Saint for he day: Martha (sister of Mary & Lazarus) 1st Century Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 24:3-8 – Psalm 50 – John 1:19-27 or Luke 10:39-42 Today the Church gives us a choice of Gospels for the “memorial” of … Continue reading
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Saint for the day: Leopold Mandic (May 12, 1886 – July 30, 1942) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 20:1-17 – Psalm 19 – Matthew 13:18 – 23 “The Law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul;” (Psalm 19:7) … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Antonio Lucci (August 2, 1682 – July 25, 1752) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20 – Daniel 3:52, …56 – Matthew 13:10-17 “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my … Continue reading
Saints for the day: Joachim & Anne (1st Century) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 16: 1-5, 9-15 – Psalm 78 – Matthew 13:1-9 “Blessed be the one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all … Continue reading
Saint for the day: James the Apostle (died 44) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 – Psalm 126 – Matthew 20:20-28 “They drank the chalice of the Lord, and became the friends of God.” (Today’s ‘Communion Antiphon) What … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Charbel Makhlouf (May 8, 1818 – December 24, 1898) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 14:5-18 – Pslam 15 – Matthew 12:38-42 Today’s reading from Exodus is one of my favorites and it follows the story … Continue reading
Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 – Psalm 86 – Romans 8:26-27 – Matthew 13:24-43 “You Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon you.” (Today’s ‘Responsorial Psalm 86) Three images of Heaven: … Continue reading
Feast & Saint for the day: Mary Magdalene (died c. 63) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Song of Songs 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Psalm 63; John 20:1-2, 11-18 “Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Lawrence of Brindisi (July 22, 1559 – July 22, 1619 Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 11:10-12:14 – Psalm 116 – Matthew 12:1-8 In the first place we can only know and love God from where … Continue reading
Saint for the day: APOLLINARIA (d. c. 79) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Exodus 3:13-20 – Psalm 105 – Matthew 11:28-30 ”The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.” (Psalm 105) Today we continue with these parallel scriptures: the continuing story … Continue reading