, Monday, August 7: St Sixtus II & Companions
18th Week, Monday, August7
Numbers 11:4-15 / Matthew 14:13-21
Moses prays to God; "1 can't carry this burden any longer.
Aug 6: The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
Today God our Father tells us: This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. May the Word of our Lord Jesus Christ resound in your hearts and in your lives.
18th Sunday A: Multiplication
5 Sundays: Summary
1) Preparing the soil: Meek and humble of heart. The word humility comes from the Latin, humus which means earth. Be earthy, natural, without put on. That's the sort of soil.
2) Types of soil: Defiant (rocky/stony), distracted (thorny) and defeated (birds picking or people trampling). Ignatius of Loyola had a defiant and distracted heart in the beginning but never defeated.
1) Preparing the soil: Meek and humble of heart. The word humility comes from the Latin, humus which means earth. Be earthy, natural, without put on. That's the sort of soil.
2) Types of soil: Defiant (rocky/stony), distracted (thorny) and defeated (birds picking or people trampling). Ignatius of Loyola had a defiant and distracted heart in the beginning but never defeated.
Aug 5: The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica
17th Week, Friday, Aug 4th: Saint John Vianney
17th Week, Friday, Aug 4th
Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37 / Matthew 13:54-58
God instructs Israel about worship; "Celebrate these feasts”
17th Week, Thursday, July 3rd, St Waltheof
17th Week, Thursday
Jeremiah 18:1-6 / Matthew 13:47-53
We are clay in God's hands; He fashions us like a potter.
17th Week, Wednesday, Aug 2: St. Peter Julian Eymard
17th Week, Wednesday
Exodus
34:29-35 / Matthew 13:44-46
The face of Moses changes; The face of Moses became radiant.
Transfiguration of the Lord - Aug 6th
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'.
17th Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (See Second Reading)
God chose us specially long ago and destined us to become true images of his Son, so that Jesus might be the eldest of many brothers and sisters. May our brother Jesus be always with you.
17th Week, Tuesday, Aug 1: St Alphonsus Liguori
17th Week, Tuesday, Aug 1
Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5-9, 28 / Matthew 13:36-43
Moses communicates with God; He talked to God as to another Person.
17th Week, Monday, July 31: St Ignatius of Loyola
17th Week, Monday, July 31
Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34 / Matthew 13:31-35
The Israelites sin gravely; They fashioned a golden calf.
July 29: Sts Martha, Mary & Lazarus
July 29: Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus
1 John 4:7-16 / John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42
16th Week, Friday, July 28
16th Week, Friday, July 28
Exodus 20:1-17 / Matthew 13:18-23
God teaches his people the Law; God delivered these commandments.
16th Week, Thursday, July 27
16th Week, Thursday, July 27
Exodus
19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20 / Matthew 13:10-17
God manifests his presence; All the People trembled.
16th Week, Monday, July 24
16th Week, Monday, July 24
Exodus 14:5-18 / Matthew 12:36-42
The people complain to Moses: "We were better off in Egypt!"
16 Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
The patience of God our Father, the love of our Lord Jesus Christ and the strength of the Holy Spirit be always with you.
The “Green Thing” Back in My Days
The “Green Thing” Back in My Days
by pawbuzz
15th Week, Saturday, July 22: St Mary Magdalene
15th Week, Saturday, July 22: St Mary Magdalene
Exodus 12:37-42 / Matthew 12:14-21
The Israelites leave Egypt; They went in haste without Preparation.
15th Week, Friday, July 21: St Lawrence of Brindisi
15th Week, Friday, July 21: St Lawrence of Brindisi
Exodus 11:10 -12:14 /
Matthew 12:1-8
The Israelites celebrate the Passover; "Procure a lamb. "
15th Week, Thursday, July 20
15th Week, Thursday, July 20
Exodus 3:13-20 / Matthew 11:28-30
What is your name? “I am who am.”
15th Week, Wednesday, July 19: St. Justa and St. Rufina
15th Week, Wednesday, July 19: St. Justa and St. Rufina
Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 / Matthew 11:25-27
God appears to Moses: The bush burned but was not consumed.
15th Week, Tuesday, July 18
15th Week, Ordinary Time, Tuesday, July 18
Exodus 2:1-15 / Matthew 11:20-24
Birth and early life of Moses; Moses fled to Midian
15th Week, Monday, July 17
15th Week, Monday, July 17
Exodus 1:8-14, 22 / Matthew 10:34 - 11:1
Joseph is forgotten; The Israelites became slaves.
15 Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
The word of God is alive and active: it is the living person of Jesus our Lord. May he continue speaking his Word to you, May you open your hearts to it, and may the Lord Jesus be always with you.
14th Week, Saturday, July 15: Saint Bonaventure
14th Week, Saturday, July 15
Genesis
49:29-33; 50:15-26 / Matthew 10:24-38
Joseph's brothers fear retaliation; Joseph said, "Have no fear."
14th Week, Friday, Jul 14: St Kateri Tekakwitha
14th Week, Friday, Jul 14
Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30 / Matthew 10:16-23
Joseph meets his father: He wept for a long time in his arms.
14th Week, Thursday, July 13
14th Week, Thursday, July 13
Genesis 44:18-21, 23-29; 45:1-5 / Matthew 10:7-15
Joseph reveals Himself: "God sent me here to save
lives.”
14th Week, Wednesday, July 12
14th Week, Wednesday, July 12
Genesis
41:55-57; 42:5-7, 17-24 / Matthew 10:1-7
Joseph tests his brothers; "Bring me your youngest brother.”
14th Week, Tuesday, July 11: St. Benedict
14th Week, Tuesday, July 11: St. Benedict
Genesis 32:23-33 / Matthew 32-38
Jacob gets a new name; "You shall be called Israel.”
14th Week, Monday, July 10: St. Felicity and her 7 Sons
14th Week, Monday, July 10
Genesis 28:10-22 / Matthew 9:18-26
Jacob has a dream; He saw the Lord.
13th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, July 8
13th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, July 8
Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 / Matthew 9:14-17
Jacob steals Esau's blessing Saturday: Are you really my son Esau?”
13th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, July 7
13th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, July 7
Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 / Matthew
9:9-13
Isaac marries Rebekah; His love for Rebekah healed Isaac.
13th Week, Thursday, July 6: St Maria Goretti
13th Week, Thursday, July 6
Genesis 22:1-19 / Matthew 9:1-8
God tests Abraham; Offer Isaac in sacrifice.
13th Week, Wednesday, July 5; St Anthony Zaccaria
13th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, July 5
Genesis
21:5, 8-20 / Matthew 8:28-34
Isaac is born to Sarah; "Isaac is your true heir.”
13th Week, Tuesday, July 4th: St. Elizabeth of Portugal
13th Week, Tuesday, July 4th: St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Genesis 19:15-29 / Matthew 8:23-27
God punishes two cities: Fire destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.
12th Week, Saturday, Jul 1: Saint Junípero Serra
12th Week, Saturday, Jul 1
Genesis 18:1-15 / Matthew 8:5-17
Sarah laughs; "Is anything too marvellous for God?"
12th Week, Friday, Jun 30: First Martyrs of the Church
12th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, Jun 30
Genesis 17:1, 9-11, 15-22 / Matthew 8:1-4
Your wife will bear a son; Abraham responded with
laughter
June 29: Saints Peter and Paul
Starter Story: God chooses ordinary people: Sinners who will become saints in order to understand other sinners and uplift them.
12th Week, Wednesday, June 28: St. Irenaeus
12th Week, Wednesday, June 28
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 / Matthew 7:15-20
God covenants with Abraham; A flaming torch passed by.
12th Week, Tuesday, June 27: St. Cyril of Alexandria
12th Week, Tuesday, June 27
Genesis 13:2, 5-18 / Matthew 7:26, 12-14
Abraham and Lot separate; "If you prefer to go left, I'll go right."
12th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 26
12th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 26
Genesis
12:1-9 / Matthew 7:1-5
God calls Abraham; "Go forth to a new land!"
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, June 23
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, June 23
2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 / Matthew 6:19-23
My life speaks for itself; I suffer gladly for the gospel.
11th Week, Thursday, June 22: Saints John Fisher and Thomas More
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Thursday, June 22
2 Cor 11:1-11 / Matthew 6:7-15
Beware of false prophets; They teach a different gospel.
11th Week, Wednesday, June 21: St. Aloysius Gonzaga
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, June 21
2 Cor 9:6-11 / Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
God loves a cheerful giver; As you sow, you reap.
11th Week, Tuesday, June 20: St. Silverius
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Tuesday, June 20
2 Cor 8:1-9 / Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus gives generously to us; Macedonia's poor gave as Jesus did.
11th Week, Monday, June 19: St. Romuald
11th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 19
2 Cor
6:1-10 / Matthew 5:38-42
We are God's ministers; We seem to have nothing but have all.
Sacred Heart of Jesus: June 16th: Titular Feast of Holy Cross Priests
“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.
10th Week, Ordinary Time, Thursday, June 15
10th Week, Ordinary Time, Thursday, June 15
2 Cor
3:15 - 4:1, 3-6 / Matthew 5:20-26
God's light shines in us; We must radiate God's light to others.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary lived in the 13th century.
Corpus Christi Sunday - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
The Lord Jesus is here among us, he has brought us together. He speaks to us today; he gives himself to us to eat and to drink. May he always be with you R/ And also with you.
10th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, June 14
10th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, June 14
2 Cor 3:4-11 / Matthew 5:17-19
God deserves the credit; He made us his ministers.
10th Week, Tuesday, June 13: St. Anthony of Padua
10th Week, Tuesday, June 13
2 Cor 1:18-22 / Matthew 5:13-16
God is trustworthy; He has sealed us.
10th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 12
10th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 12
2 Cor
1:1-7 / Matthew 5:1-12
God comforts for a reason; God helps us so that we may help others.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, June 10
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, June 10
Tobit 12:1, 5-13, 20 / Mark 12:38-44
Tobit learns who Raphael is: He exhorted Tobit and Tobiah to praise God.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, June 9: Saint Ephrem
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, June 9
Tobit 11:5-17 / Mark 12:35-37
Tobit's blindness is cured; Tobit gave thanks to God.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Thursday, June 8:Bl Mariam Thresia Chiramel
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Thursday, June 8
Tobit 6:10-11; 7:1, 9-14; 8:4-9 / Mark 11:5-17
Tobiah and Sarah pray together: They asked God to bless their marriage.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, June 7
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, June 7
Tobit 3:1-11, 16-17 / Mark 12:18-27
Tobit prays to God; God heard Tobit's Prayer.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Tuesday, June 6
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Tuesday, June 6
Tobit 2:9-14 / Mark 12:13-17
Tobit and his wife quarrel; Tobit misjudged his wife.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 5th: St. Boniface
Tobit is deported to Assyria: He remained faithful to God.
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, June 5th
Tobit 1:3; 2:1-8 / Mark 12:1-12
Holy Trinity Sunday - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. R/ And also with you.
8th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, June 3
8th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, June 3
Ecclesiasticus 51:12-20 / Mark 11:27-33
I sought wisdom in my youth; She came to me in all her beauty.
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