27th Week, Monday, Oct 6; Saint Bruno
Jonah 1:1 - 2:1, 11 / Luke 10:25-37
God calls Jonah: Jonah fled from God.
27th Week, Monday, Oct 6; Saint Bruno
Jonah 1:1 - 2:1, 11 / Luke 10:25-37
God calls Jonah: Jonah fled from God.
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1. Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed
2. Faith of the Servant
26th Week, Saturday; Oct 4; Saint Francis of Assisi
The prophet exhorts the people, "Turn back to God!"
Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29
26th Week, Friday, Oct 3
Baruch 1:15-22 / Luke 10:13-16
The people confess their guilt; "We have sinned!"
St. Theresa of Lisieux, Oct 1
Isaiah 66:10-14/ Matthew 18:1-5
God makes a promise to Israel; "You will rejoice.”
26th Week, Tuesday, Sept 30; Saint Jerome
Zechariah 8:20-23 / Luke 9:51-56
St. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, RAPHAEL, 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.
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.
25th Week, Saturday, Sept 27; Saint Vincent de Paul
Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15 / Luke 9:43-45
God speaks through Zechariah; I am coming to dwell among you.
25th Week, Friday, Sept 26; Sts Cosmas and Damian
Haggai 1:15 - 2:9 / Luke 9:18-22
25th Week, Thursday, Sept 25
Haggai 1:1-8 / Luke 9:7-9
25th Week, Wednesday, Sept 24
Ezra 9:5-9 / Luke 9:1-6
Ezra prays to God; We sinned, but you forgave us.
25th Week, Tuesday, Sept 23
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 22
Ezra 1:1-6 / Lk 8:16-18
Cyrus frees the exiled Jews; They prepare to return home.
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.
24th Week, Saturday, Sept 20; Saints Andrew Kim & Comp.
1 Tim 6:13-16 / Luke 8:4-15
Paul gives parting advice; Keep God's commands till Christ returns.
24th Week, Friday, Sept 19; Saint Januarius
1 Tim 6:2-12 / Luke 8:1-3
Paul talks about temptation; Love of money is the root of evil.
24th Week, Thursday, Sept 18
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 17th; St Robert Bellarmine
1 Tim 3:14-16 / Luke 7:31-35
Paul talks about Christianity: The mystery of our faith is great.
24th Week, Tuesday, Sept 16; Sts Cornelius and Cyprian
1 Timothy 3:1-13 / Luke 7:11-17
Paul talks about leaders: Leaders should have proven virtue.
Greeting
Praise to God our Father, who loved us so much that he gave us his only Son, so that all who believe in him may have eternal life. May Jesus fill us with his life and be with you always. R/ And also with you.
23rd Week, Saturday, Sept 13: Saint John Chrysostom
1 Tim 1:15-17 / Luke 6:43-49
Paul talks about his sinfulness; Jesus made me an example of his mercy.
23rd Week, Friday, Sept 12
1 Tim 1:1-2, 12-14 / Luke 6:39-42
I was an arrogant blasphemer; But God forgave me.
23rd Week, Thursday, Sept 11
Colossians 3:12-17 / Luke 6:27-38
Bear with one another; Forgive as the Lord forgives you.
23rd Week, Wednesday, Sept 10
Col 3:1-11 / Luke 6:20-26
You are in Christ's company; Seek what is above.
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 9: Saint Peter Claver
Colossians 2:6-15 / Luke 6:12-19
Live in Christ; Abound with thanksgiving.
22nd Week, Saturday, Sept 6
Colossians 1:21-23 / Luke 6:1-5
Sin alienates us from God: Christ reconciled us back to God.
22nd Week, Friday, Sept 5
Colossians 1:15-20 / Luke 5:33-39
Christ is the visible likeness of God; God's fullness resides in Jesus
22nd Week, Thursday, Sept 4
Colossians 1:9-14 / Luke 5:1-11
Paul prays for the Colossians; Your knowledge of God will grow
22nd Week, Wednesday, Sept 3: Saint Gregory the Great
Colossians 1:1-8 / Luke 4:38-44
Paul rejoices in the Colossians; Their faith is bearing fruit.
22nd Week, Tuesday, Sept 2
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 Week, Monday, Sept 1
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, August 30
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12: Mt 25:14-30
Paul encourages the people to make even greater progress.
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, Thursday, August 28; St. Augustine
1 Thess 3:7-13 / Matthew 24:42-51
Paul prays for the Thessalonians; May God make your love grow.
21st Week, Wednesday, August 27; St. Monica
1 Thess 2:9-13 / Matthew 23:27-32
Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians; They accepted his word as God's word.
21st Week, Monday, August 25
1 Thes 1:2-5, 8-10 / Matthew 23:13-22
Paul rejoices over the Thessalonians; They turned to God.
Greeting
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 23; Saint Rose of Lima
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)
God raises up a leader for Israel; He chose Jephthah, an outcast
20th Week, Wednesday, August 20: Saint Bernard
Judges 9:6-15 / Matthew 20:1-1620th Week, Tuesday, Aug 19; Saint John Eudes
Judges
6:11-24 / Matthew 19:23-30
Gideon protests; God's call to him; He said, "lam the lowest of the low. "
20th Week, Monday, August 18; St. Helena
Judges
2:11-19 / Matthew 19:16-22
Israel sins against God; They worshiped false gods.
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.
August 16: 19th Week, Saturday,
Joshua 24:14-29 / Matthew 19:13-15
Joshua confronts the people; "Decide whom you will serve."
19th Week, Thursday, August 14: Maximillian Kolbe
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 13
Duet 34:1-12 / Matthew 18:15-20
Moses dies; "You shall not enter the land. "
19th Week, Tuesday: Deuteronomy 31:1-8;mt 18; 1-5, 10, 12-14
Moses continues his exhortation: "Fear not! The LORD marches with you."
19th Week, Monday, August 11; St. Clare
Deuteronomy 10:12-22 / Matthew 17:22-27
Moses exhorts the Israelites; “Befriend the alien.”
18th Week, Saturday, August 9: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Deut 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20
Moses recites the Shema Israel; "Love the Lord with all your heart."
18th Week, Friday, Aug 8: Saint Dominic
God blessed greatly: "You must keep his commandments."
Deuteronomy 4:32-40 / Matthew 16:24-28
18th Week, Thursday, August 7
Numbers
20:1-13 / Matthew 16:13-23
God blessed you greatly; You must keep his commandments
18th Week, Tuesday, August 5; Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
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 4; St. John Vianney
Numbers 11:4-15 / Matthew 14:13-21
Moses prays to God; "1 can't carry this burden any longer.
17th Week, Saturday, August 2: Saint Peter Julian Eymard
Leviticus 25:1, 8-17 / Matthew 14:1-12
17th Week, Friday, Aug 1st; Saint Alphonsus Liguori
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 31; St. Ignatius of Loyola
Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; The Israelites built a meeting tent; A cloud covered the tent.
17th Week, Wednesday; St Peter Chrysologus
Exodus 34:29-35 / Matthew 13:44-46
17th Week, Tuesday, July 29
16th Week; July 21-26:
July 21, Monday: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor;
17th Week, Monday, July 28th
17th Sunday C: Teach us to Pray; Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (see Rom 8:14-15)
16th Week, Saturday, July 26: Sts Joachim and Anne
Exodus 24:3-8 / Matthew 13:24-30
16th Week, Thursday, July 24
Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20 / Matthew 13:10-17
God manifests his presence; All the People trembled.
16th Week, Wednesday, July 23
Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 / Matthew 13:1-9
16th Week, Tuesday, July 22; St Mary Magdalene
Exodus 14:21 - 15:1 / Matthew 12:46-50
God saves his people; Moses stretched out his hand.
16th Week, Monday, July 21; St Lawrence of Brindisi
Exodus 14:5-18 / Matthew 12:36-42
The people complain to Moses: "We were better off in Egypt!"
Greeting (See Second Reading)
To us is proclaimed in this assembly the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ among us.
15th Week: July 14-19:
July 14 Monday: Saint Camillus de Lellis, priest & in the U. S. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin: Mt 10:34–11:1:
15th Week, Saturday, July 19: Sts. Justa and Rufina
Exodus 12:37-42 / Matthew 12:14-21
15th Week, Friday, July 18
Exodus 11:10 -12:14 / Matthew 12:1-8
The Israelites celebrate the Passover; "Procure a lamb. "
15th Week, Thursday, July 17
Exodus 3:13-20 / Matthew 11:28-30
What is your name? “I am who am.”
15th Week, Wednesday, July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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 15: St Bonaventure
Exodus 2:1-15 / Matthew 11:20-24
Birth and early life of Moses; Moses fled to Midian
15th Week, Monday, July 14: St Kateri Tekakwitha
Exodus 1:8-14, 22 / Matthew 10:34 - 11:1
Joseph is forgotten; The Israelites became slaves.
14th Week, Saturday, July 12
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 11: St. Benedict
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 10: 7 Martyrs & St Felicity, their Mother
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 9
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 08
Genesis 32:23-33 / Matthew 32-38
Jacob gets a new name; "You shall be called Israel.”
14th Week, Monday, July 7
Genesis 28:10-22 / Matthew 9:18-26
Jacob has a dream; He saw the Lord.
13th Week, Saturday, July 5; St Anthony Zaccaria
Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 / Matthew 9:14-17
Jacob steals Esau's blessing Saturday: Are you really my son Esau?”
13th Week, Friday, July 4; St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 / Matthew 9:9-13
Isaac marries Rebekah; His love for Rebekah healed Isaac.
Ephesians 2:19-22 / John 20:24-29
You are no longer strangers: You are being built into God’s temple.
13th Week, Wednesday, July 2nd
Genesis 21:5, 8-20 / Matthew 8:28-34
Isaac is born to Sarah; "Isaac is your true heir.”
13th Week, Tuesday, July 1st
Genesis 19:15-29 / Matthew 8:23-27
God punishes two cities: Fire destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.
13th Week, Monday, June 30; The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Genesis 18:16-33 / Matthew 8:18-22
Abraham bargains with God; "What if you find ten good people?"
12th Week, Thursday; Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
Hagar bears Abram's son; He was named Ishmael.
12th Week, Wednesday, June 25
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 / Matthew 7:15-20
God covenants with Abraham; A flaming torch passed by.
12th Week, Monday, June 23
Genesis 12:1-9 / Matthew 7:1-5
God calls Abraham; "Go forth to a new land!"
Corpus Christi: Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
11th Week, Saturday, June 21; Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
2 Cor 12:1-10 / Matthew 6:24-34
God's grace is enough; When I am weak, then I am strong.
11th Week, Friday, June 20;
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 19th
2 Cor 11:1-11 / Matthew 6:7-15
Beware of false prophets; They teach a different gospel.
11th Week, Wednesday, June 18
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 17
2 Cor 8:1-9 / Matthew 5:43-48
11th Week, Monday, June 16
2 Cor 6:1-10 / Matthew 5:38-42
Saturday, 10th Week: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
God has reconciled us in Christ; We are new creations.
Friday, 10th Week, June 13: St. St. Anthony of Padua
Jesus died for us; We will be raised like him.
2 Corinthians 4:7-15
10th Week, Thursday, June 12
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.
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, Tuesday, June 10
2 Cor 1:18-22 / Matthew 5:13-16
God is trustworthy; He has sealed us.
Mary Mother of the Church
James 3:13-18 / Mark 9:14-29
True wisdom is from above: It is humble and filled with good sense.
Greeting (See Sequence)
The Spirit of the Lord makes flexible what is rigid, kindles what is frigid, and straightens what is wayward. May the Lord give you this Spirit and be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Easter 7th Week: June 2-7:
June 2 Monday: Saints Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs: John 16: 29-33:
7th Week of Easter, Saturday, June 7
Acts
28:16-20, 30-31 / John 21:20-25
Paul preaches in Rome: Ile taught about Jesus.
7th Week of Easter, Friday, June 6th
Acts 25:3-21 / John 21:15-19
Paul goes before King Agrippa; Paul claims Jesus is alive.
7th Week of Easter, Thursday, June 5th: Saint Boniface
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 / John 17:20-26
The Lord speaks to Paul; "Keep up your courage!"
7th Week of Easter, Wednesday, June 4th
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, June 3rd
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, June 2
Acts 19:1-8 / John 16:29-33
Paul meets some incomplete Christians: He baptized them: in the name of Jesus
Easter 6th Week: May 26-31:
May 26 Monday: Saint Philip Neri, priest: John 15:26-16:4:
Greeting: The Risen Lord Jesus now lives in the glory of the Father. Through the Spirit of courage and love may he always be with you. R/ And also with you.
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. "
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 31
Acts 18:23-28 / John 16:23-28
6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 30
Acts 18:9-18 / John 16:20-23
Jesus speaks about the future: “Your grief will become joy.”
Easter 6th Week, Thursday, May 29
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 28
Jesus speaks more about the Spirit; "The Spirit will guide you.”
6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 27
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 26
Acts 16:11-15 / John 15:26 - 16:4
Jesus instructs his disciples; "You must bear witness on my behalf. "
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, Saturday, May 24
Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21
5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 23
Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17
5th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 22
Acts 15:7-21 / John 15:9-11
Jesus talks about love; "As the Father lows me, so I love you.”
5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 21
Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-6
5th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 20
Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31
Jesus calms his disciples; "Do not be troubled or afraid. "
5th Week of Easter, Monday, May 19
Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26
Jesus gives parting advice: “Keep working on love."
Acts 13:44-52 / John 14:7-14
4th Week of Easter, Friday, May 16th
Jesus makes a promise; "I will come back. "
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 15th
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 14
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 13th; Our Lady of Fatima
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 12th
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, May 10
Acts 9:31-42 / John 6:60-69
Many people leave Jesus; Peter stayed with Jesus.
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, May 9th
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, May 8
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, May 7th
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, May 6th
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, May 5th
Acts 6:8-15 / John 6:22-29
Stephen is arrested; Stephen was the Church's first martyr.
Third Sunday of Easter: C
1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14
Jesus instructs his disciples; "I am the way, the truth, and the life. "
Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 / Matthew 13:54-58
Jesus identifies himself with workers: “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?”
2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 30
Acts 5:17-26 / John 3:16-21
Jesus continues his instruction; "Whoever believes will not see death. "
2nd Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 29
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 28
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 26
Friday within Easter Octave, April 25
Acts 4:1-12 / John 21:1-14
They catch 153 fish; The net didn't break.
Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 24
Acts 3:11-26 / Luke 24:35-48
Jesus instructs his disciples; You are to be my witnesses.
Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 22
Acts 2:36-41 / John 20:11-18
Jesus speaks to Mary of Magdala; "Stop holding on to me."
Holy Week, Wednesday, April 16th
Isaiah 50:4-9 / Matthew 26:14-25
Jesus speaks about his betrayer; Judas said, "Surely it is not I?"
Tuesday of Holy Week, April 15
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, April 14
Isaiah 42:1-7 / John 12:1-11
Judas criticizes Mary; "Why was this oil not sold?"
5th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 12th
Ezekiel 37:21-28 / John 11:45-56
Jesus does remarkable things: Many people put their trust in him.
5th Week of Lent, Friday, Apr 11th