21st Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting

Through Jesus, God has entrusted the Church to weak human hands. May the Spirit of the Lord guide the leaders and members of the Church and may the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.

21st Sunday A: You're Peter; You shall become the Rock

 

The Queenship of Mary, August 22

The Queenship of Mary, August 22

Isaiah 9:1-6 / Lk 1:26-38 

20th Week, Friday, August 21; Saint Pius X

20th Week, Friday, August 21; Saint Pius X
Ezekiel 37:1-4 / Matthew 22:34-40

Behold these dry bones! "I will breathe life back into them!"

20th Week, Thursday, August 20; Saint Bernard (of Clairvaux)

20th Week, Thursday, August 20; Saint Bernard (of Clairvaux)

Ezekiel 36:23-28 / Matthew 22:1-14
God makes a promise; "I will give you a new heart and a new spirit."

20th Week, Wednesday, August 19; Saint John Eudes

20^th Week, Wednesday, August 19;  Saint John Eudes

Ezekiel 34:1-11 / Matthew 20:1-16

20th Week: Aug 17-22:

 20^th Week: Aug 17-22:
Aug 17 Monday: Mt 19:16-22: 

20th Week, Tuesday, August 18; St. Helena

20th Week, Tuesday, August 18: St Helena
Ezekiel 28:1-10 / Matthew 19:23-30

20th Week, Monday, Aug 17

20th Week, Monday, Aug 17

Ezekiel 24:15-24 / Matthew 19:16-22

20th Sunday A: Liturgy

Greeting (See First Reading)

20th Sunday A, Aug 16th: The Canaanite Woman

Aug 15th: Assumption of Mary & Independence Day of India

  

 Opening:

O God, our creator, you have made this world out of love and gathered us together as one family.

Aug 15th: Independence Day Prayers (India)

19th Week, Friday, August 14: St. Maximilian Kolbe

19th Week, Friday, August 14: St. Maximilian Kolbe 
Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 / Matthew 19:3-12

God speaks of Israel: “I loved you, but you deserted me.”

19th Week, Thursday, August 13; Sts Pontian and Hypolytus

19th Week, Thursday, August 13; Sts Pontian and Hypolytus

Ezekiel 12:1-12 / Matthew 18:21 - 19:1
God speaks to Ezekiel: “These rebellious people look but don’t see.”

19th Week, Wednesday, Aug 12

19th Week, Wednesday, Aug 12
Ezekiel 9:1-7; 10:18-22 / Matthew 18:15-20
Ezekiel has a vision of Jerusalem: “Only those who mourn will be saved. ”

19th Week, Tuesday, Aug 11; Saint Clare

19^th Week, Tuesday, August 11; Saint Clare
Ezekiel 2:8 - 3:4 / Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
“Preach to the people of Israel.”:  God speaks to Ezekiel

St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, August 10

St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, August 10

2 Cor 9:6-10 / John 12:24-26
Paul talks about giving; God loves a cheerful giver. 

19th Week: Aug 10-15:

 19^th Week: Aug 10-15:

19th Sunday A - Liturgy

Greeting (See Responsorial Psalm)

I will listen to the voice of the Lord, for it speaks of peace. His help is near for those who fear him. May the Lord, with his help, be always with you.

19th Sunday A: Jesus Calms the Storm

 

18th Week, Aug 8, Saturday: St. Dominic

18th Week, Aug 8, Saturday: St. Dominic
Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 / Matthew 17: 14-20
Habakkuk questions God: God promised that justice would prevail.

18th Week: Aug 3-8:

 18^th Week: Aug 3-8:

18th Week, Friday, Aug 7: Saint Sixtus II and Companions

18th Week, Friday, Aug 7: Saint Sixtus II and Companions

Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 / Matthew 16:24-25
God speaks through Nahum: The city was doomed.

August 6th: Transfiguration of the Lord

Opening Stories:

1) The Samurai Warrior and the Zen Master 

18th Week, Wednesday, Aug 5: Basilica of Saint Mary Major

18th Week, Wednesday, Aug 5: Basilica of Saint Mary Major
God comforts his people: “Once again I will rebuild you.”

Jeremiah 31: 1-7 / Matthew 15: 21-28

18th Week, Tuesday, August 4th; Saint John Vianney

18th Week, Tuesday, August 4th; Saint John Vianney

Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Matthew 14:22-36
God speaks to his people; "I will restore my people."

18th Week, Monday, Aug 3rd

18^th Week, Monday, Aug 3rd

Jeremiah 28:1-17 / Matthew 14:13-21
Two prophets: One was false; the other, true. 

18th Sundays A: Liturgy

  Greeting (See First Reading)

18th Sunday A: Multiplication

5 Sundays: Summary

1) Preparing the soil: Meek and humble of heart. The word humility comes from the Latin, humus which means earth. Be earthy, natural, without put on. That's the sort of soil.
2) Types of soil: Defiant (rocky/stony), distracted (thorny) and defeated (birds picking or people trampling). Ignatius of Loyola had a defiant and distracted heart in the beginning but never defeated.

17th Week, Saturday, Aug 1; Saint Alphonsus Liguori

 17^th Week, Saturday, Aug 1; Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 / Matthew 14:1-12
God speaks through Jeremiah: "Reform your ways!"

17th Week, Friday, July 31st; Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Jeremiah 26:1-9 / Matthew 13:54-58 ; Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Jeremiah prophesies trouble: The people threatened Jeremiah.

17th Week, Thursday, July 30th; Saint Peter Chrysologus

17th Week, Thursday, July 30th; Saint Peter Chrysologus

Jeremiah 18:1-6 / Matthew 13:47-53
We are clay in God's hands; He fashions us like a potter.

July 29: Sts Martha, Mary & Lazarus

July 29: Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

1 John 4:7-16 / John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42   

17th Week, Tuesday, July 28; St Alphonsa, India

17^th Week, Tuesday, July 28
Jeremiah 14:17-22 / Matthew 13:36-43 
A disaster strikes Judah: The people wondered if God still loved them.

17th Week, Monday, July 27

Jeremiah 13:1-11 / Matthew 13:31-35
God talks about his people: "I made them cling to me closely."

17th Week: July 27- Aug 1:

  17^th Week: July 27- Aug 1: 

17th Sunday A - Liturgy

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

July 26th; 17th Sunday A: Hidden Treasure

My Grandfather’s Blessings

July 25, St. James, Apostle,

  St. James, Apostle,

2 Cor 4:7-15 / Matthew 20:20-28

16th Week, Friday, July 24

16^th Week, Friday, July 24

Jeremiah 3:14-17 / Matthew 13:18-23 
God speaks to the people of Jerusalem: “Return, rebellious children.”

16th Week, Thursday, July 23

16^th Week, Thursday, July 23

Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 / Matthew 13:10-17
My people have sinned: “They have forsaken me, their living water.”

16th Week, Wednesday, July 22; St Mary Magdalene

16th Week, Wednesday, 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: July 20-25:

  16^th Week: July 20-25: 

16th Week, Tuesday, July 21; Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

16^th Week, Tuesday, July 21; Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 / Matthew 12:46-50 
God is forgiving: He casts our sins into the sea.

16th Week, Monday, July 20

16^th Week, Monday, July 20

Micah 6:1-4, 6-8 / Matthew 12:38-42 
The Lord instructs us: Walk humbly with your God.

16th Sunday A - Liturgy

 Greeting

16th Sunday A: Wheat among the Weeds

15th Week, Saturday, July 18

15th Week, Saturday, July 18

Micah 2:1-5 / Matthew 12:14-21
Micah warns Judah: “What you take will be taken from you.”

15th Week, Friday, July 17

15th Week, Friday, July 17

Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 / Matthew 12:1-8
Hezekiah prays to God: God answered his prayer.

15th Week, Thursday, July 16; Our Lady of Mount Carmel

15th Week, Thursday, July 16; Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Isaiah holds out hope: Those sleeping in their graves will wake up.

Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 / Matthew 11:28-30 

15th Week: July 13-18

 15^th Week: July 13-18

15th Week. Wednesday. July 15; Saint Bonaventure

15th Week. Wednesday. July 15; Saint Bonaventure
Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16 / Matthew 11:25-27 
Isaiah rebukes Assyria: “Can an ax be greater than its user?”

15th Week, Tuesday, July 14; Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

15th Week, Tuesday, July 14; Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

God speaks through Isaiah: “If your faith is firm, you’ll be firm.”

Isaiah 7:1-9 / Matthew 11:20-24 

15th Week, Monday, July 13

15^th Week, Monday, July 13
Isaiah 1:10-17 / Matthew 10:34-11:1 
Isaiah calls for reform: “Stop all this evil.”

14th Week: July 6-11:

14^th Week: July 6-11: 

15 Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting

The word of God is alive and active: it is the living person of Jesus our Lord. May he continue speaking his Word to you, May you open your hearts to it, and may the Lord Jesus be always with you. 

15th Sunday A: Sower, Soil & Growth

   

14th Week, Saturday, July 11th; Saint Benedict

14th Week, Saturday, July 11th; Saint Benedict
Isaiah 6:1-8 / Matthew 10:24-33 
Isaiah has a vision of God: “Holy, holy, holy!”

14th Week, Friday, July 10th; St. Felicity & her 7 Sons, Martyrs

14th Week, Friday, July 10th; St. Felicity & her 7 Sons, Martyrs
Hosea concludes his prophecy: Return to the Lord, your God.

Hosea 14:2-10 / Matthew 10:16-23 

14th Week, Thursday, July 9

14th Week, Thursday, July 9
Hosea 11:1-4, 8-9 / Matthew 10:7-15 
Hosea talks about God’s love: “I was the one who taught you to walk. ”

14th Week, Wednesday, Jul 8

14th Week, Wednesday, Jul 8
Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 / Matthew 10:1-7 

Hosea prophesies disaster: The people must suffer for their sins.

14th Week, Tuesday, July 7th

14^th Week, Tuesday, July 7th
Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 / Matthew 9:32-38 
Hosea warns Israel: “Sow the wind; reap a storm.”

14th Week, Monday, Jul 6; St Maria Goretti

14^TH Week, Monday, July 6; St Maria Goretti
Hosea 2:16-18, 21022 / Matthew 9:18-26
Hosea prophesies in Israel: I will speak to Israel’s heart

14th Sunday A: Liturgy

  Greeting (See the Gospel)

14th Sunday A: My Yoke is Easy!

    

13th Week, Saturday, July 4th; St. Elizabeth of Portugal

 13th Week, Saturday, July 4th; St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Amos 9:11-15 / Matthew 9:14-17
Amos holds out hope to Israel; God said, "I will rescue my people."

July 4th: American Independence Day - 250th

July 4 Saturday (U. S. Independence Day reflections on next page): Matthew 9:14-17:  USCCB video reflections: http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/index.cfm

July 3: Feast of 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, Thursday, Jul 2nd

 Amos 7:10-17 / Matthew 9:1-8 

Amos is ordered out of Israel: “Go on back to Judah.”

13th Week, Wednesday, Jul 1

Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 / Matthew 8:28-34 
Take your sacrifices away: “It is justice that I want from you.”

13th Week, Tuesday, June 30: 1st Martyrs of the Church

13th Week, Tuesday, June 30
Amos 3:1-6; 4:11-12 / Matthew 8:23-27 
I treated you as special: “But you did not return to me.”

13th Week: June 29-July 4:

13^th Week: June 29-July 4: 
June 29 Monday: (St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles) Mt 16:13-19:

Peter and Paul: Feast, June 29

13th Sunday A - Liturgy

Greeting (See Second Reading)

13th Sunday A: Jun 28th: Discipleship and Hospitality

12th Week, Saturday, Jun 27: St Cyril of Alexandria

12^th Week, Saturday, June 27
Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 / Matthew 8:5-17
Jerusalem’s glory is gone: The nation, king, and Temple lay in ruins.

12th Week, Friday, June 26

12th Week, Friday, June 26
Babylon strikes Judah again: The city and the Temple were destroyed.

2 Kings 25: 1-12 / Matthew 8: 1-4 

12th Week, Thursday, June 25

12^th Week, Thursday, June 25
2 Kings 24:8-17 / Matthew 7:21-29
Babylon attacked Judah for the first time: Many Jews were led into exile.

12th Week: June 22-27

 12th Week: June 22-27:

Jun 24th: Nativity of John The Baptist

12th Week, Tuesday, June 23

12^th Week, Tuesday, June 23

2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36 / Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Hezekiah prays: God heard his prayer.

12th Week, Monday, June 22nd

2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15, 18 / Matthew 7:1-5 

The tribes of Israel fall: Only Judah remained.

The ...E... life !!!!!

In this world of E-mails, E-ticket, E-paper, E-recharge, E-transfer and the latest E-Governance..E- commerce.

*Never Forget "E-shwar *( God )"

12th Sunday A: Liturgy

  Greeting (See Second Reading)

12 Sunday A: Do not be Afraid; Just Trust

 Gospel  Text: Matthew 10:26-33 

11th Week, Saturday, June 20

11th Week, Saturday, June 20

2 Chronicles 24: 17-25 / Matthew 6: 24-34 
Zechariah speaks out; Zechariah was murdered by the people.

11th Week, Friday, June 19

11th Week, Friday, June 19

2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 / Matthew 6:19-23

Athaliah plots evil; God's providence frustrates her plot.

11th Week, Thursday, June 18

11th Week, Thursday, June 18
Sirach eulogizes Elijah and Elisha, noting that Elisha worked many miracles. 

Sir/Ecclesiasticus 48:1-14 / Matthew 6:7-15

11th Week, Wednesday, June 17

11^th Week, Wednesday, June 17
2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 / Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 
Elijah strikes the water: He and Elisha crossed the river dry-shod.

11th Week, Tuesday, June 16

11^th Week, Tuesday, June 16
1 Kings 21:17-29 / Matthew 5:43-48
Ahab’s wife leads him astray: Ahab sinned gravely against God.

11th Week, Monday, Jun 15

11th Week, Monday, Jun 15

1 Kings 21:1-16 / Matthew 9:36-42 
Jezebel plots Naboth’s death: Witnesses lied and Naboth was killed. 

11th Week: June 15-20:

11^th Week: June 15-20: 
June 15 Monday: Mt 5:38-42: 

11th Sunday A; Liturgy; Jun 14th

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

11th Sunday A: Jun 14th; Be a Shepherd for the Lord's Sheep

 

Immaculate Heart of Mary, June 13

June 12th: Sacred Heart of Jesus: Titular Feast of Holy Cross Priests

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: June 8-13:

 10^th Week: June 8-13: 

June 8 Monday: Mt 5:1-12: 

10th Week, Wednesday, Jun 10

10th Week, Wednesday, Jun 10
1 Kings 18:20-39 / Matthew 5:17-19 
Elijah prays: “Answer me, Lord!”

10th Week, Tuesday, June 9

10^th Week, Tuesday, June 9
1 Kings 17:7-16 / Matthew 5:13-16 
A poor widow feeds Elijah: Her faith and generosity were rewarded.

10th Week, Monday: June 8th

10th  Week, Monday: June 8th

1 Kings 17:1-6 / Matthew 5:1-12 
Elijah warns Ahab: “A drought will ravage the land.”

Corpus Christi - Liturgy -Prayers

Feast of Corpus Christi – Prayers

 Greeting

 Christ has come, and in his own blood he took us up in God's love in a new and lasting covenant. May he keep us united with God and be always with you. R/ And also with you.

Corpus Christi - Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ

    

9th Week, Saturday, June 6th

  2 Timothy 4:1-8 / Mark 12:38-44; I have finished the race: I await God’s reward.

9th Week, Friday, June 5th

9^th Week, Friday: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 / Mark 12:35-37 
You know the Scriptures: They are inspired by God.

10th Week: June 1-6

10^th Week: June 1-6:
June 1 Monday: St, Justin, Martyr: Mk 12:1-12: 

9th Week, Thursday, Jun 4th

 2 Timothy 2:8-15 / Mark 12:28-34 

They can chain me: But they can’t chain God’s Word.

9th Week, Wednesday, June 3rd

2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 / Mark 12:18-27

Keep God’s gift alive: The gift came when I laid hands on you.

9th Week, June 2nd, Tuesday

 2 Peter 3:11-15, 17-18 / Mark 12:13-17

We await a new creation: God’s justice will reside in the new creation.

9th Week: May 25-30:

 9^th Week: May 25-30: 

May 25 Monday: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church: Jn 19: 25-34:

9th Week, Ordinary Time, Monday, Jun 1st

2 Peter 1:2-7 / Mark 12:1-12; June 1st
Peter sends greetings: May you be filled with peace.

Holy Trinity Sunday - Liturgy

Greetings    

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.     R/ And also with you.

Holy Trinity Sunday

  

8th Week, Saturday, May 30

 8^th Week, Saturday, May 30
Jude 17, 20-25
Remember the Apostles' words; Pray in the Holy Spirit.

8th Week, Friday, May 29

8th Week, Friday, May 29
Friday, 1 Peter 4:7-13: Don’t be surprised by trials; Their purpose is to test you.

8th Week, Thursday, May 28

8^th Week, Thursday, May 28
Once you were not God's people; Now you are God's people.
1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12

8th Week, Wednesday, May 27

8^th Week, Wednesday, May 27

We have been saved; The price of salvation was Christ's blood.
1 Peter 1:18-25

8th Week, Tuesday, May 26

 8th Week, Tuesday, May 26
1 Peter 1:10-16 / Mark 10:28-31
Recall Scripture's words; “Be holy because I am holy.”

May 25th, Mary, Mother of the Church

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.

Easter 7th Week: May 18-23

 Easter 7th Week: May 18-23:

May 18 Monday: St. John I, Pope and Martyr: John 16: 29-33: 

Pentecost Sunday - Liturgy

Greeting (see Sequence)

May the Spirit of the Lord make flexible what is rigid, kindle what is frigid, straighten what is wayward. With his Spirit may the Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you.

Pentecost - 2026

 

Easter 7th Week, Saturday, May 23

Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 / John 21:20-25 

Jesus instructs Peter: “Follow me!”:

7th Week of Easter, Friday, May 22

7th Week of Easter, Friday, May 22

Acts 25:13-21 / John 21:15-19
Paul goes before King Agrippa; Paul claims Jesus is alive.

7th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 21

 7th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 21
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 / John 17:20-26 
The Lord speaks to Paul; "Keep up your courage!" 

7th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 20

7th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 20
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, May 19

7th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 19
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, May 18th

7th Week of Easter, Monday, May 18
Acts 19:1-8 / John 16:29-33 
Paul meets some incomplete Christians: He baptized them: in the name of Jesus 

Ascension - Liturgical Prayers

Solemnity of the ASCENSION of the Lord

Ascension Sunday

6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 16

6th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 16
Acts 18:23-28 / John 16:23-28
Jesus gives final instructions: "Ask and you will receive. "

6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 15

6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 15

Acts 18:9-18 / John 16:20-23
Jesus speaks about the future: “Your grief will become joy.”

Easter 6th Week, Thursday, May 14

Easter 6th Week, Thursday, May 14
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 13; Our Lady of Fatima

6th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 13; Our Lady of Fatima

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 12

6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 12
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 11

6th Week of Easter, Monday, May 11
Acts 16:11-15 / John 15:26 - 16:4   
Jesus instructs his disciples; "You must bear witness on my behalf. "

Easter Sunday: VI A - Liturgy

Easter Sunday: VI A - Liturgy

Easter 6th Sunday A: Love & Communion in the Spirit

5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 9

 5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 9
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 8

5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 8

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 7

5th Week of Easter, Thursday, May 7

Acts 15:7-21 / John 15:9-11
Jesus talks about love; "As the Father loves me, so I love you.”

5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 6

5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 6

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 5

5th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 5
Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31
Jesus calms his disciples; "Do not be troubled or afraid. " 

5th Week of Easter, Monday, May 4

5th Week of Easter, Monday, May 4
Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26
Jesus gives parting advice: “Keep working on love." 

Easter 4th Week: April 27- May 2:

Easter 4^th Week: April 27- May 2: 
April 27 Monday: Jn 10:11-18:

Easter 5th Sunday A: I'm the Way, the Truth, and the Life

  

Easter 5th Sunday A - Liturgy

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

Easter 4th Week, Saturday, May 2

Acts 13:44-52 / John 14:7-14 

Jesus speaks about the Father: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”

St . Joseph, the Worker, May 1 - Liturgy

SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH     

Patron of the Church     

Introduction     

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?”

4th Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 30; Pope St Pius V

4th Week of Easter, Thursday, April 30
Acts 13:13-25 / John 13:16-20

Jesus teaches about service; "No slave is greater than his master." 

4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 29

4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 29
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, April 28

4th Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 28
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, April 27

4th Week of Easter, Monday, April 27
Acts 11:1-18 / John 10:1-10

Jesus talks about life; "I came to give you life in all its fullness." 

Easter 4th Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers & Reflections

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

Easter 4th Sunday A: Good Shepherd

St. Mark, Evangelist, April 25th

1 Peter 5:5-14 / Mark 16:15-20
Jesus instructs his disciples: “Proclaim the good news. ”

3rd Week of Easter, Friday, April 24

3rd Week of Easter, Friday, April 24
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, April 23

3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 23

Acts 8:26-48 / John 6:44-51
Jesus talks about the Father; "Only the Son has seen the Father." 

April 20-25: 3rd Week of Easter

April 20-25: 3^rd Week of Easter

April 20 Monday: Jn 6:22-29: 

Easter 3rd Week, Wednesday, April 22

3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 22
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, April 21

3rd Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 21
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, April 20

3rd Week of Easter, Monday, April 20
Stephen is arrested; Stephen was the Church's first martyr.

Acts 6:8-15 / John 6:22-29

Easter 3rd Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers

Greeting We have been set free in the precious blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. God raised him from the dead and through him we have faith and hope. May Jesus the Lord be always with you. Introduction by the Celebrant (Two Options)

Easter 3rd Sunday A: Emmaus Journey

2nd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 18

2nd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 18

Acts 6:1-7 / John 6:16-21
The disciples run into trouble; The Lord was with them in their trouble. 

2nd Week of Easter, Friday, April 17

 2nd Week of Easter, Friday, April 17

Acts 5:34-42 / John 6:1-15
Jesus feeds 5,000 people; He multiplied five loaves. 

2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 16

2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 16

Acts 5:27-33 / John 3:31-36 
Jesus speaks about eternal life; Whoever believes has eternal life.

Easter 2nd Week: April 13-18:

 Easter 2^nd Week: April 13-18: 
April 13 Monday: St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr: John 3:1-8: 

2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 15

2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 15

Acts 5:17-26 / John 3:16-21 
Jesus continues his instruction: "Whoever believes will not see death." 

2nd Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 14

2nd Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 14

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 13

2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 13

Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8

Jesus speaks about spiritual birth; "You must be born from above. "

DIVINE MERCY (Easter 2nd) SUNDAY; Liturgical Prayers

  SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER; DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Divine Mercy Sunday, Easter 2nd Sunday, April 12

Easter Octave, Saturday, April 11

Acts 4:13-21 / Mark 16:9-15 

Jesus instructs his disciples: “Proclaim the gospel to all creatures.”

Easter Octave, Friday, April 10

Friday within Easter Octave, April 10

Acts 4:1-12 / John 21:1-14
They catch 153 fish; The net didn't break.

Easter Octave, Thursday, April 9

Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 9
Acts 3:11-26 / Luke 24:35-48
Jesus instructs his disciples; You are to be my witnesses. 

Easter Octave, Wednesday, Apr 8

Easter Octave, Wednesday, Apr 8

Acts 3:1-10 / Luke 24:13-35

Two disciples welcome a stranger: The stranger turned out to be Jesus.

Easter Octave, Tuesday, April 7

Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 7

Acts 2:36-41 / John 20:11-18
Jesus speaks to Mary of Magdala; "Stop holding on to me."

Easter Octave, Monday, April 6

Easter Octave, Monday, April 6

Acts 2:14, 22-33 / Matthew 28:8-15 

Guards say Jesus’ body was stolen: This story still circulates.

Triduum: April 2-4

Triduum: (From Fr. Tony)
April 2 Holy Thursday: Jn 13: 1-15: Holy Thursday evening Mass

Easter - Liturgical Prayers

A. The Victory Of Life

Greeting (See alternative Second Reading)

Easter Sunday - He's Risen

 

Easter Vigil: Reflecting on the Celebration

1.     Darkness.  

Good Friday - Liturgical Prayers

Introduction by the Commentator

Good Friday

 

Maundy Thursday - Liturgical Prayers

Greeting

A. This Is I for You
“This is my body, which is for you,” says the Lord. “Do this as a memorial of me.” May the Lord Jesus be always with you.

Maundy Thursday: 2026

 

Holy Week, Wednesday, April 1st

Holy Week, Wednesday, April 1st
Isaiah 50:4-9 / Matthew 26:14-25 

Jesus speaks about his betrayer; Judas said, "Surely it is not I?" 

Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31

Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31

Isaiah 49:1-6 / John 13:21-33, 36-38
Jesus talks about betrayal; The disciples were amazed at Jesus' words. 

Holy Week: March 30 to April 4th

Holy Week: March 30 to April 4th

March 30- Monday: Jn 12:1-11;

Monday of Holy Week, March 30

Monday of Holy Week, March 30
Isaiah 42:1-7 / John 12:1-11 Judas criticizes Mary; "Why was this oil not sold?"

Lent 5th Week: March 23-28:

Lent 5^th Week: March 23-28:

March 23 Monday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop: 

Palm Sunday - Liturgical Prayers

I. BLESSING OF PALMS AND PROCESSION

Introduction by the Celebrant

A. Jerusalem: Place of Suffering and of Triumph

Palm Sunday -2026

 

 

5th Week of Lent, Saturday, March 28th

5th Week of Lent, Saturday, March 28th
Jesus does remarkable things: Many people put their trust in him.

Ezekiel 37:21-28 / John 11:45-56 

5th Week of Lent, Friday, March 27

5th Week of Lent, Friday, March 27
The Jews rebuke Jesus; "You, a man, are making yourself God.” 

Jeremiah 20:10-13 / John 10:31-42 

5th Week of Lent, Thursday, Mar 26

5th Week of Lent, Thursday, Mar 26
Genesis 17:3-9 / John 8:51-59
God covenants Abraham; “I will be your God.”

The Stations of the Cross - in Touching Singing

Annunciation of the Lord, March 25

Annunciation of the Lord, March 25

Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 / Hebrews 10:4-10 / Luke 1:26-38  

The Way of the Cross (The Stations of the Cross); #2 Traditional

The Way of the Cross (The Stations of the Cross)

Stations of The Cross: For Our Times: #1

Stations of The Cross: For Our Times

 A stanza of any suitable hymn may be sung. 

AN INTRODUCTION: 

5th Week of Lent, Tuesday, March 24th

5th Week of Lent, Tuesday, March 24th

Numbers 21:4-9 / John 8:21-30

Jesus warns the Pharisees; "Where I am going you cannot come. "

5th Week of Lent, Monday, March 23

5th Week of Lent, Monday, March 23

Daniel 13:41-62 / John 8:12-20

People bring a sinner to Jesus; Jesus forgave the sinner.

Lent 5th Sunday A: Raising of Lazarus

  

Lent 5th Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers

Greeting May the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead be alive in you. May we live Jesus’ life to the full now, that we may be raised up on the last day. May Jesus, the Lord of life, be always with you.

4th Week of Lent, Saturday, March 21

 4th Week of Lent, Saturday, March 21st

Jeremiah 11:18-20 / John 7:40-52

The crowds speak out about Jesus; Some believed; others did not. 

4th Week of Lent, Friday, March 20

4th Week of Lent, Friday, March 20
Jesus continues speaking to the Jews; "I did not come on my own."

Wisdom 2:1, 12-22 / John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH - March 19

4th Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 18

4th Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 18

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, March 17th; St. Patrick

 4th Week of Lent, Tuesday, March 17th; St. Patrick

Jesus cures a man; The man never gave up hope. 

4th Week of Lent, Monday, March 16

4th Week of Lent, Monday, March 16
Isaiah 65:17-21 / John 4:43-54
Jesus saves a man's son; The man trusted Jesus.

Lent 4th Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting

We were darkness once but now we are light in the Lord. Wake up from your sleep, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. May the light of Christ be always with you.

Lent 4th Sunday A: The Blindman

 

3rd Week of Lent, Saturday, March 14

3rd Week of Lent, Saturday, March 14
Jesus rebukes the self-righteous; "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled. " 

Hosea 6:1-6 / Luke 18:9-14 

3rd Week of Lent, Friday, March 13

3rd Week of Lent, Friday, March 13
Hosea 14:2-10 / Mark 12:28-34
Jesus talks about love; "Love your neighbor as yourself. " 

Lent 3rd Week: March 9-14:

 Lent 3^rd Week: March 9-14: 

March 9 Monday: St. Frances of Rome, Lk 4:24-30: 

3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 12

3rd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 12
People misjudge Jesus; "He drives out devils by Beelzebub."

Jeremiah 7:23-28 / Luke 11:14-23

3rd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 11

3rd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 11

Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19 

Jesus instructs his disciples: ' 'Whoever teaches others the law is great. " 

3rd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 10; The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste

 3rd Week of Lent, Tuesday, Mar 10; The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste

Daniel 3:25, 34-43 / Matthew 18:21-35 

Jesus speaks about forgiveness; "Forgive seventy-seven times."

3rd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 9

 3rd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 9
2 Kings 5:1-15 / Luke 4:24-30
Jesus repeats an old teaching: God is the God of all people. 

Lent 3rd Sunday A: The Samaritan Woman

 

Lent Sunday 3 A: Liturgical Prayers

Greeting (See Second Reading)

The love of God has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. May that love of God be always with you. 

2nd Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 7th; Sts Perpetua and Felicity

2nd Week of Lent, Saturday, Mar 7th; Sts Perpetua and Felicity

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 / Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 
Jesus teaches about forgiveness; "A man had two sons . . . " 

2nd Week of Lent, Friday, Mar 6th; Saint Colette

2nd Week of Lent, Friday, Mar 6th; Saint Colette

Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 / Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Jesus teaches the people: “Hear another parable”

2nd Week of Lent, Thursday, March 5th; St John Joseph of the Cross

Lent, 2nd Week, Thursday, March 5th; St John Joseph of the Cross

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.

Lent 2nd Week: March 2-7

 Lent 2^nd Week: March 2-7:
March 2 Monday: Lk 6:36-38: 

2nd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 4; Saint Casimir

 2nd Week of Lent, Wednesday, March 4; Saint Casimir

Jeremiah 18:18-20 / Matthew 20:17-28

Jesus talks about greatness; "The greatest is the one who serves"

2nd Week of Lent, Tuesday, March 3

 2nd Week of Lent, Tuesday, March 3

Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 / Matthew 23:1-12

Jesus rebukes the Pharisees; "They widen their phylacteries. "

2nd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 2

 2nd Week of Lent, Monday, Mar 2

Daniel 9:4-10 / Luke 6:36-38
Jesus teaches his disciples; ' 'Stop judging and you will not be judged." 

Lent 2nd Sunday A: Transfiguration

 

1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Feb 28;

1st Week of Lent, Saturday, Feb 28; 

Deut 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48 

Jesus teaches about love; "Pray for your Persecutors. " 

1st Week of Lent, Friday, Feb 27th

1st Week of Lent, Friday, Feb 27th

Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26

Jesus teaches about anger; "The angry Person is liable to judgment. 

1st Week of Lent, Thursday, Feb 26th

1st Week of Lent, Thursday, Feb 26th

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, Feb 25th; Bl Rani Maria

 1st Week of Lent, Wednesday, Feb 25th; Bl Rani Maria

Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 11:29-32

People asked Jesus for a sign; "No sign will be given. "

Feb 24th; 1st Week of Lent, Tuesday

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,"

Lent 1st Sunday A: Temptations of Jesus

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"

Ash Wednesday - Feb 18th

 

 Blessing of Ashes

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: Integrity & Righteousness

 

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.

5th Sunday A: You're Light and Salt