Nov 9: Feast of the Dedication of Lateran Basilica
3 Readings talk about God's presence in three areas: Nature (water & Herb) or creation. This is first temple. Second human persons, second temple. Third: social, civil and ecclesial structures. God first created time, space and context. Then created human beings. Sin and grace take place at a particular, location and context. Paradise had everything for grace and growth. Also the apple tree that caused sin.
31st Week, Saturday, Nov 9
Philippians 4:10-19 / Luke 16:9-15
Paul speaks about life: I have learned to cope with all situations.
31st Week, Friday, Nov 8th
Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 / Luke 16:1-8
We await Christ's final coming: He will refashion our mortal bodies.
31st Week, Thursday, Nov 7th: Saint Willibrord
Philippians 3:3-8 / Luke 15:1-10
I seek only Christ: All else counts as nothing.
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 6th
31st Week, Wednesday, Nov 6th
Be models to other people; Shine among them like stars.
Philippians 2:12-18
31st Week, Tuesday, Nov 5th:Saint Bertilla
Philippians 2:5-11 / Luke 14:15-24
Jesus became one of us: He took the form of a servant.
31st Week, Monday, Nov 4th: Saint Charles Borromeo
31st Week, Monday, Nov 4th
Philippians 2:1-4 / Luke 14:12-14
Look to each other's interests; Be united in spirit.
Nov 3: 31st Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (see Second Reading) Jesus here among us offered himself for us. He is living forever to intercede for all of us who come to him. May his grace and peace be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Nov 1st: All Saints Day
All Saints Day: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
The feast and its objectives:
30th Week, Thursday, Oct 31
Ephesians 6:1-20 / Luke 13:31-35
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 30
30th Week, Wednesday, Oct 30
Ephesians 6:1-9 / Luke 13:22-30Paul addresses parents; Instruct your children in Christian living.
30th Week, Tuesday, Oct 29
Ephesians 5:21-33 / Luke 13:18-21
Paul talks about marital love: Love and respect each other.
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Oct 28
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, Oct 28
Ephesians 2:19-22 / Luke 6:12-19
We are part of a holy building; Christ holds the building together.
29th Week, Saturday, Oct 26:
Ephesians 4:7-16 / Luke 13:1-9
Paul talks about Christ: Through him the body is built up in love.
29th Week, Friday, Oct 25
Ephesians 4:1-6 / Luke 12:54-59
Paul talks about unity: Preserve your unity in the Spirit.
29th Week, Thursday, Oct 24: St Anthony Claret
Ephesians 3:14-21 / Luke 12:49-53
Paul talks about charity: Make love the root and foundation of life.
29th Week, Wednesday, Oct 23: Saint John of Capistrano
Ephesians 3:2-12 / Luke 12:39-48
Paul talks about his call: God called me, the least of all his people.
29th Week, Tuesday, Oct 22, St John Paul II
Ephesians 2:12-22 / Luke 12:35-38
Paul talks about our salvation: Christ has brought us closer to God.
29th Week, Monday, Oct 21: St. Hilarion
29th Week, Monday, Oct 21: St. Hilarion
Ephesians 2:1-10 / Luke 12:13-21
Paul talks about Christians: We were saved by God’s grace.
28th Week, Saturday, Oct 19
Ephesians 1:15-23 / Luke 12:8-12
Paul prays for Christians: May God enlighten your innermost vision.
28th Week, Thursday, Oct 17: St. Ignatius of Antioch
Ephesians 1:1-10 / Luke 11:47-54
Paul talks about blessings: Christ is the source of great blessings to us.
28th Week, Wednesday, Oct 16: St. Hedwig
Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 / Luke 11:1-4
Paul rebukes Peter: You are not being straightforward.
28th Week, Tuesday, Oct 15th
Galatians 5:1-6 / Luke 11:37-41
28th Week, Monday, Oct 14; St. Callistus 1
Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 - 5:1 / Luke 11:29-32
Paul talks about Christians: We are children of the new covenant.
27th Sunday B: Marriage Covenant: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
All praise be to God our Father for creating people in his likeness and making them capable of faithfulness through the self-giving love of his Son and the unifying power of the Spirit. May the Lord be always with you in his love. R/ And also with you.
27th Week, Saturday, Oct 12
Galatians 3:22-29 / Luke 11:27-28
Paul speaks about faith: Faith in Christ makes us children of God.
27th Week, Friday, Oct 11: St. John XXIII
Galatians 3:7-14 / Luke 11:15-26
Paul speaks about salvation: Faith, not the Law, saves us.
27th Week, Thursday, Oct 10: Saint Francis Borgia
Galatians 3:1-5 / Luke 11:5-13
Paul challenges the Galatians: Your life comes from the Gospel, not the Law.
27th Week, Wednesday, Oct 9th:
Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 / Luke 11:1-4
Paul rebukes Peter: You are not being straightforward.
27th Week, Tuesday, Oct 8th
Galatians 1:13-24 / Luke 10:38-42
Paul talks about life: God has called me to conversion.