Saint for the day: Giles (c 650 – 710) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 1 Thessalonians 4w:1-8 – Psalm 97 – Matthew 25:1 – 13 Today’s Gospel warns us to “be prepared” which, interestingly was the ‘motto’ of the Boy … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Saint for the day: Joseph of Arimathea & Nicodemus (1st Century) Scripture Readings for today’ Liturgy: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 – Psalm 90 – Matthew 24:42-51 None of us know the hour or time of our death but most of us … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Jeanne Jugan (October 25, 1792 – August 29, 1879) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 – Psalm 139 – Matthew 23:27-32 Be sure to “click” on the link to today’s “saint,” Jeanne Jugan, who … Continue reading
Saint for the day: John the Baptist Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 – Psalm 139 – Mark 6:17-29 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Today’s … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Augustine of Hippo (November 13, 354 – August 28, 430) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10 – Psalm 149 – Matthew 23:13-22 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” (Today’s Holy Gospel … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Monica (c. 330 – 387) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 22:19-23 – Psalm 138 – Romans 11:33-36 – Matthew 16:13-20 These days the BBC is promoting a series on “iconic architecture” and in that ‘promo’ … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Joseph Calasanz (September 11, 1556 – August 25, 1648) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 – Psalm 128 – Matthew 23:1-12 “See how the Lord blesses those who fear him.” (Today’s Responsorial Verse) … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Louis IX of France (April 25, 1214 – August 25, 1270) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 – Psalm 146 – Matthew 22:34-40 If a Jew only knew one thing about his … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Bartholomew (b. 1st century) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Revelation 21:9b – 14 – Psalm145 – John 1:45-51 Most of us will probably pass from this world with little or no honors having lived very ordinary … Continue reading
Dominican Saint for the day: Rose of Lima (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Judges 9:6-15 – Psalm 21 – Matthew 20:1-16 “Here is a wise virgin, from among the number of the prudent, … Continue reading