Saint of the Day
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. 28 Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time; Optional Memorial of St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs, Opt. Mem.
Today the Church celebrates two optional memorials of martyrs: 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
