Nov. 21 Memorial of the Presentation of Mary, Memorial

Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Presentation of Mary. The cycle of these three Marian feasts: the Birthday of Our Lady (September 8), the Holy Name of Mary… Read More

Nov. 20 Wednesday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Bernward of Hildesheim (960-1022), a Benedictine bishop, architect, painter, sculptor, and metalsmith. He was the Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany from 993 till 1020. Bernward encouraged… Read More

Nov. 19 Tuesday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Mechtilde (1241-1298), who was born to a noble family in Heifta, Saxony, and was placed in a Benedictine convent at age seven. Mechtilde was a… Read More

Nov. 18 Monday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin (USA), Opt. Mem.

Today is the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul. The whole Church celebrates the dedication of the two great Roman basilicas of St.… Read More

Nov. 17 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day of the Poor, Sunday

Jesus said to his disciples: “In those days after that tribulation the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling… Read More

Nov. 16 Saturday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Margaret of Scotland; Opt Mem of St. Gertrude, Virgin, Opt. Mem.

The Church’s Universal Calendar presents two saints today: Read More

Nov. 15 Friday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time; Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church, Opt. Mem.

Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great (c. 1200-1280), son of a German nobleman. While studying at Padua when the Master General of the Dominicans,… Read More

Nov. 14 Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Laurence O’Toole (1128-1180) today, but in Ireland it is an Optional Memorial (although a feast in Dublin). Laurence (also referred to as “Lawrence”) was the… Read More

Nov. 13 Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin (USA), Memorial

Today the dioceses in the United States celebrate the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917), virgin, born in Lombardy, Italy, one of thirteen children. She came to America as… Read More

Nov. 12 Memorial of St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr, Memorial

Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Josaphat (1580-1643), a Catholic of the Ruthenian rite. He was an apostle of the return of the Orthodox schismatics to the Church… 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