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.”
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.
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