Mar. 29 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, Triduum

“It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit.” Read More

Mar. 28 Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum, Triduum

The last three days of Holy Week are referred to as the Easter or Sacred Triduum (Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ’s redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy… Read More

Mar. 27 Wednesday of Holy Week, Holy Week

Wednesday of Holy Week is traditionally known as Spy Wednesday, to commemorate the treachery of Judas, who made a bargain with the high priest to betray Jesus for 30 silver… Read More

Mar. 26 Tuesday of Holy Week, Holy Week

This Holy Week Mass brings us the second description of the Christlike Suffering Servant of the Lord. It is almost a portrait of Jesus during Holy Week. These final three… Read More

Mar. 25 Monday of Holy Week, Holy Week

For those following the readings of daily Mass in Lent, the Biblical best has been saved for Holy Week. The book of the prophet Isaiah contains four separate descriptions of… Read More

Mar. 24 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Holy Week

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of… Read More

Mar. 23 Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop, Opt. Mem.

More than any other Gospel, John gives us an insight into the suffering soul of Jesus. Today we have the “Moses Mass.” In it both readings speak of that great… Read More

Mar. 22 Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent , Weekday

It is one week before Good Friday. Today’s Mass is a further reminder of how hatred against Christ escalated in those final days before Holy Week. Fridays of Lent have… Read More

Mar. 21 Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent, Weekday

The weekday Masses towards the end of Lent are like a Passion Play. The Gospels, as one scene after the other, show the mounting hatred and growing tension. This is… Read More

Mar. 20 Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent, Weekday

It is one week before the end of Lent, a week from Spy Wednesday. This Mass reminds us that the hatred against Christ was growing, and the plot to kill… Read More

Oct. 26 Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

Gospel Verse, Cf. 2 Thes 2:14: God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Roman Martyrology commemorates today St. Fulk of… Read More

Oct. 25 Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

Gospel Verse, Cf. Mt 11:25: Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.Today in Wales is the feast… Read More

Oct. 24 Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time; Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Claret, Bishop, Opt. Mem.

Gospel Verse, Jn 17:13:10-17: Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth.Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Claret (1807-1870), bishop, the founder of… Read More

Oct. 23 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday

Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Ps 105 (104):3-4: Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face. Gospel Verse, Year C, 2… Read More

Oct. 22 Saturday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; Optional Memorial of St. John Paul II, Pope, Opt. Mem.

Propers for St. John Paul II: Entrance Antiphon: The Lord chose him for himself as high priest, and, opening his treasure house, made him rich in all good things.Gospel Verse,… Read More

Oct. 21 Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

Gospel Verse, Cf. Mt 11:25: Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. Today the Roman Martyrology includes: Read More

Oct. 20 Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, Priest (USA), Opt. Mem.

Entrance Antiphon, Cf. 1 Cor 2:2: I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except for Jesus Christ, and him crucified.Communion Antiphon, 1 Cor 1:23-24: We proclaim Christ… Read More

Oct. 19 Memorial of Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (USA), Memorial

Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Gal 6:14; 1 Cor 1:18: May we never boast, except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the word of the Cross is the power… Read More

Oct. 18 Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist, Feast

Entrance Antiphon, Is 52:7:How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings of peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation! Gospel Verse, Cf. Jn 15:16:I chose… Read More

Oct. 17 Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, Memorial

Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Gal 2:19-20:I am crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives in me. I live by faith in the Son of God, who… Read More
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