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5th Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting The Lord Jesus, the light of the world, gathers us together.  May our faces reflect his light and may he always be with you.

4th Week, Saturday, Feb 4; St. John de Brito

 4th Week, Saturday, Feb 4; St. John de Brito

Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 / Mark 6:30-34

To Christ be glory forever: He brings out in you what is pleasing.

4th Week, Friday, Feb 3; St. Blaise

 4th Week, Friday, Feb 3; St. Blaise

Hebrews 13:1-8 / Mark 6:14-29 

Imitate your forefathers; Love your fellow Hebrews.

Feb 2nd: Presentation of the Lord - Liturgical Prayers

 February 2

Greeting

5th Sunday A - Salt and Light

4th Week, Wednesday, Feb 1st

 4th Week, Wednesday, Feb 1st

Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 / Mark 6:1-6

 Don’t give up: Don’t lose heart.

4th Week, Tuesday, Jan 31st; St. John Bosco

  4th Week, Tuesday, Jan 31st

Hebrews 12:1-4 / Mark 5:21-43

Keep your eyes on Jesus; Persevere as Jesus persevered.

4th Week, Monday, Jan 30

 4th Week, Monday, Jan 30

Hebrews 11:32-40 / Mark 5:1-20 

These heroes suffered much; A dream born of faith sustained them.

4th Sunday A: Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

God has chosen what is weak and has made Jesus Christ our wisdom and our virtue, our holiness and our freedom.  May the Lord Jesus be always with you. 

3rd Week, Jan 23-28

23 Monday (Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr- USA)

Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin -USA):  

Day of Prayer for the Legal white or violet Protection of Unborn Children (USA): 

3rd Week, Saturday, Jan 28; St. Thomas Aquinas

 3rd Week, Saturday, Jan 28

Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 / Mark 4:35-41 

Imitate your forefathers; Be strong in faith!

3rd Week, Friday, Jan 27; St. Angela Merici

 3rd Week, Friday, Jan 27

Hebrews 10:32-39 / Mark 4:26-34 

Don’t give up; Be patient!

Jan 26: Sts. Timothy and Titus

2 Tim 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 / Luke 10:1-9 

Introduction

3rd Week, Tuesday, Jan 24th; St. Francis de Sales

3rd Week, Tuesday, Jan 24th

Hebrews 10:1-10 / Mark 3:31-35

Jesus speaks; "I come to do your will, O God." 

3rd Week, Monday, Jan 23rd

 3rd Week, Monday, Jan 23rd

Hebrews 9:15, 24-28 / Mark 3:22-30

Christ will come again; He will bring salvation to all. 

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.

2nd Week, Friday, Jan 20th: Bl. Bsil Moreau and St. Sebastian

 Hebrews 8:6-13 / Mark 3:13-19 

We are under the new covenant; God forgives our past.

2nd Week, Thursday, Jan 19th

  Hebrews 7:25 - 8:6 / Mark 3:7-12

Jesus reigns in heaven; He intercedes for us before God.

Daily Homilies- Directions

 

Christian Unity Week: Jan 18-25

  Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023

Photo: Mazur/cbcew.org.uk

Be-Longing: Praying for Unity amidst Injustice.

2nd Week, Wednesday, St. Margaret of Hungary

 Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 / Mark 3:1-6

Abraham meets Melchizedek; Abraham gave him a tenth of his booty.

2nd Week: Jan 16-21

 Jan 16 Monday:

3rd Sunday A: Be a Lght in Darkness

 

2nd Week, Tuesday, Jan 17

Hebrews 6:10-20 / Mark 2:23-28 

Take heart; God will not forget your work and love.

2nd Week, Monday, January 16: St. Joseph Vaz

 Hebrews 5:1-10 / Mark 2:18-22

 Jesus takes flesh; He suffered as we suffer.

SENIOR RENEWAL: CONCLUDING PRAYER

 SENIOR RENEWAL: CONCLUDING PRAYER

 Lord, though you know me better than I know myself that I am growing older or maybe someday be old. Keep me from the unfortunate habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.

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 

1st Week, Saturday, Jan 14th: St. Devasahayam Pillai

 Hebrews 4:12-16 / Mark 2:13-17 

We have a great high priest; He was tempted but did not sin. 

1st Week, Friday, January 13

Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 / Mark 2:1-12

Be on guard; Strive to enter God's rest: heaven. 

1st Week: Jan 9-14

  Jan 9 Monday: (The Baptism of the Lord)

(Is42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10: 34-38; Mt 3:13-17)

1st week, Thursday, Jan 12th

 Hebrews 3:7-14 / Mark 1:40-45

Remain faithful to God; Encourage one another. 

2nd Sunday A: John the Baptist

 

Gospel reading: John 1:29-34

1st Week, Wednesday, Jan 11

 Hebrews 2:14-18 / Mark 1:29-39

Jesus shares our lot; He was tempted as we are. 

1st Week, Tuesday, Jan 10th

 Hebrews 2:5-12 / Mark 1:21-28

God exalts humankind; "What is man that you are mindful of him?" 

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.

Epiphany of the Lord: Liturgical Prayers

 Epiphany of the Lord

 1. Light Revealed to the Nations

2. A Savior for All the World
3. The Guiding Star for All Nations


1. Light Revealed to the Nations

Christmas Season: Jan 2-7

  Christmas Season: Jan 2-7

 Jan 2 Monday (Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops)

Baptism of the Lord

The people ofIsrael had shown signs of repentance for their sins, and received from God a promise of consolation: the glory of the Lord will be revealed.

7th January: Christmas Season

  7th January

1 John 5:14-21 / John 2:1-11

Jesus responds to Mary's request; "They have no wine."

Saint Andre Bessette: Biography and the 7 Crosses

  

6th January: St. Andre Bessette

 6th January

1 John 5:5-13 / Mark 1:6-11

Jesus is baptized; "You are my beloved Son."

Epiphany of the Lord

  This is the story for those who miss the point. (This homily series rarely repeats itself but there is only one story that should be told on this festival, and that is the magical story of Babuksa 

5th January: Saint John Neumann

  5th January, Christmas season before Epiphany, Thursday

1 John 3:11-21 / John 1:43-51

Jesus meets Nathanael; Philip said, "Come and see for yourself."

4th January: Christmas Season; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

 4th January 

1 John 3:7-10 / 1:35-42 

Two disciples meet Jesus: The time was about four o’clock.

January 3: Christmas Season

 January 3

1 John 2:29 - 3:6 / John 1:29-34

John identifies Jesus: “There is the Lamb of God.”