Starter Story: The year was 1770, and in a small Italian church, two altar boys prepared for Benediction.
Sacred Heart of Jesus: Titular Feast of Priests of Holy Cross
“My son died in 1994 but his heart only stopped beating this year”. Yes, the American little boy Nicholas’s heart was beating in someone else' body in Italy for more than 25 years after his death.
12th Week, Thursday, June 26
12th Week, Thursday; Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
Hagar bears Abram's son; He was named Ishmael.
12th Week, Wednesday, June 25
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
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
Corpus Christi: Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
11th Week, Saturday, June 21; Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
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; St Silverius
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
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
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
11th Week, Tuesday, June 17
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 16
11th Week, Monday, June 16
2 Cor 6:1-10 / Matthew 5:38-42
We are God's ministers; We seem to have nothing, but have all.
India's first Rocket was brought on a bicycle and started from a church
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India's first rocket being transported on bicycle (1963)
Saturday, 10th Week: June 14th
Saturday, 10th Week: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
God has reconciled us in Christ; We are new creations.
Friday, 10th Week: June 13th; Saint Anthony of Padua
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
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
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
10th Week, Tuesday, June 10
2 Cor 1:18-22 / Matthew 5:13-16
God is trustworthy; He has sealed us.
June 9th, Mary Mother of the Church - Reflection & Liturgy
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.
Pentecost Sunday: Liturgical Prayers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2nd
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:
Easter 6th Week: May 26-31:
May 26 Monday: Saint Philip Neri, priest: John 15:26-16:4:
Ascension Sunday - Liturgical Prayers
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.
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. "
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 31
6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 31
Acts 18:23-28 / John 16:23-28
Jesus gives final instructions; "Ask and you will receive. "
6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 30
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
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
6th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 28
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 27
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
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. "
Easter 6th Sunday C: Liturgical Prayers
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
5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 24
Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21
Jesus warns his disciples; ' 'They will Persecute you as they did me. "
5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 23
5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 23
Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17
Jesus talks more about love; "No one has greater love than this. "
5th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 22
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
5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 21
Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-6
Jesus talks about being one with him; "Remain in me, as I remain in you. "
5th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 20
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
5th Week of Easter, Monday, May 19
Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26
Jesus gives parting advice: “Keep working on love."
Easter 4th Week, Saturday, May 17
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, May 16th
4th Week of Easter, Friday, May 16th
Jesus makes a promise; "I will come back. "
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 15th
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Liturgical Prayers
Third Sunday of Easter: C
- Encountering
the Risen Lord
- Do You Love Me?
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. "
May 1st: St. Joseph, The Worker
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
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
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
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, Easter Octave, April 26
Saturday within Octave of Easter, April 26
Acts 4:13-21 / Mark 16:9-15
Jesus instructs his disciples; "Proclaim the gospel to all creatures. "
Friday within Easter Octave, April 25
Friday within Easter Octave, April 25
Acts 4:1-12 / John 21:1-14
They catch 153 fish; The net didn't break.
Thursday, Easter Octave, April 24
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.
Easter Octave, Wednesday, Apr 23
Acts 3:1-10 / Luke 24:13-35
Two disciples welcome a stranger: The stranger turned
out to be Jesus.
Tuesday, Easter Octave, April 22
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."
Easter Octave, Monday, Apr 21st
Acts
2:14, 22-33 / Matthew 28:8-15
Guards say Jesus’
body was stolen: This story still circulates.
Holy Week, Wednesday, April 16th
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
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
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
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
5th Week of Lent, Friday, Apr 11th
Jeremiah 20:10-13 / John 10:31-42
The Jews rebuke Jesus; "You, a man, are making yourself God.”
5th Week of Lent, Thursday, Apr 10th
5th Week of Lent, Thursday, Apr 10th
Genesis 17:3-9 / John 8:51-59
God covenants Abraham; “I will be your God.”
5th Week of Lent, Wednesday, Apr 9th
5th Week of Lent, Wednesday, Apr 9th
Daniel 3:14-20, 24-25, 28 / John 8:31-42
Jesus talks about his teaching; "Keep my word and you will know the truth. "
5th Week of Lent, Tuesday, Apr 8
5th Week of Lent, Tuesday, Apr 8
Numbers 21:4-9 / John 8:21-30
Jesus warns the Pharisees; "Where I am going you cannot come. "
5th Week of Lent, Monday, Apr 7
5th Week of Lent, Monday, April 7th
Daniel 13:41-62 / John 8:12-20
People bring a sinner to Jesus; Jesus forgave the sinner.
4th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 5th
4th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 5th
Jeremiah
11:18-20 / John 7:40-52
The crowds speak out about Jesus; Some believed; others did not.
4th Week of Lent, Friday, April 4th
4th Week of Lent, Friday, April 4th
Wisdom 2:1, 12-22 / John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Jesus continues speaking to the Jews; "I did not come on my own."
4th Week of Lent, Thursday, April 3rd
4th Week of Lent, Thursday, April 3rd
Exodus 32: 7-14; John 5: 31-47
Jesus speaks to the Jews; "My works testify on my behalf. "
4th Week of Lent, Wednesday, April 2nd
4th Week of Lent, Wednesday, April 2nd
Isaiah 49:8-15 / John 5:17-30
Jesus speaks to the people; "I seek not my will but God's."
4th Week of Lent, Tuesday, April 1st
4th Week of Lent, Tuesday, April 1st
Jesus cures a man; The man never gave up hope.
4th Week of Lent, Monday, March 31st
4th Week of Lent, Monday, March 31st
Isaiah
65:17-21 / John 4:43-54
Jesus saves a man's son; The man trusted Jesus.
3rd Week of Lent, Saturday, March 29
3rd Week of Lent, Saturday, March 29
Hosea 6:1-6 / Luke 18:9-14
Jesus rebukes the self-righteous; "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled. "
3rd Week of Lent, Friday, March 28
3rd Week of Lent, Friday, March 28
Hosea 14:2-10 / Mark 12:28-34
Jesus talks about love; "Love your neighbor as yourself. "
3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 27
3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 27
Jeremiah 7:23-28 / Luke 11:14-23
People misjudge Jesus; "He drives out devils by Beelzebul."
3rd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 26
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, Monday, Mar 24
3rd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 24
2 Kings 5:1-15 / Luke 4:24-30
Jesus repeats an old teaching: God is the God of all people.
2nd Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 22nd
2nd Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 22nd
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 / Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Jesus teaches about forgiveness; "A man had two sons . . . "
Lent 2nd Week, Friday, Mar 21st
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 / Matthew
21:33-43, 45-46
Jesus teaches the people: “Hear another parable”
Lent, 2nd Week, Thursday, March 20th
Lent, 2nd Week, Thursday, March 20th
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.
2nd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 18
2nd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 18
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 / Matthew 23:1-12
Jesus rebukes the Pharisees; "They widen their phylacteries. "
Lent 2nd Week, Monday; March 17th; St. Patrick
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, Mar 15th
1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 15; Deut 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus teaches about love; "Pray for your Persecutors. "
1st Week of Lent, Friday, Mar 14
1st Week of Lent, Friday, Mar 14
Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26
Jesus teaches about anger; "The angry Person is liable to judgment.
1st Week of Lent, Thursday, Mar 13th
1st Week of Lent, Thursday, Mar 13th
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, March 12th
1st Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 12th
Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 11:29-32
People asked Jesus for a sign; "No sign will be given. "
1st Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 11th
1st Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 11th
Isaiah 55:10-11 / Matthew 6:7-15
Jesus teaches about prayer; "This is how you are to pray. "
Lent 1st Week, Monday, Mar 10th: Reflection & Liturgy
Lent 1st Week, Monday, Mar 10th: 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, Mar 8; Saint John of God
Saturday after Ash Wednesday: Saint John of God
Isaiah 58: 9-14 / Luke 5: 27-32
Jesus talks about his mission: " "I came for those who need help.
Friday after Ash Wednesday, March 7; Saints Perpetua and Felicity
Friday after Ash Wednesday; Mar 7; Saints Perpetua and Felicity
Isaiah 58:1-9 / Matthew 9:14-15
Jesus talks about fasting: "My disciples will fast after I go.”
Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Mar 6th; Saint Colette
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 / Luke 9:22-25
Jesus talks about the cross: "Pick it up daily and follow me"
8th Week, Tuesday, March 4th: Saint Casimir
8th Week, Tuesday, Mar 4th:
Ecclesiasticus 35:1-12 / Mark 10:28-31
The just man's sacrifice is most pleasing: It will never be forgotten.
8th Week, Monday, Mar 3: Saint Katharine Drexel
8th Week, Monday, Mar 3
Ecclesiasticus
17: 24-29 / Mark 10:17-27
The Lord provides a way back; Return to the Lord.
7th Week, Saturday, March 1st
7th Week, Saturday, March 1st
Sirach 17:1-15
The Lord creates man; He made man in his image.
7th Week, Friday, Feb 28
7th Week, Friday, Feb 28
Sirach 6:5-17
A friend is priceless; Whoever finds one finds a treasure.
7th Week, Thursday, Feb 27
7th Week, Thursday, Feb 27; Sirach 5:1-8
Turn to the Lord; Don't put it off!
7th Week, Wednesday, Feb 26th
7th Week, Wednesday, Feb 26th
Wisdom instructs her children; She reveals profound secrets.
Sirach 4:11-19
7th Week, Tuesday, Feb 25th; Sr. Rani Maria
7th Week, Tuesday, Feb 25th: Sr. Rani Maria
Eccle 2:1-11 / Mark 9:30-37
Trust God; Your reward will not be lost.
7th Sunday C: Liturgical Reflections
Greeting (See 2 Cor 5:18)
It was God who reconciled us to himself in Christ and gave us the work of handing on this reconciliation. May the forgiving Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
6th Week: Feb 17-22:
6th Week: Feb 17-22:
Feb 17 Monday: Seven Founders of the Order of Servites: Mk 8:11-13:
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?
6th Week, Friday, Feb 21st: Saint Peter Damian
6th Week, Friday, Feb 21st: Saint Peter Damian
Genesis 11:1-9 / Mark 8:34 - 9:1
Let's build a tower; ''Let's make a name for ourselves."
6th Week, Thursday, Feb 20th: Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto
6th Week, Thursday, Feb 20th: Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Genesis 9:1-13 / Mark 8:27-33
God speaks to Noah and his sons; "1 will demand an accounting from you. "
6th Week, Wednesday, Feb 19th
6th Week, Wednesday, Feb 19th
Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22 / Mark 8:22-26
The flood subsides; The ark came to rest.
6th Week, Tuesday, Feb 18: St. Chavara Elias Kuriakose
6th Week, Tuesday, Feb 18: St. Chavara Elias Kuriakose
Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 / Mark 8:14-21
Sin spreads; God was sorry that he made human beings.
6th Week, Monday, Feb 17: Founders of the Servite Order
6th Week, Monday, Feb 17:
Genesis 4:1-15, 25 / Mark 8:11-13
God banishes Cain; God put a mark on Cain.
5th Week, Saturday, Feb 15
5th Week, Saturday, Feb 15
Genesis 3:9-24 / Mark 8:1-10
You ate the forbidden fruit; “In pain, you shall bear children.”
5th Week, Friday, Feb 14; Saints Cyril and Methodius
5th Week, Friday, Feb 14; Saints Cyril and Methodius
Genesis 3:1-8 / Mark 7:31-37
You will be like God; “You will know good from evil.”
5th Week, Thursday, Feb 13: St Catherine dei Ricci
5th Week, Thursday, Feb 13:
Genesis 2:18-25 / Mark 7:24-30
God makes a woman; Then God brought her to the man.
5th Week, Wednesday, Feb 12
5th Week, Wednesday, Feb 12
Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17 / Mark 7:14-23
As yet there were no humans; So, God formed a man.
5th Week, Tuesday, Feb 11; Our Lady of Lourdes
5th Week, Tuesday, Feb 11; Our Lady of Lourdes
Genesis 1:20 - 2:4 / Mark 7:1-13
Let birds fly across the sky; And God made all kinds of winged birds.
5th Week, Monday, Feb 10: St. Scholastica
5th Week, Monday, Feb 10; Saint Scholastica
Genesis 3:1-8 / Mark 7:31-37
You will be like God; “You will know good from evil.”
5th Sunday C: Call of Peter - Liturgical Prayers
5th Sunday C: Call of Peter - Liturgical Prayer
Greeting (See Second Reading)
4th Week: Feb 3-8:
4th Week: Feb 3-8:
Feb 3 Monday: St. Blaise, bishop and martyr & St Ansgar, bishop (In the U. S.St.Blaise, Bishop & Martyr)and the blessing of throats):
4th Week, Saturday, Feb 8; Saint Josephine Bakhita
4th Week, Saturday, Feb 8; Saint Josephine Bakhita
Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 / Mark 6:30-34
To Christ be glory forever: He brings out in you what is pleasing.
4th Week, Friday, Feb 7; St Gonzalo Garcia (India)
4th Week, Friday, Feb 7
Hebrews 13:1-8 / Mark 6:14-29
Imitate your forefathers; Love your fellow Hebrews.
4th Week, Thursday, Feb 6; St Paul Miki and Companions
4th Week, Thursday, Feb 6; St Paul Miki and Companions
Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 / Mark 6:7-13
The new covenant; the blood of Jesus changed our lives.
4th Week, Wednesday, Feb 5th; St. Agatha
4th Week, Wednesday, Feb 5th; St. Agatha
Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 / Mark 6:1-6
Don’t give up: Don’t lose heart.
4th Week, Tuesday, Feb 4th; St John De Britto (India)
4th Week, Tuesday, Feb 4th; St John De Britto
Hebrews 12:1-4 / Mark 5:21-43
Keep your eyes on Jesus; Persevere as Jesus persevered.
4th Week, Monday, Feb 3: Saint Blaise
4th Week, Monday, Feb 3: Saint Blaise
Hebrews 11:32-40 / Mark 5:1-20
These heroes suffered much; A dream born of faith sustained them.
February 2; PRESENTATION OF THE LORD - Liturgical Prayers
Sunday, February 2
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
3rd Week, Saturday, Feb 1st
3rd Week, Saturday, Feb 1st
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 / Mark 4:35-41
Imitate your forefathers; Be strong in faith!
3rd Week, Friday, Jan 31; Saint John Bosco
3rd Week, Friday, Jan 31; Saint John Bosco
Hebrews 10:32-39 / Mark 4:26-34
Don’t give up; Be patient!
3rd Week, Thursday, Jan 30th
3rd Week, Thursday, Jan 30th
Hebrews 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25
Jesus' death changed our situation; We should rouse each other to good works.
3rd Week, Wednesday, Jan 29th
3rd Week, Wednesday, Jan 29th
Hebrews 10:11-18 / Mark 4:1-20
The Lord speaks; “Their sins I will remember no more.”
3rd Week, Tuesday, Jan 28th: St. Thomas Aquinas
3rd Week, Tuesday, Jan 28th; Thomas Aquinas
Hebrews 10:1-10 / Mark 3:31-35
Jesus speaks; "I come to do your will, O God."
3rd Week, Monday, Jan 27th; Saint Angela Merici
3rd Week, Monday, Jan 27th; Angela Merici
Hebrews 9:15, 24-28 / Mark 3:22-30
Christ will come again; He will bring salvation to all.
2nd Week: Jan 20-25
2nd Week: Jan 20- 25
Jan 20 Monday (St. Fabian, Pope & St. Sebastian, Martyr) Mk 2:18-22:
Jan 25: Conversion of St. Paul: Reflection & Liturgy
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.”
2nd week, Friday, Jan 24; Saint Francis de Sales
2nd week, Friday, Jan 24; Saint Francis de Sales
Hebrews 8:6-13 / Mark 3:13-19
We are under the new covenant; God forgives our past.
2nd Week, Thursday, Jan 23
Hebrews 7:25 - 8:6 / Mark 3:7-12
Jesus reigns in heaven; He intercedes for us before God.
2nd Week, Wednesday, Jan 22; Saint Vincent Pallotti
Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 / Mark 3:1-6
Abraham meets Melchizedek; Abraham gave him a tenth of his booty.
2nd Week, Tuesday, Jan 21st; Saint Agnes
Hebrews 6:10-20 / Mark 2:23-28
Take heart; God will not forget your work and love.
2nd Week, Monday, Jan 20; Sts Fabian and Sebastian
Hebrews 5:1-10 / Mark 2:18-22
1st Week, Saturday, Jan 18th: St Margaret of Hungary
Hebrews 4:12-16 / Mark 2:13-17
We have a great high priest; He was tempted but did not sin.
1st Week, Friday, Jan 17th: Saint Anthony
Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 / Mark 2:1-12
Be on guard; Strive to enter God's rest: heaven.
1st Week, Thursday, Jan 16th: St Joseph Vaz
1st Week, Thursday, Hebrews 3:7-14 / Mark 1:40-45
Remain faithful to God; Encourage one another.
1st Week, Wednesday, Jan 15th: St Paul the Hermit
Hebrews 2:14-18 / Mark 1:29-39
Jesus shares our lot; He was tempted as we are.
1st Week, Tuesday, Jan 14; St Devasahayam Pillai (S. India)
Hebrews 2:5-12 / Mark 1:21-28
God exalts humankind; "What is man that you are mindful of him?"
1st Week, Monday, Jan 13; Saint Hilary
Hebrews 1:1-6 / Mark 1:14-20
God speaks to us through Jesus; Jesus is the imprint of God's being.
Jan 11: Saturday after Epiphany: Reflection & Liturgy
1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30
God hears our
prayers:
We should pray for sinners.
Jan 10: Friday after Epiphany
1 John 5:5-13 / Luke 5:12-16
Jesus is the Son of God: Water, blood, and Spirit testify to Jesus.
January 9; Thursday after Epiphany
January 9; Thursday after Epiphany
1 John 4:19 - 5:4 / Luke 4:14-22
How can we be sure we love God? Whoever loves God must also love others.
January 8th; Wednesday after Epiphany
January 8th; Wednesday after Epiphany
1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52
Love casts out fear; Have courage on judgment day.
January 7: Tuesday after Epiphany; St Raymond of Penyafort
January 7: Tuesday after Epiphany
1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44
God is love; Whoever loves knows God.
Jan 6th, Monday after Epiphany; St. Andre Bessette
1 John 3:22 - 4:6 / Matthew 4: 12-17, 23-25;
Do not trust every spirit: Test each spirit to see if it is of God.
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