Saints for the day: Damien of Molokai (1840-1889) and John XXIII (1881-1963) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 5:1-6 – Psalm 119 – Luke 11:37-41 “The Lord chose these for himself as high priest, and opening … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Francis Borgia (1510-1572) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 4:22-24 …5:1 – Psalm 113 – Luke 11:29-32 Today’s Gospel begins with a statement that most of us, who have taken “pubic speaking” … Continue reading
Today’s Saint: Denis, Rusticus & Eleutherious: died: 258 Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 2 Kings 5:14-17 – Psalm 98 – 2 Timothy 2:8-13 – Luke 17:11-19 “All the ends of the earth have seen … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Pelagia (4th or 5th Century) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 3:22-29 – Psalm 105 – Luke 11:27-28 “…Jesus said, ‘…, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe … Continue reading
Today’s Feast: Our Lady of the Rosary Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 3:7-14 – Psalm 111 – Luke 11:15-26 “I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart in the company and assembly … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Blessed Marie Rose Durocher (1811-1849) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 3:1-5 – Luke 1:69 … 75 – Luke 11:5-13 My apologies to my faithful readers of these Scratchpad Reflections for having … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Click on the following “link” for the interesting story of Dominic & Francis meeting in Rome Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 1:13-24 – Psalm 139 – Luke … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Click on the following “link” for the interesting story of Dominic & Francis meeting in Rome Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 1:13-24 – Psalm 139 – Luke … Continue reading
Saints for the day: Ewald the black & Ewald the fair (Died: 695) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Galatians 1:6-12 – Psalm 111 – Luke 10:25-37 “I give you a new commandment: love one another as … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Leger (615-679) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Habakkuk 1:2-3,2:2-4 – Psalm 95 – 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 – Luke 17:5-10 The words of St. Paul at the beginning of today’s second reading are good advice for … Continue reading
