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.

Jan 30th; 3rd Week, Friday

2 Sam 11:1-10, 13-17 / Mark 4:26-34

David sins: David compounded his sin.

Jan 28; 3rd Week, Wednesday: Saint Thomas Aquinas

2 Sam 7:4-17 / Mark 4:1-21

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dec 31st: Reflection and Liturgy

Seventh Day within Octave of Christmas

1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18

Antichrists have appeared: They came from our ranks

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.

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.

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, 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. 

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.

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.

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, 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.