5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 4
Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21
Feasts of the Apostles Philip and James, May 3
1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14
Jesus instructs his disciples; "I am the way, the truth, and the life. "
5th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 2
5th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 2
Acts 15:7-21 / John 15:9-11
Jesus talks about love; "As the Father lows me, so I love you.”
St. Joseph the Worker, May 1
Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 / Matthew 13:54-58
Jesus identifies himself with workers: “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?”
5th Week of Easter, Tuesday, Apr 30; St Pope Pius V
5th Week of Easter, Tuesday, Apr 30
Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31
Jesus calms his disciples; "Do not be troubled or afraid. "
5th Week of Easter, Monday, Apr 29: St Catherine of Siena
5th Week of Easter, Monday, Apr 29
Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26
Jesus gives parting advice: “Keep working on love."
Easter 5th Sunday B-Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
We need not be afraid in God's presence, and whatever we ask him we shall receive that is, if we keep his commandments, that we believe in Christ and love each other. May the love and peace of Jesus be with you.
Easter 4th Week, Saturday, Apr 27
Acts 13:44-52 / John 14:7-14
Jesus speaks about the Father: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”
4th Week of Easter, Friday, Apr 26
4th Week of Easter, Friday, Apr 26
Jesus makes a promise; "I will come back. "
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 25
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 25
Acts 13:13-25 / John 13:16-20
Jesus teaches about service; "No slave is greater than his master."
St. MARK, EVANGELIST ( FEAST ) Apr 25
1 Peter 5:5-14 / Mark 16:15-20
Jesus instructs his disciples:
“Proclaim the good news. ”
4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, Apr 24
4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, Apr 24
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, Apr 23
4th Week of Easter, Tuesday, Apr 23
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, Apr 22
4th Week of Easter, Monday, Apr 22
Acts 11:1-18 / John 10:1-10
Jesus talks about life; "I came to give you life in all its fullness."
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, Apr 20
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, Apr 20
Acts 9:31-42 / John 6:60-69
Many people leave Jesus; Peter stayed with Jesus.
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, Apr 19
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, Apr 19
Acts 9:1-20 / John 6:52-59
Jesus speaks about his body and blood; "My flesh is true food; my body is true drink. "
3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 18
3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 18
Acts 8:26-48 / John 6:44-51
Jesus talks about the Father; "Only the Son has seen the Father."
3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 17
3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 17
Acts 8:1-8 / John 6:35-40
Jesus speaks about eternal life; "Whoever believes in me will have eternal life. "
3rd Week of Easter, Tuesday, Apr 16
3rd Week of Easter, Tuesday, Apr 16
Acts 7:51 - 8:1 / John 6:30-35
Jesus speaks about the Eucharist; "I am the bread of life. "
3rd Week of Easter, Monday, April 15
3rd Week of Easter, Monday, April 15
Acts 6:8-15 / John 6:22-29
Stephen is arrested; Stephen was the Church's first martyr.
2nd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 13
2nd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 13
Acts 6:1-7 / John 6:16-21
The disciples run into trouble; The Lord was with them in their trouble.
2nd Week of Easter, Friday, April 12
2nd Week of Easter, Friday, April 12
Acts 5:34-42 / John 6:1-15
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 11
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 11
Acts 5:27-33 / John 3:31-36
Jesus speaks about eternal life; Whoever believes has eternal life.
2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 10
2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 10
Acts 5:17-26 / John 3:16-21
Jesus continues his instruction; "Whoever believes will not see death. "
2nd Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 9
2nd Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 9
Acts 4:32-37 / John 3:7-15
Jesus continues his instruction; "We must be born of the spirit. "
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 8
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 8
Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8
Jesus speaks about spiritual birth; "You must be
born from above. "
Saturday within Octave of Easter, April 6
Saturday within Octave of Easter, April 6
Acts 4:13-21 / Mark 16:9-15
Jesus instructs his disciples; "Proclaim the gospel to all creatures. "
Friday within Easter Octave, April 5
Friday within Easter Octave, April 5
Acts 4:1-12 / John 21:1-14
They catch 153 fish; The net didn't break.
Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 4
Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 4
Acts 3:11-26 / Luke 24:35-48
Jesus instructs his disciples; You are to be my witnesses.
Wednesday within Octave of Easter, April 3
Wednesday within Octave of Easter, April 3
Acts 3:1-10 / Luke 24:13-45
Two disciples welcome a stranger; The stranger turned out to be Jesus.
Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 2
Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 2
Acts 2:36-41 / John 20:11-18
Jesus speaks to Mary of Magdala; "Stop holding on to me."
Monday within Easter Octave, April 1
Monday within Easter Octave, April 1
Acts 2:14, 22-33 / Matthew 28:8-15
Guards say Jesus' body was stolen; This story still circulates.
Holy Thursday - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
A. This Is I for You
“This is my body, which is for you,” says the Lord. “Do this as a memorial of me.” May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
B. You Must Wash Each Other's Feet
“If I, the Lord and Teacher,” says the Lord, “have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
A. This Is I for You
“This is my body, which is for you,” says the Lord. “Do this as a memorial of me.” May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
B. You Must Wash Each Other's Feet
“If I, the Lord and Teacher,” says the Lord, “have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
Holy Thursday - Adoration Prayers
Use appropriate Hymns at the beginning and in between
Into our broken world you came, Lord Jesus. You embraced our darkness, even though you are pure light.
Holy Week, Wednesday, March 27
Holy Week, Wednesday, March 27
Isaiah 50:4-9 / Matthew 26:14-25
Jesus speaks about his betrayer; Judas said, "Surely it is not I?"
Tuesday of Holy Week, March 26
Tuesday of Holy Week, March 26
Isaiah 49:1-6 / John 13:21-33, 36-38
Jesus talks about betrayal; The disciples were amazed at Jesus' words.
Monday of Holy Week, March 25
Monday of Holy Week, March 25
Isaiah 42:1-7 / John 12:1-11
Judas criticizes Mary; "Why was this oil not sold?"
3rd Week of Lent, Saturday, March 9
3rd Week of Lent, Saturday, March 9
Hosea 5:15 -6:6 / Luke 18:9-14
Jesus rebukes the self-righteous; "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled. "
3rd Week of Lent, Friday, March 8
3rd Week of Lent, Friday, March 8
Hosea 14:2-10 / Mark 12:28-34
Jesus talks about love; "Love your neighbor as yourself. "
3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 7
3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 7
Jeremiah 7:23-28 / Luke 11:14-23
People misjudge Jesus; "He drives out devils by Beelzebul."
3rd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 6
3rd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 6
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19
Jesus instructs his disciples: ' 'Whoever teaches others the law is great. "
3rd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 5
3rd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 5
Daniel 3:25, 34-43 / Matthew 18:21-35
Jesus speaks about forgiveness; "Forgive seventy-seven times."
3rd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 4
3rd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 4
2 Kings 5:1-15 / Luke 4:24-30
Jesus repeats an old teaching: God is the God of all people.
Lent 2nd Sunday B: Liturgical prayers
Greeting (see Second Reading)
“The crucified Christ is the power and the wisdom of God.” May he never be an obstacle or scandal to us. The Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Stations of the Cross #4: With People Living in Poverty Around the World
Stations of the Cross -4
With People Living in Poverty Around the World
2nd Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 2
2nd Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 2
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 / Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Jesus teaches about forgiveness; "A man had two sons . . . "
2nd Week of Lent, Friday, Mar 1
2nd Week of Lent, Friday, Mar 1
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 / Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
Jesus teaches the people; "Hear another Parable"
2nd Week of Lent, Thursday, Feb 29
Lent, 2nd Week, Thursday, Feb 29
Jeremiah 17:5-10 / Luke 16:19-31
Jesus talks about concern for the poor: He represents something totally new. He is
the owner’s (God’s) own son.
The Way of the Cross (The Stations of the Cross): #2 Traditional
The Way of the Cross (The Stations of the Cross)
2nd Week of Lent, Wednesday, Feb 28
2nd Week of Lent, Wednesday, Feb 28
Jeremiah 18:18-20 / Matthew 20:17-28
Jesus talks about greatness; "The greatest is the one who serves"
2nd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Feb 27
2nd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Feb 27
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 / Matthew 23:1-12
Jesus rebukes the Pharisees; "They widen their phylacteries. "
2nd Week of Lent, Monday, Feb 26
2nd Week of Lent, Monday, Feb 26
Daniel 9:4-10 / Luke 6:36-38
Jesus teaches his disciples; ' 'Stop judging and you will not be judged. "
1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Feb 24
1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Feb 24
Deut 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus teaches about love; "Pray for your Persecutors. "
Stations of The Cross: For Our Times: #1
Stations of The Cross: For Our Times
AN INTRODUCTION:
1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Feb 24
1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Feb 24
Deut 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus teaches about love; "Pray for your Persecutors. "
1st Week of Lent, Friday, Feb 23; Saint Polycarp
1st Week of Lent, Friday, Feb 23
Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26
Jesus teaches about anger; "The angry Person is liable to judgment.
Chair of St. Peter, February 22
Chair of St. Peter, February 22
1 Peter 5:1-4 / Matthew 16:13-19
Peter's Chair; “Who do you say lam?
1st Week of Lent, Thursday, Feb 22nd
1st Week of Lent, Thursday, Feb 22nd
Esther 4:10-12,17-19 / Matthew 7:7-12
Jesus talks about prayer; ' 'Ask and it will be given to you. "
1st Week of Lent, Wednesday, Feb 21st
1st Week of Lent, Wednesday, Feb 21st
Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 11:29-32
People asked Jesus for a sign; "No sign will be given. "
1st Week of Lent, Tuesday, Feb 20th
1st Week of Lent, Tuesday, Feb 20th
Isaiah 55:10-11 / Matthew 6:7-15
Jesus teaches about prayer; "This is how you are to pray. "
Lent 1st Week, Monday, Feb 19th: Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Lent 1st Week, Monday, Feb 19th: Reflection & Liturgy
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 / Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus talks about judgment; "I was hungry and you gave me food,"
Saturday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 17: 7 Servite Founders
Saturday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 17
Isaiah 58: 9-14 / Luke 5: 27-32
Jesus talks about his mission: " "I came for those who need help.
Friday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 16
Friday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 16
Isaiah 58:1-9 / Matthew 9:14-15
Jesus talks about fasting: "My disciples will fast after I go.”
Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 15
Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 15th
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 / Luke 9:22-25
Jesus talks about the cross: "Pick it up daily and follow me"
6th Week, Tuesday, Feb 13th - Reflection & Liturgy
James 1:12-18 / Mark 8:14-21
James talks about temptation: Temptation precedes sin.
6th Week, Monday: Feb 12th: Reflection & Liturgy
James
1:1-11 / Mark 8:11-13
James talks about death: Death
comes to all, rich and poor alike.
5th Week, Saturday, Feb 10th: Saint Scholastica
1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 / Mark 8:1-10
Jeroboam
fears tribal reunion: He thwarted worship in Jerusalem.
5th Week, Friday, Feb 9: Miguel Febres Cordero
1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 / Mark 7:31-37
The twelve tribes split: Solomon’s sins affected the people.
5th Week, Thursday, Feb 8: Josephine Bakhita; Reflection & Liturgy
1 Kings 11:4-13 / Mark 7:24-30
Solomon’s wives influence him: They turned his heart from God.
5th Week, Wednesday: Feb 7th: St. Gonsalo Garcia (India)
1 Kings 10:1-10 / Mark
7:14-23
The
Queen speaks about Solomon: “Your people are fortunate to have you.”
5th Week, Tuesday, Feb 6th: St Paul Miki and Companions
1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 / Mark 7:1-13
Solomon
prays to God: “Listen to my prayer!”
5th Week, Monday, Feb 5th: Reflection & Liturgy; St. Agatha
1
Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 / Mark 6:53-56
The ark is placed in the Temple: A
cloud filled the Temple.
4th Week, Saturday, Feb 3rd: St. Blaise; Reflection & Liturgy
1 Kings 3:4-13 / Mark 6:30-34
God offers to bless Solomon: Solomon asked for an understanding heart.
4th Week, Thursday, Feb 1st: Reflection & Liturgy
4th Week, Thursday, Feb 1st
1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 / Mark 6:7-13
David gave advice to Solomon: David dies
4th Week Wednesday -Jan 31: St John Bosco; Reflection & Liturgy
4th Week, Wednesday
2 Sam 24:2, 9-17 / Mark 6:1-6
4th Week, Tuesday: Jan 30th - Reflection & Liturgy
2 Sam 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 - 19:3 / Mark 5:21-43
Absalom is killed: David mourns his son.
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Jan 29th: 4th Week, Monday, : Reflection and Liturgy
4th Week, Monday, Jan 29th: Reflection and Liturgy
2 Sam 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 / Mark 5:1-20
Shimei curses
David:
David ignores the curse.
Jan 26th: Indian Republic Day: Prayer Service
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION
(You may want to add hymns, reflections, prayers for the nation and the leaders and martyred soldiers in between)
Jan 27: 3rd Week, Saturday: St. Angela Merici
2 Sam 12:1-7, 10-17 / Mark 4:35-41
Nathan confronts David: David acknowledges his sin.
Jan 25: Conversion of St. Paul: Reflection & Liturgy
Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 / Mark 16:15-18
Jesus instructs his disciples; “Proclaim the good news.”
3rd Week: Jan 22-27:
3rd Week: Jan 22-27:
Jan 22 Monday: (Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children): Mk 3:22-30:
3rd Week, Tuesday: Reflection & Liturgy; St Emerentiana
2 Sam 6:12-15, 17-19 / Mark 3:31-35
David
brings the ark to Jerusalem: Everyone rejoiced.
3rd Week, Monday, Jan 22: St. Vincent Pallotti; Reflections & Liturgy
2 Sam
5:1-7, 10 / Mark 3:22-30
David is anointed king: The
Lord was with him.
2nd Week, Friday, Jan 19: Reflection and Liturgy
2nd Week, Friday, Jan 19: Reflection and
Liturgy
1 Sam 24:3-21 / Mark 3:13-19
David spares Saul’s life: David respected Saul’s role as king.
2nd Week, Thursday, Jan 18: St Margaret of Hungary; Reflections & Liturgy
2nd Week, Thursday, Jan 18: Liturgy and
Reflections
1 Sam 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Mark 3:7-12
Saul plots to kill David: Jonathan saves David’s life.
2nd Week, Wednesday: Jan 17: St. Anthony of Egypt; Reflection & Liturgy
2nd Week, Wednesday: Jan 17: Reflection & Liturgy
1 Sam 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 / Mark 3:1-6
David demonstrates courage: David defeated Goliath.
2nd Week, Tuesday: Jan 16: St. Joseph Vaz; Liturgy
2nd Week, Tuesday: Jan 16: Reflection & Liturgy
1 Sam 16:1:13 / Mark 2:23-28
God chooses David: Samuel anointed David as king.
God chooses David: Samuel anointed David as king.
2nd Week, Monday, Jan 15:St. Paul, the Hermit, Reflection & Liturgy
2nd Week,
Ordinary Time, Monday
1 Sam
15:16-23 / Mark 2:18-22
Saul disobeys God: God
rejected Saul.
Jan 13th: 1st Week, Saturday: Saint Hilary
1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 / Mark 2:13-17
God chooses Saul as king: Samuel anointed Saul.
Jan 12: 1st Week, Friday
1 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22 / Mark 2:1-12
The Israelites demanded a king: God told Samuel to anoint a king.
January 11: 1st Week, Thursday + Liturgy
1 Sam 4:1-11 / Mark 1:40-45
Israel takes the ark into battle: They were defeated; the ark was captured.
Israel takes the ark into battle: They were defeated; the ark was captured.
January 10: 1st Week, Wednesday
1 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20 /
Mark 1:29-39
God calls Samuel: Samuel said, “Speak, Lord; I am listening.”
January 9: 1st Week, Tuesday,:Saint Adrian of Canterbury
1 Sam 1:9-20 / Mark 1:21-28
Hannah asks God for a child: She gave birth to Samuel.
6th January, Saturday: Saint Andre Bessette
6th January, Saturday
1 John 5:5-13 / Mark 1:6-11
Jesus is baptized; "You are my beloved Son."
Christmas Season: Jan 1-6
Jan 1-6:
Jan 1 Monday (SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD): Lk 2:16-21:).
5th January, Friday: Saint John Neumann
5th January, Friday
1 John 3:11-21 / John 1:43-51
Jesus meets Nathanael; Philip says, "Come and see for yourself."
Jan 4th, Thursday; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
4th January, Thursday; Elizabeth Ann Seton
1 John 3:7-10 / 1:35-42
Two disciples meet Jesus: The time
was about four o’clock.
Jan 3rd, Wednesday: Holy Name of Jesus; Kuriakose Elias Chavara
January 3, Wednesday
1 John 2:29 - 3:6
/ John 1:29-34
John identifies Jesus: “There is
the Lamb of God.”
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