Saint for the day: Frances Xavier Cabrini (July 15, 1850 – December 22, 1917) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Wisdom 1:1-7 – Psalm 139 – Luke 17:1-6 Before we even get to the Scriptures for today, be sure to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Saint for the day: Josaphat (c. 1580 – November 12, 1623) Scripture readings for today’s Litugy: Wisdom 6:12-16 – Psalm 63 – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Matthew 25:1-13 As we get closer and closer to the end of the Liturgical … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Martin of Tours (c. 316 – November 8, 397) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 – Psalm 145 – Luke 16:9-15 The first reading today from Romans left me with not much to … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Leo the Great (died November 10, 461) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Romans 15:14 – 21 – Psal m 98 – Luke 16:1-8 I don’t often begin these reflections with “the bottom line” but today I … Continue reading
November 8, 2017 – Wednesday in the 30 Week of the Church Year Today’s Celebration: Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran (1646) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy:: Romans: 13:8-10 – Psalm 112 – Luke 14:25-33 Note from Brother … Continue reading
Dear Faithful readers of “Scratchpad Reflections.” As you can see, I’m having a little trouble getting today’s reflection posted. It’s late already and I don’t know what to do to get it all straighten out. God willing, I’ll be able … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Venerable Solanus Casey(November 25, 1875 – July 31, 1957) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Malachi 1:14b – 2:2b, 8 – 10 – Psalm 131 – 1Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 – Matthew 23:1-12 Everyone who exalts himself shall … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Charles Borromeo – (October 2, 1538 – November 3, 1584) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Romans 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29 – Psalm 94 – Luke 14:1, 7-11 At first glance, today’s reading from Romans might give us … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Martin de Porres (December 9, 1579 – November 3, 1639) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Romans 9:1-5 – Psalms 147 – Luke 14:1-6 “Amen, I say to you: That you who have left all and followed … Continue reading
Commemoration of the faithful departed also known as: All Souls Day Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy Wisdom 3:1-9 – Pslam 23 – Romans 5: 5-11 or 6:3-9 – John 6:37-40 St. Augustine of Hippo: “I believe in order to understand; … Continue reading