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August 1, 2016 – Monday in the 18th Week of the Church Year Saint for the day: Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 28:1-17 – Psalm 119 – Matthew 14:13-21 “One does not … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Saint for the day: Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Ecclesiastes 1:3; 2:21-23 – Psalm 90 – Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21 After reading the scriptures appointed for today’s liturgy, here’s what stood out and caught my … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Peter Chrysologus (406-450?) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 – Psalm 69 – Matthew 14:1-12 “It was not you who chose me, says the Lord, but I who chose you and appointed … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Martha (sister of Lazarus 1st Cent) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 26:1-9 – Psalm 69 – John 11:19-27 “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Innocent I (Birth ? – D. 417) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 18:1-6 – Psalm 146 – Matthew 13:47-53 The following “reflection” is re-printed from 2008. It’s short and sweet and I … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Pantaleon (275-303) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 15:10, 16-20 – Psalm 59 – Matthew 13:44-46 “God is my refuge on the day of distress.” (Psalm 59) Today’s feast of St.Pantaleon, a fairly obscure … Continue reading
July 26, 2016 – Tuesday in the 17th Week of the Church Year Saints for the day: Joachim & Anne (1st Century) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 14:17-22 – Psalm 79 – Matthew 13:36-43 “Let … Continue reading
Saint for the day: The Apostle James (1st Century) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 – Psalm 126 – Matthew 20:20-28 “I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Sharbel Makhluf (1828-1898) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Genesis 18:2032 – Psalm 138 – Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13 “I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart, for you have heard … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Bridget (1303?-1373) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Jeremiah 7:1-11 – Psalm 84 – Matthew 13:24-30 It’s difficult to find a link between these readings for Saturday in the 16th week of the Church’s year … Continue reading