Advent, 24th December
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79
Nathan prophesies about David: “Your kingdom will last forever. ”
Advent, 23rd December
Advent, 23rd December
2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79
Advent, 21st December
Advent, 21st December
Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45
The time is near; My lover comes leaping over the hills.
Advent, 20th December
Advent, 20th December
Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38
Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.
Advent 18th December
Advent 18th December
Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24
Jeremiah prophesies: A descendant of David will rule as king.
3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 16:
3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 16
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 / Matthew 21:23-27
Balaam prophesies; A star shall advance from Jacob.
2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 14: St John of the Cross
2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 14
Ecclesiasticus 48: 1-4, 9-11 / Matthew 17: 10-13
Great are you, Elijah: You are destined to return.
2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 13: St. Lucy
2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 13: St. Lucy
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 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 12
Isaiah 41:13-20 / Matthew 11:11-15
I am the Lord your God; I will turn deserts into marshes.
2nd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 11
Isaiah 40:25-31 / Matthew 11:28-30
God strengthens the weary: They will rise on wings like eagles.
2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 10
2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 10
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 09
2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 09
Isaiah 35:1-10 / Luke 5:17-26
Our God is coming; He will save us.
Immaculate Conception of Mary: Dec 8 (Celebrated on 9th)
One page synopsis: Mary’s prophecy, given in her Magnificat,
1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 7; Saint Ambrose
1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 7; Saint Ambrose
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8
1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)
1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)
Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 5
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 5
Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:221, 24-27
34th Week: Nov 25-30:
34th Week: Nov 25-30:
25 Monday: St Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr
1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 4; St John of Damascene
1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 4
Isaiah 25:6-10 / Matthew 15:29-37
The Lord will feast his people; He will wipe away all tears.
1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 3: St. Francis Xavier
1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 3: St. Francis Xavier
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 2nd
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.
Advent 1st Sunday C: Dec 1st - Liturgy
Advent 1st Sunday C: Dec 1st - Liturgy
Greeting (See Second Reading)
Thanksgiving (US): Thursday, Nov 28
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.
St. Andrew, Apostle, Nov 30
Romans 10:9-18 / Matthew 4:18-22
34th Week, Friday, Nov 29
Revelation 20:1-4, 11 - 21:2 / Luke 20:29-33
34th Week, Thursday, Nov 28: Saint Catherine Labouré
Rev 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9 / Luke 21:20-28
Babylon has fallen!: "Praise God"'
34th Week, Wednesday, Nov 27:
Revelation 15:1-4 / Luke 21:12-19
I saw the faithful ones: They were singing a victory song.
34th Week, Tuesday, Nov 26: Blessed James Alberione
Revelation 14:14-19 / Luke 21:5-13
The Son of Man appeared: He wore a crown and carried a sickle
34th Week, Monday, Nov 25th: Saint Catherine of Alexandria
34th Week, Monday: Revelation 14:1-3, 4-5
I saw 144,000 people; They bore the Lamb's name and followed him.
33rd Week, Saturday, Nov 23: St. Clement 1
33rd Week, Saturday, Nov 23
Apocalypse 11:4-12 / Luke 20:27-40
The two prophets heard a voice; "Come up here - to heaven!"
33rd Week, Thursday, Nov 21: Presentation of BVM
Revelation 5:1-10 / Luke 19:41-44
I saw the Lamb: By his death he bought us.
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 20
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 20
Apocalypse 4:1-11 / Luke 19:11-28
I found myself in heaven Everyone was praising God.
33rd Week: Nov 18-23
33rd Week: Nov 18-23
Nov 18 Monday: Dedication of Basilicas of Saints. Peter & Paul:
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 19
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 19
Rev 3:1-6, 14-22 / Luke 19:1-10
I knock at the door; If anyone answers, I will enter.
31st Week: Nov 4-9:
31st Week: Nov 4-9:
Nov 4 Monday:(St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop):For a brief account, click on: (St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop):
33rd Week, Monday, Nov 18: Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts Peter and Paul
33rd Week, Monday, Nov 18
Apocalypse 1:1-4; 2:1-5 / Luke 18:35-43
Do not grow discouraged; Return to your former deeds.
32nd Week, Saturday, Nov 16: Saint Margaret of Scotland
3 John 5-8 / Luke 18:1-8
On November 16, 1989, a horrifying injustice occurred in El Salvador against two powerless people and their six significantly more powerful companions. Yet persistence has brought little justice.
32nd Week, Wednesday, Nov 13: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Titus 3:1-7 / Luke 17:11-19
COURAGE, GRATITUDE AND LOUD VOICES
32nd Week, Tuesday, Nov 12: St. Josaphat
The Letter to Titus lists those domestic virtues that are conducive to a good home life and a strong Christian community.
32nd Week, Monday, Nov 11: Saint Martin of Tours
32nd Week, Monday, Nov 11: Titus 1:1-9 / Luke 17:1-6
Nov 9: Feast of the Dedication of Lateran Basilica
3 Readings talk about God's presence in three areas: Nature (water & Herb) or creation. This is first temple. Second human persons, second temple. Third: social, civil and ecclesial structures. God first created time, space and context. Then created human beings. Sin and grace take place at a particular, location and context. Paradise had everything for grace and growth. Also the apple tree that caused sin.
31st Week, Saturday, Nov 9th
Philippians 4:10-19 / Luke 16:9-15
Paul speaks about life: I have learned to cope with all situations.
31st Week, Friday, Nov 8:
Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 / Luke 16:1-8
We await Christ's final coming: He will refashion our mortal bodies.
31st Week, Thursday, Nov 7th
Philippians 3:3-8 / Luke 15:1-10
I seek only Christ: All else counts as nothing.
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 6th
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 6th
Be models to other people; Shine among them like stars.
Philippians 2:12-18
31st Week, Tuesday, Nov 5: Saint Bertilla
Philippians 2:5-11 / Luke 14:15-24
Jesus became one of us: He took the form of a servant.
31st Week, Monday, Nov 4th: Saint Charles Borromeo
31st Week, Monday, Nov 4th
Philippians 2:1-4 / Luke 14:12-14
Look to each other's interests; Be united in spirit.
Nov 3: 31st Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (see Second Reading) Jesus here among us offered himself for us. He is living forever to intercede for all of us who come to him. May his grace and peace be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Nov 1st: Feast of All Saints
All Saints Day: Rev 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
The feast and its objectives:
30th Week, Thursday, Oct 31
Ephesians 6:1-20 / Luke 13:31-35
Paul asks for prayers: Pray that I may proclaim the Gospel well.
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 30
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 30
Ephesians 6:1-9 / Luke 13:22-30Paul addresses parents; Instruct your children in Christian living.
30th Week, Tuesday, Oct 29
Ephesians 5:21-33 / Luke 13:18-21
Paul talks about marital love: Love and respect each other.
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, Saturday, Oct 26
Ephesians 4:7-16 / Luke 13:1-9
Paul talks about Christ: Through him the body is built up in love.
29th Week, Oct 25, Friday
Ephesians 4:1-6 / Luke 12:54-59
Paul talks about unity: Preserve your unity in the Spirit.
29th Week, Thursday, Oct 24: Saint Anthony Mary Claret
Ephesians 3:14-21 / Luke 12:49-53
Paul talks about charity: Make love the root and foundation of life.
29th Week, Wednesday, Oct 23: Saint John of Capistrano
Ephesians 3:2-12 / Luke 12:39-48
Paul talks about his call: God called me, the least of all his people.
29th Week, Tuesday, Oct 22: St. John Paul II
Ephesians 2:12-22 / Luke 12:35-38
Paul talks about our salvation: Christ has brought us closer to God.
29th Week, Monday, Oct 21: St. Hilarion
29th Week, Monday, Oct 21: St. Hilarion
Ephesians 2:1-10 / Luke 12:13-21
Paul talks about Christians: We were saved by God’s grace.
28th Week, Saturday, Oct 19: Saint Paul of the Cross
Ephesians 1:15-23 / Luke 12:8-12
Paul prays for Christians: May God enlighten your innermost vision.
28th Week, Thursday, Oct 17th: St Ignatius of Antioch
Ephesians 1:1-10 / Luke 11:47-54
Paul talks about blessings: Christ is the source of great blessings to us.
28th Week, Wednesday, Oct 16: St. Hedwig
Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 / Luke 11:1-4
Paul rebukes Peter: You are not being straightforward.
28th Week, Tuesday, Oct 15: St. Teresa of Avila
Galatians 5:1-6 / Luke 11:37-41
28th Week, Monday, Oct 10: St. Callistus I, Pope
Paul talks about Christians: We are children of the new covenant.
27th Sunday B: Marriage Covenant: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
All praise be to God our Father for creating people in his likeness and making them capable of faithfulness through the self-giving love of his Son and the unifying power of the Spirit. May the Lord be always with you in his love. R/ And also with you.
27th Week, Saturday, Oct 12
Galatians 3:22-29 / Luke 11:27-28
Paul speaks about faith: Faith in Christ makes us children of God.
27th Week, Friday, Oct 11: St. John XXIII
Paul speaks about salvation: Faith, not the Law, saves us.
27th Week, Thursday, Oct 10: St. Francis Borgia
Galatians 3:1-5 / Luke 11:5-13
Paul challenges the Galatians: Your life comes from the Gospel, not the Law.
27th Week, Wednesday, Oct 9th
Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 / Luke 11:1-4
Paul rebukes Peter: You are not being straightforward.
27th Week, Tuesday, Oct 8th
Galatians 1:13-24 / Luke 10:38-42
Paul talks about life: God has called me to conversion.
26th Week, Saturday, Oct 5: Saint Faustina Kowalska
26th Week, Saturday, Oct 5: Saint Faustina Kowalska
Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-16; Lk 10: 17-24
God blesses Job; God rewards Job beyond his dreams
26th Week, Friday, Oct 4, Saint Francis of Assisi
26th Week, Friday, Oct 4, Saint Francis of Assisi
Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Luke 10:13-16
Job talks about God; God's wisdom far surpasses ours.
26th Week, Thursday, Oct 3
26th Week, Thursday, Oct 3
Job 19:21-27; Lk 10:1-12
Job trusts God; "I will see God with my own eyes."
26th Week, Tuesday, Oct 1: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (of Lisieux)
26th Week, Tuesday, Oct 1: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (of Lisieux)
Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 / Luke9:51-56
Job speaks about his suffering; He didn't hold back on his feelings.
26th Week, Monday, Sept 30: St. Jerome
Job 1:6-22 / Luke 9:46-50
Suffering comes to Job: Job remained faithful to God.
25th Week, Saturday, Sept 28: Saint Wenceslaus
25th Week, Saturday, Sept 28: Saint Wenceslaus
Ecclesiastes 11:9 - 12:8 / Luke 9:43-45
Ecclesiastes talks about death; God is going to judge you.
25th Week, Friday, Sept 27: Saint Vincent de Paul
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 / Luke 9:18-22
Ecclesiastes talks about time: Everything happens at the time God chooses.
25th Week, Thursday, Sept 26: Saints Cosmas and Damian
Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 / Luke 9:7-9
Ecclesiastes talks about human nature: There is nothing new in the whole world.
25th Week, Wednesday, Sept 25
Proverbs 30:5-9 / Luke 9:1-6
Proverbs speaks about human needs: Let me be neither rich nor poor.
25th Week, Tuesday, Sept 24
Proverbs 21:1-6. 10-13 / Luke 8:19-21
Proverbs talks about the poor: If you ignore them, you will be ignored.
25th Week, Monday, Sept 23
25th Week, Monday, Sept 23
Proverbs 3:27-34 / Luke 816-18
Proverbs speaks about humble people; God treats humble people kindly.
25th Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (see Responsorial Psalm)
We have God for our help. The Lord upholds our life. May the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Sept 21: St. Matthew, the Apostle
Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 / Matthew 9:9-13
There is one Lord over all: Preserve your unity.
24th Week, Friday 20: Sts Andrew Kim and Companions
1 Cor 15:12-20 / Luke 8:1-3
Paul talks about our resurrection: Christ has been raised.
24th Week Thursday, Sept 19
24th Week, Thursday, Sept 19
1 Cor 15:1-11 / Luke 7:36-50
Paul talks about our roots: I passed on to you what I received.
24th Week, Wednesday, Sept 18
1 Cor 12:31 - 13:13 / Luke 7:31-35
Paul talks about gifts: The greatest gift is love.
24th Week, Tuesday, Sept 17: Saint Robert Bellarmine
24th Week, Tuesday, Sept 17:
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: Sts Cornelius and Cyprian
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.
Sept 14: Exaltation of the Cross
The Triumph of the 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, Friday, Sept 13: Saint John Chrysostom
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-27 / Luke 6:39-42
23rd Week, Thursday, Sept 12
Paul talks about scandal; take care not to cause others
to sin
1 Cor 8:1-7, 11-13 / Luke 6:27-38
23rd Week, Wednesday, Sept 11
1 Cor 7:25-31 / Luke 6:20-26
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 10
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 10
1 Cor 6:1-11 / Luke 6:12-19
Paul speaks about disputes: Settle your disputes among yourselves.
23rd Week, Monday, Sept 9: St. Peter Claver
1 Cor 5:1-8 / Luke 6:6-11
Paul talks about sin: Remove the old yeast of sin.
22nd Week, Saturday, Sept 7th
22nd Week, Friday, Sept 6
Sept 2: Labor Day in the U. S.
Sept 2: Labor Day in the U. S. The first Labor Day was observed on September 5, 1882, to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers and to give them a day off on the last day of the summer. Today, Labor Day unofficially signals the beginning of a new “school” year of work and study and the end of the “lazy days of summer.” It was President Grover Cleveland who signed a bill into law on June 28, 1894, declaring Labor Day a national holiday.
The Nativity of the BVM, September 8
The Nativity of the BVM, September 8
A ruler will come from Bethlehem; He will bring peace.
Micah 5:1-4 or Romans 8:28-30 / Matthew 1-16, 18-23
22nd Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting: (see the Gospel)
Jesus our Lord has called us together and he says to us today: “Listen to me, all of you, and try to understand.” May we hear his word and put it into practice, and may the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.
22nd Week, Thursday, Sept 5th: St Teresa of Kolkata
1 Cor 3:18-23 / Luke 5:1-11
22nd Week, Wednesday, Sept 4th
1 Cor 3:1-9 / Luke 4:38-44
22nd Week, Tuesday, Sept 3rd: St. Gregory the Great
22nd Week, Monday, Sept 2nd
21st Week, Saturday
Paul talks about God's ways; God chose the lowly to confound the lofty.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Mt 25: 14-30
21st Week, Friday, St. Euphrasia
1 Cor 1:17-25 / Matthew 25:1-13
Paul talks about Christ’s crucifixion: It was nonsense to the Gentiles.
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, Wednesday: St. Augustine
21st Week, Wednesday: St. Augustine
2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18
Do just what we did; We worked day and night.
21st Week, Tuesday, Aug 27: Saint Monica
21st Week, Monday
21st Week, Monday: 2 Thess 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22
Paul addresses the Thessalonians; I thank God for you.
21st Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (see Second Reading)
Christ loved his Church; he gave himself up for her to make her holy and immaculate; he nourishes us and cares for us. May his love and peace be always with you. R/ And also with you.
20th Sunday B - Liturgy
Greeting
God’s wisdom has prepared his wine and laid the table. He invites us: ‘‘Come and eat my bread, drink the wine I have prepared!” This is our Lord’s invitation to us. May we answer his invitation and may he always be with you. R/ And also with you.
19th Week: August 12-17:
19th Week: August 12-17:
Aug 12 Monday: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
St. Bartholomew, Apostle, Aug 24
The city rested on a foundation; The Apostles' names were written on it.
20th Week, Friday, August 23: St. Rose of Lima
20th Week, Friday, August 23; St. Rose of Lima
Ezekiel 37:1-4 / Matthew 22:34-40
Behold these dry bones! "I will breathe life back into them!"
20th Week, Thursday, August 22; Queenship of Bl. V. Mary
20th Week, Thursday, August 22
Ezekiel 36:23-28 / Matthew 22:1-14
God promises: "I will give you a new heart and a new spirit."
20th Week, Wednesday, August 21; Saint Pius X
20th Week, Wednesday, August 21; Saint Pius X
Ezekiel 34:1-11 / Matthew 20:1-16
20th Week, Tuesday, August 20; Saint Bernard
20th Week, Monday, Aug 19; Saint John Eudes
19th Week, Saturday, August 17
19th Week, Saturday, August 17
Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13, 30-32 / Matthew 19:13-15
God speaks about judgment; "I will judge each by what he has done."
19th Week, Friday, August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary
19th Week, Friday, August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary
Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 / Matthew 19:3-12
God speaks of Israel: “I loved you, but you deserted me.”
Aug 15: Assumption of Mary and Independence Day of India
Opening:
O God, our creator, you have made this world out of love and gathered us together as one family.
19th Week, Wednesday, Aug 14; St. Maximilian Kolbe
19th Week, Wednesday, Aug 14; St. Maximilian Kolbe
Ezekiel 9:1-7; 10:18-22 / Matthew 18:15-20
Ezekiel has a vision of Jerusalem: “Only those who mourn will be saved. ”
19th Week, Tuesday, August 13; STs Pontian and Hypolytus
19th Week, Tuesday, August 13; Saints Pontian and Hypolytus
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 12
19th Week, Monday, August 12
Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28 / Matthew 17:22-27
God appears to Ezekiel; The Lord appeared in a storm.
Aug 10: Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, August 10
2 Cor 9:6-10 / John 12:24-26
Paul talks about giving; God loves a cheerful giver.
18th Week, Friday, Aug 9: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
18th Week, Friday, Aug 9: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 / Matthew 16:24-25
God speaks through Nahum: The city was doomed.
18th Week, Thursday, Aug 8:
Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Matthew 16:13-23:
God makes a promise: “I will make a new covenant
18th Week, Wednesday, Aug 7: Sts Cajetan, Sixtus II & Companions
18th Week, Wednesday, Aug 7: Sts Cajetan, Sixtus II & Companions
Jeremiah 31: 1-7 / Matthew 15: 21-28
God comforts his people: “Once again I will rebuild you.”
Transfiguration of Our Lord, Aug 6th - Liturgy
Transfiguration of Our Lord: LISTEN TO MY SON!
Greeting:
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'.
18th Week, Monday, Aug 5th: Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica
18th Week, Monday, Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica
Jeremiah 28:1-17 / Matthew 14:13-21
Two prophets: One was false; the other, true.
17th Week, Saturday, Aug 3
17th Week, Saturday, Aug 3
Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 / Matthew 14:1-12
God speaks through Jeremiah: "Reform your ways!"
17th Week, Friday, Aug 2nd
Jeremiah 26:1-9 / Matthew 13:54-58
Jeremiah prophesies trouble: The people threatened Jeremiah.
17th Week, Thursday, Aug 1st; Saint Alphonsus Liguori
17th Week, Thursday, Aug 1st; St Alphonsus Liguori
Jeremiah 18:1-6 / Matthew 13:47-53
We are clay in God's hands: He fashions us like a potter.
17th Week, Wednesday, July 31; St. Ignatius of Loyola
17th Week, Wednesday, July 31; St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jeremiah 15: 10, 16-21 / Matthew 13: 44-46
Jeremiah is crushed and depressed; God promises to help him.
17th Week, Tuesday, July 30: St Peter Chrysologus
17th Week, Tuesday, July 30: St Peter
Chrysologus
Jeremiah 14:17-22 / Matthew 13:36-43
A disaster strikes Judah: The people wondered if God still loved them.
17th Week, Monday, July 29: St. Martha
Jeremiah 13:1-11 / Matthew 13:31-35: St. Martha
God talks about his people: "I made them cling to me closely."
16th Week, Saturday, July 27
16th Week, Saturday, July 27
Jeremiah 7:1-11 / Matthew 13:24-30
The Lord speaks; "Reform your ways and your deeds."
17th Sunday B - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (see second reading)
We are gathered here together by the Holy Spirit as one body united in one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God, the Father of all. May the Lord Jesus, who has called us together, be always with you. R/ And also with you.
16th Week, Friday, July 26: Saints Joachim and Ann
16th Week, Friday, July 26; Saints Joachim and Ann
Jeremiah 3:14-17 / Matthew 13:18-23
God speaks to the people of Jerusalem: “Return, rebellious children.”
16th Week, Wednesday, July 24
16th Week, Wednesday, July 24
Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10 / Matthew 13:1-9
Jeremiah protests his calling: “I am too young!”
16th Week, Tuesday, July 23
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 / Matthew 12:46-50
God is forgiving: He casts our sins into the sea.
16th Week, Monday, July 22: St Mary Magdalene
16th Week, Monday, July 22
Micah 6:1-4, 6-8 / Matthew 12:38-42
The Lord instructs us: Walk humbly with your God.
15th Week, Saturday, July 20
15th Week, Saturday, July 20
Micah 2:1-5 / Matthew 12:14-21
Micah warns Judah: “What you take will be taken from you.”
15th Week, Friday, July 19
15th Week, Friday, July 19
Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 / Matthew 12:1-8
Hezekiah prays to God: God answered his prayer.
15th Week, Thursday, July 18
15th Week, Thursday, July 18
Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 / Matthew 11:28-30
Isaiah holds out hope: Those sleeping in their graves will wake up.
15th Week. Wednesday. July 17
15th Week. Wednesday. July 17
Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16 / Matthew 11:25-27
Isaiah rebukes Assyria: “Can an ax be greater than its user?”
15th Week, Tuesday, July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
15th Week, Tuesday, July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Isaiah 7:1-9 / Matthew 11:20-24
God speaks through Isaiah: “If your faith is firm, you’ll be firm.”
15th Week: July 15-20:
15th Week: July 15-20:
July 15 Monday (Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church):
15th Week, Monday, July 15
15th Week, Monday, July 15
Isaiah 1:10-17 / Matthew 10:34-11:1
Isaiah calls for reform: “Stop all this evil.”
14th Week, Saturday, July 13th
14th Week, Saturday, July 13th
Isaiah 6:1-8 / Matthew 10:24-33
14th Week, Friday, July 12th
14th Week, Friday, July 12th
Hosea 14:2-10 / Matthew 10:16-23
Hosea concludes his prophecy: Return to the Lord, your God.
14th Week, Thursday, July 11
14th Week, Thursday, July 11
Hosea 11:1-4, 8-9 / Matthew 10:7-15
July 4th: US Independence Day
14th Week, Wednesday, Jul 10
14th Week, Tuesday, July 9th
14th Week, Tuesday, July 9th
Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 / Matthew 9:32-38
Hosea warns Israel: “Sow the wind; reap a storm.”
14th Week, Monday, Jul 8
14TH Week, Monday, July 8
Hosea2:16-18, 21022 / Matthew 9:18-26
Hosea prophesies in Israel: I will speak to Israel’s heart
13th Week, Saturday, July 6th; Saint Maria Goretti
13th Week, Saturday, July 6th; Saint Maria Goretti
Amos 9:11-15 / Matthew 9:14-17
Amos holds out hope to Israel; God said, "I will rescue my people."
13th Week, Friday, July 5th
13th Week, Friday, July 5th
Amos 8: 4-6, 9-12 / Matthew 9: 9-13
Amos foretells terrible days ahead; "People will hunger for God's Word."
13th Week, Thursday, July 4th: St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Amos 7:10-17 / Matthew 9:1-8
Amos is ordered out of Israel: “Go on back to Judah.”
July 3rd: St. Thomas, Apostle of India
Ephesians 2:19-22 / John 20:24-29
You are no longer strangers: You are being built into God’s temple.
13th Week, Tuesday, July 2nd
13th Week, Tuesday, July 2nd
Amos 3:1-6; 4:11-12 / Matthew 8:23-27
13th Week, Monday, July 1
13th Week, Monday, July 1
Amos 2:6-11, 13-16 / Matthew 8:18-22
Amos prophesies in Israel: “You trample on the poor!”
Saints Peter and Paul: Feast: June 29
Starter Story: God chooses ordinary people: Sinners who will become saints in order to understand other sinners and uplift them.
12th Week, Friday, Jun 28th; Saint Irenaeus
2 Kings 25: 1-12 / Matthew 8: 1-4
Babylon strikes Judah again: The city and the Temple were destroyed.
12th Week, Thursday, June 27
12th Week, Thursday, June 27
2 Kings 24:8-17 / Matthew 7:21-29
Babylon attacked Judah for the first time: Many Jews were led into exile.
12th Week, Wednesday, June 26
12th Week, Wednesday, June 26
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 / Matthew 7:15-20
God covenants with Abraham; A flaming torch passed by.
12th Week, Tuesday, June 25
12th Week, Tuesday, June 25
2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36 / Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Hezekiah prays: God heard his prayer.
11th Week, Saturday, June 22
11th Week, Saturday, June 22
2 Chronicles 24: 17-25 / Matthew 6: 24-34
Zechariah speaks out; Zechariah was murdered by the people.
11th Week, Friday, June 21
11th Week, Friday, June 21
2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 / Matthew 6:19-23
Athaliah plots evil; God's providence frustrates her plot.
11th Week, Thursday, June 20
11th Week, Thursday, June 20
Sir/Ecclesiasticus 48:1-14 / Matthew 6:7-15
Sirach eulogizes Elijah and Elisha: Elisha worked many marvels.
11th Week, Wednesday, June 19
11th Week, Wednesday, June 19
2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 / Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Elijah strikes the water: He and Elisha cross the river dry-shod.
11th Week Ordinary time, Tuesday, June 18
11th Week Ordinary time, Tuesday, June 18
1 Kings 21:17-29 / Matthew 5:43-48
Ahab’s wife leads him astray: Ahab sinned gravely against God.
11th Week, Monday, Jun 17
11th Week, Monday, Jun 17
1 Kings 21:1-16 / Matthew 9:36-42
Jezebel plots Naboth’s death: Witnesses lied and Naboth was killed.
Fathers' Day - Reflections and Quotes
More Materials posted under "Fathers' Day"
category - TK
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Dads are different than Moms. They parent differently. They protect
differently. They teach differently. Moms buy bumper pads. Dads buy Band-Aids.
Moms schedule “play days.” Dads encourage “throw-downs.” Some of you are not
going to be happy about this, and of course there are lots of exceptions, but
overall there just do seem to be different styles inherent between Moms and
Dads.
10th Week, Saturday, Jun 15th
1 Kings 19:19-21 / Matthew 5:33-37
Elijah calls Elisha: Elisha follows Elijah.
10th Week, Friday, Jun 14
10th Week, Friday, Jun 14
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 13: St. Anthony of Padua
10th Week, Thursday, Jun 13: St. Anthony of Padua
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 12
10th Week, Wednesday, Jun 12
1 Kings 18:20-39 / Matthew 5:17-19
Elijah prays: “Answer me, Lord!”
10th Week, Tuesday, June 11; Saint Barnabas, Apostle
10th Week, Tuesday, June 11
1 Kings 17:7-16 / Matthew 5:13-16
A poor widow feeds Elijah: Her faith and generosity were rewarded.
10th Week, Monday, Jun 10th
10TH Week, Monday: June 10th
1 Kings 17:1-6 / Matthew 5:1-12
Elijah warns Ahab: “A drought will ravage the land.”
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saturday, Jun 8th
9th Week, Saturday, June 8th
2 Timothy 4:1-8 / Mark 12:38-44; I have finished the race: I await God’s reward.
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; June 7th; Titular Feast of the Priests of Holy Cross
9th Week, Thursday, June 6th
2 Timothy 2:8-15 / Mark 12:28-34
They can chain me: But they can’t chain God’s Word.
9th Week, Wednesday, June 5th; Saint Boniface
2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 / Mark 12:18-27
9th Week, Tuesday, June 4
2 Peter 3:11-15, 17-18 / Mark 12:13-17
9th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, Jun 3rd
2 Peter 1:2-7 / Mark 12:1-12
Peter sends greetings: May you be filled with peace.
8th Week, Saturday, June 1
8th Week, Saturday, June 1
Jude 17, 20-25
Remember the Apostles' words; Pray in the Holy Spirit.
Visitation of the BVM, May 31
Zephaniah 3:14-18 or Romans 12:9-16 / Luke 1:39-56
Mary sings of God's goodness; "The Lord has exalted my lowliness. "
8th Week, Thursday, May 30
8th Week, Thursday, May 30
Once you were not God's people; Now you are God's people.
1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12
8th Week, Wednesday, May 29
8th Week, Wednesday, May 29
We have been saved; The price of salvation was Christ's
blood.
1 Peter 1:18-25
8th Week, Tuesday, May 28
8th Week, Tuesday, May 28
1 Peter 1:10-16 / Mark 10:28-31
Recall Scripture's words; “Be holy because I am holy.”
8th Week, Monday, May 27: St Augustine of Canterbury
8th Week, Monday, May 27
1 Peter 1:3-9 / Mark 10:17-27
You may have to suffer, But it will purify your faith.
7tth Week: May 20-25:
7tth Week: May 20-25:
May 20 Monday (The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church)
7th Week, Saturday, May 25
7th Week, Saturday, May 25
James 5:13-20 / Mark 10:13-16
Remember this! Whoever converts a sinner does great work.
7th Week, Friday, May 24th
7th Week, Friday, May 24th
James 5:9-12 / Mark 10:1-12
Use the prophets as models; Be patient!
7th Week, Thursday, May 23: Reflection & Liturgy
7th Week, Thursday, May 23
James 5:1-6 / Mark 9:41-50
7th Week, Wednesday, May 22
7th Week, Wednesday, May 22
James 4:13-17 / Mark 9:38-40
Tomorrow is uncertain; “Life is brief like a puff of smoke.”
7th Week, Tuesday, May 21; Reflection & Liturgy
James 4:1-10 / Mark 9:30-37
Be humble! “God resists the proud.”
7th Week, Monday, May 20 - Mary, Mother of the Church: Reflection & Liturgy
7th Week, Monday, May 20 - Reflection & Liturgy
James 3:13-18 / Mark 9:14-29
True wisdom is from above: It is humble and filled with good sense.
Pentecost Sunday - Liturgy
Greeting (see Sequence)
May the Spirit of the Lord make flexible what is rigid, kindle what is frigid, straighten what is wayward. With his Spirit may the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.
7th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 18
7th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 18
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 / John 21:20-25
Paul preaches in Rome: Ile taught about Jesus.
7th Week of Easter, Friday, May 17
7th Week of Easter, Friday, May 17
Acts 25:3-21 / John 21:15-19
Paul goes before King Agrippa; Paul claims Jesus is alive.
7th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 16
7th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 16
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 / John 17:20-26
The Lord speaks to Paul; "Keep up your courage!"
7th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 15
7th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 15
Acts 2028-36 / John 17:11-19
Paul recalls some words of Jesus: There's more joy in giving than in getting. "
7th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 14
7th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 14
Acts 20:17-27 / John 17:1-11
Paul speaks of his death: "If only I can finish my mission.”
7th Week of Easter, Monday, May 13
7th Week of Easter, Monday, May 13
Acts 19:1-8 / John 16:29-33
Paul meets some incomplete Christians: He baptized them: in the name of Jesus
Mothers' Day
# 1: Mother’s sacrificial love: On Sunday, August 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed.
Easter 7 Sunday B
THE WORD:
In John’s account of the Last Supper, after his final teachings to his disciples before his passion, Jesus addresses his Father in heaven. Today’s Gospel is from Chapter 17 of John’s Gospel, the “high priestly prayer” of Jesus in which he prays for his disciples, that they may be united in love, persevere despite the world’s “hatred” of them for the Word that they will proclaim, and be “consecrated” in the “truth.”
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 11
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 11
Acts 18:23-28 / John 16:23-28
Jesus gives final instructions; "Ask and you will receive. "
6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 10
6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 10
Acts 18:9-18 / John 16:20-23
Jesus speaks about the future: “Your grief will become joy.”
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 11
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 11
Acts 18:23-28 / John 16:23-28
Jesus gives final instructions; "Ask and you will receive. "
6th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 9
Easter 6th Week, Thursday, May 9
Acts 18:1-8 / John 16:16-20
Jesus speaks about his leaving: “In a little while and you will no longer see me” (Jn 16/16)
6th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 8
6th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 8
Acts 17:15, 22 - 18:1 / John 16:12-15
Jesus speaks more about the Spirit; "The Spirit will guide you.”
6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 7
6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 7
Acts 16:22-34 / John 16:5-11
Jesus speaks about the Spirit; "The Spirit will convict the world about sin. "
6th Week of Easter, Monday, May 6
6th Week of Easter, Monday, May 6
Acts 16:11-15 / John 15:26 - 16:4
Jesus instructs his disciples; "You must bear witness on my behalf. "
Easter 5th Week: Apr 29-May 4
Easter 5th Week: April 29-May 4:
April 29 Monday (Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church):