Advent, December 22
1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56
Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicates Samuel to God.
Advent, December 20th
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.
Advent Wednesday, Dec 17
Advent 17th December
Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-7
Jacob prophesies; Judah will hold the Royal Scepter.
3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 16
3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 16
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 / Matthew 21:28-32
Zephaniah’s prophesies; I will prepare a humble people.
3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 15:
3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 15
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 / Matthew 21:23-27
Balaam prophesies; A star shall advance from Jacob.
Advent 3rd Sunday A: Liturgy
A. There Shall Be No Poor Among You
B. Joy in the Lord's Coming
Readings: Is 35:1-6, 10; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11
2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 13; Saint Lucy
2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 13; Saint Lucy
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 12th; Our Lady of Guadalupe
2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 12th; Our Lady of Guadalupe
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 11
2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 11
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 10
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 9
2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 9
Isaiah 40:1-11 / Matthew 18:12-14
God is indeed coming; He will gather the lambs in his arms.
Advent 2 Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (See Second Reading)
United in mind and voice we give glory to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord be with you.
1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 6: St. Nicholas
1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 6; St. Nicholas
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8
Isaiah foresees more things; When you cry out, he will answer you.
1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 5; Saint Sabas
1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 5; Saint Sabas
Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31
Isaiah talks about messianic times; Then the eyes of the blind will see.
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 4; St John of Damascene
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 4; St John of Damascene
Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:221, 24-27
There will be a day of reckoning; He humbles those who are proud.
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 6; Saint Nicholas
1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 6; Saint Nicholas
Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:221, 24-27
There will be a day of reckoning; He humbles those who are proud.
1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 3; St. Francis Xavier
1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 3; St. Francis Xavier, Patron of Missions and Missionaries
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 2
1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 2
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 1st
1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 1
Isaiah 2:1-5 / Matthew 8:5-11
Isaiah looks to the future; All nations will live in peace.
Advent 1 Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers
A. The Lord Comes B. Christ Brings Us Hope
Readings: Is 2:1 - 5; Rom 13:11 - 14; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 24:37 - 44
34th Week: Nov 24-29
34th Week: Nov 24-29
Nov 24 Monday: Saint Andrew Dũng Lạc, priest and martyr, and companions, martyrs: Lk 21:1-4:
34th Week, Saturday, Nov 29
34th Week, Saturday, Nov 29
Daniel 7:15-27 / Luke 21:34-36
Daniel prophesies good news; “God's kingdom will win out in the end.”
34th Week, Friday, Nov 28; St Catherine Labouré
34th Week, Friday, Nov 28; St Catherine Labouré
Daniel 7:2-14 / Luke 21:29-33
Daniel had a remarkable vision; He saw a being coming on the clouds.
34th Week, Thursday, Nov 27; St Virgilius of Salzburg
34th Week, Thursday, Nov 27; St Virgilius of Salzburg
Daniel 6:12-28 / Luke 21:20-28
Daniel is thrown into the lions' den; God rescued Daniel.
34th Week, Wednesday, Nov 26; Bl. James Alberione
34th Week, Wednesday, Nov 26; James Alberione
Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 / Luke 21:12-19
Words appear on the palace wall; Daniel explained the words.
34th Week, Tuesday, Nov 25; St Catherine of Alexandria
34th Week, Tuesday, Nov 25; St Catherine of Alexandria
Daniel 2:31-45 / Luke 21:5-11
The king has a strange dream; Daniel interpreted the king's dream.
34th Week, Monday, Nov 24; St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
34th Week, Monday, Nov 24; St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 / Luke 21:1-4
Daniel remains faithful; God rewarded Daniel.
CHRIST THE KING - C: Liturgy
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
1. Was I There When They Crucified My King?
2. Reigning from a Cross
33rd Week, Saturday, Nov 22; Saint Cecelia
33rd Week, Saturday, Nov 22; Saint Cecelia
1 Maccabees 6:3-13 / Luke 20:27-40
Antiochus dies grief-stricken; He paid dearly for his sins against Israel.
33rd Week, Friday, Nov 21; Presentation of the BL.V. Mary
33rd Week, Friday, Nov 21; Presentation of the BL.V. Mary
1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 / Luke 19:45-48
Judas goes to Jerusalem; He purified and rededicated the Temple.
33rd Week, Thursday, Nov 20
33rd Week, Thursday, Nov 20
1 Maccabees 2:15-29 / Luke 19:41-44
Mattathias and his sons flee; They left everything for their faith.
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 19
33rd Week, Wednesday, Nov 19
2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31 / Luke 19:11-28
Seven brothers are martyred; Their mother exhorted them to persevere.
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 18; Dedication of Churches of Sts Peter and Paul
33rd Week, Tuesday, Nov 18; Dedication of Churches of Sts Peter and Paul
2 Maccabees 6:18-31 / Luke 19:1-10
Old Eleazar is martyred; He left an example to the young.
33rd Week, Monday, Nov 17; St Elizabeth of Hungary
33rd Week, Monday, Nov 17; St Elizabeth of Hungary
1 Macc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64 / Luke 18:35-43
Antiochus becomes king; He threatens Israel's faith.
33rd Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
Neither death nor life, neither the present nor the future nor any other creature can separate us from the love of God, the love he has made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. May the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
32nd Week, Saturday, Nov 15; Saint Albert the Great
32nd Week, Saturday, Nov 15; Saint Albert the Great
Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9 / Luke 18:1-8
The sea becomes a dry road; Israel saw what God did and rejoiced.
32nd Week, Friday, Nov 14
32nd Week, Friday, Nov 14
Wisdom 13:1-9 / Luke 17:26-37
They have gone astray; They saw creation but missed the creator
32nd Week, Thursday, Nov 13
32nd Week, Thursday, Nov 13
Wisdom 7:22-8:1 / Luke 17:20-25
Wisdom is all-seeing; Wisdom defeats wickedness.
32nd Week, Wednesday, Nov 12; Saint Josaphat
32nd Week, Wednesday, November 12; Saint Josaphat
Wisdom 6:1-11 / Luke 17:11-19
Desire God's word; Seek God's wisdom.
32nd Week, Tuesday, Nov 11; Saint Martin of Tours
32nd Week, Tuesday, Nov 11; Saint Martin of Tours
Wisdom 2:23 - 3:9 / Luke 17:7-10
God formed us in his image; God purifies us like gold in a fire.
32nd Week, Monday, November 10; Saint Leo the Great
32nd Week, Monday, November 10; Saint Leo the Great
Wisdom 1:1-7 / Luke 17:1-6
Wisdom is a kindly spirit; God's wisdom pervades everything.
31st Week, Saturday, Nov 8
31st Week, Saturday, Nov 8
Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 / Luke 16:9-15
Paul talks about community; Greet one another lovingly.
31st Week, Friday, Nov 7: Saint Willibrord
31st Week, Friday, Nov 7: Saint Willibrord
Romans 15:14-21 / Luke 16:1-8
Paul talks about his ministry; My mission is to the Gentiles.
31st Week, Thursday, Nov 6
31st Week, Thursday, Nov 6
Romans 14:7-12 / Luke 15:1-10
Our lives belong to God; We'll have to give an account to him.
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 5
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 5
Romans 13:8-10 / Luke 14:25-33
Paul sums up the commandments; Love your neighbor as yourself.
31st Week, Tuesday, Nov 4th; St Charles Borromeo
31st Week, Tuesday, Nov 4th; St Charles Borromeo
Romans 12:5-16 / Luke 14:15-24
We are one body in Christ; We have different gifts.
31st Week, Monday, Nov 3rd; St Martín de Porres
31st Week, Monday, Nov 3rd; St Martín de Porres
Romans 11:29-36 / Luke 14:12-14
Paul talks about God; God is beyond human understanding.
Nov 1st: All Saints Day
All Saints Day: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
The feast and its objectives:
30th Week, Friday, Oct 31st
30th Week, Friday, Oct 31st
Romans 9:1-5 / Luke 14:1-6
Paul talks about his own people; My heart pains for them.
30th Week, Thursday, Oct 30
Paul talks about the Father; Nothing can separate us from God's love.
30th Week, Thursday; Romans 8:31-39
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 29
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 29
Romans 8:26-30 / Luke 13:22-30
Paul talks about the Spirit; The Spirit helps us in our weakness.
30th Week, Monday, Oct 27
30th Week, Monday, Oct 27
Romans 8:12-17 / Luke 13:10-17
We are heirs with Christ; If we share his cross, we'll share his crown.
30th Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
The Lord stands by me and gives me power. The Lord will rescue me from all evil and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. May the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.
29th Week, Saturday, Oct 25
29th Week, Saturday, Oct 25
Romans 8:1-11 / Luke 13:1-9
Evil no longer enslaves you; Christ's spirit dwells in you.
29th Week, Friday, Oct 24; St Anthony Claret
29th Week, Friday, Oct 24; St Anthony Claret
Romans 7:18-25 / Luke 12:54-59
I desire to do good; But I lack the power to do it.
29th Week, Thursday, Oct 23; St John of Capistrano
29th Week, Thursday, Oct 23; St John of Capistrano
Romans 6:19-23 / Luke 12:49-53
Paul exhorts the Romans; Turn to Christ as you once turned to sin.
29th Week, Wednesday, Oct 22: ST JOHN PAUL II
29th Week, Wednesday, Oct 22; ST JOHN PAUL II
Romans 6:12-18 / Luke 12:39-48
Salvation is not automatic; We need to cooperate with God's grace.
29th Week, Tuesday, Oct 21; Saint Hilarion
29th Week, Tuesday, Oct 21
Romans 5:12, 15, 17-21 / Luke 12:35-38
Paul talks about sin; Through one man sin entered the world.
29th Week, Monday, Oct 20
29th Week, Monday, Oct 20
Romans 4; 20-25; Luke 12; 13-21
Abraham believed in God's promises; He never doubted.
29th Sunday C: Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (See Responsorial Psalm)
The Lord will guard you against evil; he will guard your soul. The Lord will guard your going and coming. May the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.
28th Week, Friday, Oct 17; Saint Ignatius of Antioch
28th Week, Friday, Oct 17; Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Romans 4:1-8 / Luke 12:1-7
Paul talks about Abraham; Abraham's faith was his glory.
28th Week, Thursday, Oct 16: St Alacoque & Bl. Augustine
28th Week, Thursday, Oct 16; Saint Alacoque & Bl Augustine
Romans 3:21-30 / Luke 11:47-54
Paul talks about salvation. Salvation is a gift from God.
28th Week, Wednesday, Oct 15: St. Therese of Avila
28th Week, Wednesday, Oct 15; St. Therese of Avila
Romans 2:1-11 / Luke 11:42-46
Paul discusses Christian responsibility; We are accountable to God.
28th Week, Tuesday, Oct 14; Saint Callistus I
28th Week, Tuesday, Oct 14; Saint Callistus I
Romans 1:16-25 / Luke 11:37-41
Paul talks about God; Creation witnesses to its creator.
28th Week, Monday, Oct 13; St Edward
28th Week, Monday, Oct 13; St Edward
Romans 1:1-7 / Luke 11:29-32
Paul discusses his calling; God called me to preach to the Gentiles.
28th Sunday C: 10 Lepers: Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
May all of you who are chosen by God, be saved by Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord, and share in his eternal glory. May Jesus our Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
27th Week, Saturday, Oct 11; Saint John XXIII
27th Week, Saturday, Oct 11; Saint John XXIII
Joel 4:12-21 / Luke 11:27-28
God reassures the people; What you can’t see now, you will see later.
27th Week, Friday, Oct 10: Saint Francis Borgia
27th Week, Friday, Oct 10: Saint Francis Borgia
Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 / Luke 11:15-26
Joel warns the people that the day of the Lord is coming.
27th Week, Thursday, Oct 9
27th Week, Thursday, Oct 9
God speaks: "A Day of reckoning is coming."
Malachi 3:13-20 / Luke 11:5-13
27th Week, Wednesday, Oct 8
27th Week, Wednesday, Oct 8
Jonah 4:1-11 / Luke 11:1-4
Jonah loses his perspective; He can’t see beyond his own world.
27th Week, Tuesday, Oct 7
27th Week, Tuesday, Oct 7
Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 10:38-42
God calls Jonah again: This time Jonah obeyed.
27th Week, Monday, Oct 6; Saint Bruno
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 Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
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
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
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
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
26th Week, Tuesday, Sept 30; Saint Jerome
Zechariah 8:20-23 / Luke 9:51-56
Many people seek God; “Let us go with you to your God.”
St. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, RAPHAEL, Sept 29
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.
26th Sunday C; Liturgical Prayers
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
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
25th Week, Friday, Sept 26; Sts Cosmas and Damian
Haggai 1:15 - 2:9 / Luke 9:18-22
God speaks through Haggai; My spirit is with you; fear not!
25th Week, Thursday, Sept 25
25th Week, Thursday, Sept 25
Haggai 1:1-8 / Luke 9:7-9
Haggai rebukes the people; Seek God's will, not your own.
25th Week, Wednesday, Sept 24
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
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
25th Week, Monday, Sept 22
Ezra 1:1-6 / Lk 8:16-18
Cyrus frees the exiled Jews; They prepare to return home.
25th Sunday C: Liturgical Prayers
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Sept 15: OL of Sorrows - Feast of Holy Cross
Sept 15 (Our Lady of Sorrows or Mother of Sorrows) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/our-lady-of-sorrows/: Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35:
Sept 14: Exaltation of the Cross: Liturgy
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
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
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
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
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
23rd Week, Tuesday, Sept 9: Saint Peter Claver
Colossians 2:6-15 / Luke 6:12-19
Live in Christ; Abound with thanksgiving.
Sept 8: Nativity of Mary
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saturday, Sept 8
Micah 5:1-4 / Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
Micah 5:1-4 / Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
22nd Week, Saturday, Sept 6
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
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, Friday, Sept 5th: St Teresa of Kolkata
1 Cor 3:18-23 / Luke 5:1-11
Paul speaks about wisdom: The world's wisdom is nonsense to God.
22nd Week, Thursday, Sept 4
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
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
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
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, Aug 30
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
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
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
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, Tuesday, Aug 26:
2 Thess 2:1-3, 14-17 / Matthew 23:23-26
Don’t be misled by false prophets!
21st Week, Monday, August 25
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.
21st Sunday C: Liturgical Prayers
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
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)
20th Week, Thursday, August 21; Saint Pius X
20th
Week, Thursday, August 21; Saint Pius X
Judges
11:29-39 / Matthew 22:1-14
God raises up a leader for Israel; He chose Jephthah, an outcast
20th Week, Wednesday, August 20: Saint Bernard
20th Week, Wednesday, August 20: Saint Bernard
Judges 9:6-15 / Matthew 20:1-16The people elect a new leader; The worst Person won by default.
20th Week, Tuesday, Aug 19: Saint John Eudes
20th 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
20th Week, Monday, August 18; St. Helena
Judges
2:11-19 / Matthew 19:16-22
Israel sins against God; They worshiped false gods.
19th Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
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
August 16: 19th Week, Saturday,
Joshua 24:14-29 / Matthew 19:13-15
Joshua confronts the people; "Decide whom you will serve."
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, Thursday, August 14: Maximillian Kolbe
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
19th Week, Wednesday, August 13
Duet 34:1-12 / Matthew 18:15-20
Moses dies; "You shall not enter the land. "
19th Week, Tuesday, Aug 12
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
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: Edith Stein
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, August 8: Saint Dominic
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: Saint Sixtus II and Companions
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
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
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, Aug 2nd: Saint Peter Julian Eymard
17th Week, Saturday, August 2: Saint Peter Julian Eymard
Leviticus 25:1, 8-17 / Matthew 14:1-12
God orders a jubilee; "Everyone shall return to his Property. "
17th Week, Friday, Aug 1st: Saint Alphonsus Liguori
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
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; July 30th; St Peter Chrysologus
17th Week, Wednesday; St Peter Chrysologus
Exodus 34:29-35 / Matthew 13:44-46
The face of Moses changes; The face of Moses became radiant.
17th Week, Tuesday, July 29: St. Martha
17th Week, Tuesday, July 29
Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5-9, 28 / Matthew 13:36-43
Moses communicates with God; He talked to God as to another Person.
16th Week; July 21-26:
16th Week; July 21-26:
July 21, Monday: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor;
17th Week, Monday, July 28th: St Alphonsa (1st Indian woman Saint)
17th Week, Monday, July 28th
Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34 / Matthew 13:31-35
The Israelites sin gravely; They fashioned a golden calf.
17th Sunday C: Teach us to Pray; Liturgical Prayers
17th Sunday C: Teach us to Pray; Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (see Rom 8:14-15)
16th Week, Saturday, July 26: Sts Joachim and Anne
16th Week, Saturday, July 26: Sts Joachim and Anne
Exodus 24:3-8 / Matthew 13:24-30
God covenants his people; 'This is God's covenant with you.”
16th Week, Thursday, July 24
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
16th Week, Wednesday, July 23
Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 / Matthew 13:1-9
God feeds his people; Quail covered the camp.
16th Week, Tuesday, July 22; St Mary Magdalene
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
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!"
16th Sunday C: Hospitality - Liturgical Prayers
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:
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
15th Week, Saturday, July 19: Sts. Justa and Rufina
Exodus 12:37-42 / Matthew 12:14-21
The Israelites leave Egypt; They went in haste without Preparation.
15th Week, Friday, July 18
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 8
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
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
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
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.
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, Wednesday, July 2nd
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
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; First Martyrs of the Church
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?"
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.”
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