2 Sam 6:12-15, 17-19 / Mark 3:31-35
Jan 26: 3rd Week, Monday, Saints Timothy and Titus
2 Tim 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 / Luke 10:1-9
Introduction
Today, we celebrate two close associates of the apostle Paul. Paul put them in charge of Christian communities and wrote letters to them to tell them what is expected of leaders of Christian communities, especially how they should be servants and models of the people entrusted to them.
Jan 26th: Republic Day of India: Prayer Service
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION
(You may want to add hymns, reflections, prayer for the nation and the leaders and martyred soldiers in between)
3rd Sunday A; Liturgical Prayers
A Light Has Dawned
Greeting
May Christ, the true light of the world, always brighten and inspire our lives. May our faces reflect his warmth and love, and may the Lord always be with you. R/ And also with you.
Jan 24, 2nd Week, Saturday, St Francis de Sales
2nd Week, Saturday, Jan 24; St Francis de Sales
2 Sam 1:1-4, 11-12, 17, 19, 23-27 / Mark 3:20-21
Jonathan is killed; David eulogized Jonathan and Saul.
Jan 23, 2nd Week, Friday, Reflection and Liturgy
2nd Week, Friday, Jan 23: Reflection and Liturgy
1 Sam 24:3-21 / Mark 3:13-19
David spares Saul’s life: David respected Saul’s role as king.
Jan 22; 2nd Week, Thursday: Saint Vincent Pallotti
2nd Week, Thursday, Jan 22: Saint Vincent Pallotti
1 Sam 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Mark 3:7-12
Saul plots to kill David: Jonathan saved David’s life.
Jan 21: 2nd Week, Wednesday: : Saint Agnes
2nd Week, Wednesday: Jan 21: Saint Agnes
Jan 20; 2nd Week, Tuesday: Sts. Fabian and Sebastian
2nd Week, Tuesday: Jan 20: Sts. Fabian and Sebastian
God chooses David: Samuel anointed David as king.
Jan 19: 2nd Week, Monday
2nd Week, Monday
Jan 17th, Saturday, 2nd Week; St. Anthony of the Desert
1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 / Mark 2:13-17
God chooses Saul as king: Samuel anointed Saul.
2nd Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers
A. Witness to Jesus Christ
B. Jesus, Lamb of God
Readings: Is 49:3,5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10
1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34
Jan 16: 1st Week, Friday Plus Liturgy
1 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22 / Mark 2:1-12
The Israelites demand a king: God told Samuel to anoint a king.Jan 15: 1st Week, Thursday; Saint Paul the Hermit
1 Sam 4:1-11 / Mark 1:40-45
Israel takes the ark into battle: They were defeated; the ark was captured.1st Week: Jan 12-17:
1st Week: Jan 12-17:
Jan 12 Monday: St. Hilary, Bishop, Doctor of the Church: Mk 1:14-20:
Jan 14: 1st Week, Wednesday
1 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20 / Mark 1:29-39
God calls Samuel: Samuel said, “Speak, Lord; I am listening.”
January 13: 1st Week, Tuesday,: Saint Hilary
January 13: 1st Week, Tuesday,: Saint Hilary
1 Sam 1:9-20 / Mark 1:21-28
Hannah asks God for a child; she gave birth to Samuel.
Jan 12: 1st Week, Monday
1 Samuel 1: 1-8; Mark 1:14-20
Hannah is barren: Her rival made her burden heavier.
Baptism of the Lord - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
Today, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan; The Father recognized him as his beloved Son; The Holy Spirit prepared him for his mission of service. May the Lord’s Spirit of sonship and service be always with you. R/ And also with you.
January 10: Saturday after Epiphany
January 10: Saturday after Epiphany
1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30
January 7: Friday after Epiphany
January 7: Friday after Epiphany
1 John 5:5-13 / Luke 5:12-16
January 8; Thursday after Epiphany
January 8; Thursday after Epiphany
1 John 4:19 - 5:4 / Luke 4:14-22
January 7th; Wednesday after Epiphany
January 7th; Wednesday after Epiphany
1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52
January 6: Tuesday after Epiphany; St. Andre Bessette
January 6: Tuesday after Epiphany; St. Andre Bessette
1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44
God is love; Whoever loves knows God.