1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14
Jesus instructs his disciples; "I am the way, the truth, and the life. "
Feasts of the Apostles Philip and James, May 3
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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