1st Week of Lent, Tuesday, Feb 20th
Isaiah 55:10-11 / Matthew 6:7-15
Jesus teaches about prayer, "This is how you are to pray. "
Feb 23rd; Lent 1st Week, Monday
Lent 1st Week, Monday, Feb 23rd: 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, Feb 21st
Saturday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 21st
Isaiah 58: 9-14 / Luke 5: 27-32
Jesus talks about his mission: "I came for those who need help."
Friday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 20th
Friday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 20th
Isaiah 58:1-9 / Matthew 9:14-15
Jesus talks about fasting: "My disciples will fast after I go.”
Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 19th
Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Feb 19th
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 / Luke 9:22-25
Jesus talks about the cross: "Pick it up daily and follow me"
Feb 17th; 6th Week, Tuesday; 7 Servite Founders
James 1:12-18 / Mark 8:14-21
James talks about temptation: Temptation precedes sin.
Feb 16th; 6th Week, Monday
James 1:1-11 / Mark 8:11-13
James talks about death: Death comes to all, rich and poor alike.
6th Sunday A - Liturgy
Greeting
The Son of God proclaimed to you was never Yes and No; with him, it was always Yes. That is why it is through Christ that we say our Yes to God. May the Spirit of Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Feb 14th, 5th Week, Saturday, Sts Cyril & Methodius
1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 / Mark 8:1-10
Jeroboam fears tribal reunion: He thwarted worship in Jerusalem.
Feb 13th, 5th Week, Friday: - Reflection & Liturgy
1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 / Mark 7:31-37
The twelve tribes split: Solomon’s sins affected the people.
Feb 12th, 5th Week, Thursday
1 Kings 11:4-13 / Mark 7:24-30
Solomon’s wives influence him: They turned his heart from God.
Feb 11th, 5th Week, Wednesday, Apparition of OL of Lourdes
1 Kings 10:1-10 / Mark 7:14-23
The Queen speaks about Solomon: “Your people are fortunate to have you.”
Feb 10th; 5th Week, Tuesday; Saint Scholastica
1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 / Mark 7:1-13
Solomon prays to God: “Listen to my prayer!”
Feb 9th; 5th Week, Monday; Saint Josephine Bakhita
1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 / Mark 6:53-56
The ark is placed in the Temple: A cloud filled the Temple.
Feb 7th; 4th Week, Saturday, St. Gonzalo Garcia (India)
1 Kings 3:4-13 / Mark 6:30-34
God offers to bless Solomon: Solomon asked for an understanding heart.
Feb 6th; 4th Week, Friday, St Paul Miki and Companions
Ecclesiasticus 47:2-11 / Mark 6:14-29
Sirach eulogizes David: The Lord forgave him and exalted him.
Feb 5th; 4th Week, Thursday; Saint Agatha
4th Week, Thursday, Feb 5th
1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 / Mark 6:7-13
David gave advice to Solomon: David dies
Feb 3; 4th Week, Tuesday, St. Blaise
2 Sam 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 - 19:3 / Mark 5:21-43
Absalom is killed: David mourned his son.
4th Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers & Reflections
Greeting (See Second Reading)
God has chosen what is weak and has made Jesus Christ our wisdom and our virtue, our holiness and our freedom. May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
Jan 31; 3rd Week, Saturday; St. Don Bosco
2 Sam 12:1-7, 10-17 / Mark 4:35-41
Nathan confronts David: David acknowledges his sin.
Jan 30th; 3rd Week, Friday
2 Sam 11:1-10, 13-17 / Mark 4:26-34
David
sins: David compounded his sin.
Jan 29th, 3rd Week, Thursday
2 Sam 7:18-19, 24-29 / Mark 4:21-25
David sits before the Lord: David prayed to the Lord.
Jan 27th; 3rd Week, Tuesday: Saint Angela Merici
2 Sam 6:12-15, 17-19 / Mark 3:31-35
David
brings the ark to Jerusalem: Everyone rejoiced.
Jan 26th; 3rd Week, Monday, Saints Timothy and Titus
2 Tim 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 / Luke 10:1-9
Introduction
Today, we celebrate two close associates of the apostle Paul. Paul put them in charge of Christian communities and wrote letters to them to tell them what is expected of leaders of Christian communities, especially how they should be servants and models of the people entrusted to them.
Jan 26th: Indian Republic Day Celebration
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION
(You may want to add hymns, reflections, prayer for the nation and the leaders and martyred soldiers in between)
3rd Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers
A Light Has Dawned
Greeting
May Christ, the true light of the world, always brighten and inspire our lives. May our faces reflect his warmth and love, and may the Lord always be with you. R/ And also with you.
Jan 24, 2nd Week, Saturday, St Francis de Sales
Jan 24, 2nd Week, Saturday, St Francis de Sales
2 Sam 1:1-4, 11-12, 17, 19, 23-27 / Mark 3:20-21
Jonathan is killed; David eulogized Jonathan and Saul.
Jan 23, 2nd Week, Friday
2nd Week, Friday, Jan 23: Reflection and Liturgy
1 Sam 24:3-21 / Mark 3:13-19
David spares Saul’s life: David respected Saul’s role as king.
Jan 22, 2nd Week, Thursday : Saint Vincent Pallotti
2nd Week, Thursday, Jan 22: Saint Vincent Pallotti
1 Sam 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Mark 3:7-12
Saul plots to kill David: Jonathan saved David’s life.
Jan 21; 2nd Week, Wednesday; Saint Agnes
2nd Week, Wednesday: Jan 21: Saint Agnes
1 Sam 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 / Mark 3:1-6
David demonstrates courage: David defeated Goliath.
Jan 20th; 2nd Week, Tuesday: Sts Fabian and Sebastian
2nd Week, Tuesday: Jan 20: Sts. Fabian and Sebastian
1 Sam 16:1:13 / Mark 2:23-28
God chooses David: Samuel anointed David as king.
God chooses David: Samuel anointed David as king.
Jan 19: 2nd Week, Monday; Reflection & Liturgy
2nd Week, Monday
1 Sam
15:16-23 / Mark 2:18-22
Saul disobeys God: God
rejected Saul.
Jan 17th: 1st Week, Saturday: Saint Anthony of the Desert
1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 / Mark 2:13-17
God chooses Saul as king: Samuel anointed Saul.
2nd Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers
A. Witness to Jesus Christ
B. Jesus, Lamb of God
Readings: Is 49:3,5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10
1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34
Jan 16; 1st week, Friday
1 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22 / Mark 2:1-12
The Israelites demand a king: God told Samuel to anoint a king.
January 15: 1st Week, Thursday: St. Paul the Hermit
1 Sam 4:1-11 / Mark 1:40-45
Israel takes the ark into battle: They were defeated; the ark was captured.
Israel takes the ark into battle: They were defeated; the ark was captured.
1st Week: Jan 12-17:
1st Week: Jan 12-17:
Jan 12 Monday: St. Hilary, Bishop, Doctor of the Church: Mk 1:14-20:
Jan 14, 1st Week, Wednesday
1 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20 / Mark 1:29-39
God calls Samuel: Samuel said, “Speak, Lord; I am listening.”
January 13: 1st Week, Tuesday,: Saint Hilary
January 13: 1st Week, Tuesday,: Saint Hilary
1 Sam 1:9-20 / Mark 1:21-28
Hannah asks God for a child; she gave birth to Samuel.
January 12: 1st Week, Monday, Plus Liturgy
1 Samuel 1: 1-8; Mark 1:14-20
Hannah is barren: Her rival made her burden heavier.
Hannah is barren: Her rival made her burden heavier.
Baptism of the Lord - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
Today, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan; The Father recognized him as his beloved Son; The Holy Spirit prepared him for his mission of service. May the Lord’s Spirit of sonship and service be always with you. R/ And also with you.
January 10: Saturday after Epiphany
January 10: Saturday after Epiphany
1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30
God hears our prayers; We should pray for sinners.
January 9: Friday after Epiphany
January 9: 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 8; Thursday after Epiphany
January 8; 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 7th; Wednesday after Epiphany
January 7th; Wednesday after Epiphany
1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52
Love casts out fear; Have courage on judgment day.
Jan 6th: Tues after Epiphany; St. Andre Bessette
January 6th: Tuesday after Epiphany; St. Andre Bessette
1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44
God is love; Whoever loves knows God.
Jan 5th; Monday After Epiphany
Monday After Epiphany
1 John 3:22 - 4:6 / Matthew 4: 12-17, 23-25
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR
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