Oct. 1 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday

“Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not… Read More

Sep. 30 Memorial of St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church, Memorial

Today is the Memorial of St. Jerome (345-420). Jerome was born in Dalmatia of a Christian, was baptized in Rome, while taking his classical courses. He then studied under the… Read More

Sep. 29 Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels, Feast

The liturgy celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels who are venerated in the tradition of the Church. Michael (Who is like God?) was the archangel who… Read More

Sep. 27 Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, Priest, Memorial

The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), who was born in Gascony, France, and died in Paris. He studied theology at Toulouse and was ordained a… Read More

Sep. 26 Tuesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time; Optional Memorial of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs, Opt. Mem.

According to tradition, Saints Cosmas and Damian (d. 303) suffered martyrdom in Syria during the Roman persecution of Diocletian. Not much is known about them, but tradition holds they were… Read More

Sep. 25 Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Finbarr (550-623), bishop (and patron) of Cork, Ireland. He was a native of Connaught, and instituted a monastery or school at Lough Eirc, to which… Read More

Sep. 24 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday

“Brothers and sisters: Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. If I go on… Read More

Sep. 23 Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest; Ember Saturday, Memorial

Today is the Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), more popularly known as Padre Pio was born in 1887 in the small Italian village of Pietrelcina. He joined the… Read More

Sep. 22 Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Ember Friday, Weekday

The Roman Martyrology commemorates Sts. Maurice and Companions (d. 287), Christian soldiers who were massacred in Switzerland around the year 287 A.D. because they refused to offer sacrifices to pagan… 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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