Intro to the day: ““If you practice the holy exercise of Spiritual Communion, a good many times each day, within a month, you will see yourself completely changed.” –Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
Today is Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Schlarman Academy in Danville, IL.
In the Gospel, Jesus warns of persecution.
Gospel: Luke 21:12-19
Saint of the Day: Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
Marian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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Intro to the day: “Again I ask you, my brothers and sisters, tell me: which appears to you the greater, the body of Christ, or the word of God? If you are willing to reply, you ought to say that the word of God is not less than the body Of Christ. He who hears the word of God negligently, is no less guilty than he who through his own carelessness would allow the body of Christ to fall to the ground.” –Saint Augustine
Today is Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Mary's Catholic School in Greenville, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus warns of false “end times.”
Gospel: Luke 21:5-11
Saint of the Day: Saint Peter of Alexandria
Marian prayer for the day: Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
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Intro to the day: “The word of God must be heard graciously, received devoutly, and whatever pertains to the salvation of souls must be preserved with care. And it must be heard not as the word of man, but as it is in truth, the word of God, whether it consoles or warns or rebukes.” –Saint Bernard of Clairveaux
Today is Monday, the Memorial of Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Albany, NY.
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of true charity.
Gospel: Luke 21:1-4
Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Anna Sala
Marian prayer for the day: Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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Intro to the day: “Happy the soul who can say from the heart, 'Dear Jesus, I seek you alone, Your love, Your grace, Your glory.'”–Blessed Clelia Merloni
Today is Friday, the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora, IN.
In the Gospel, Jesus drives the merchants out of the temple.
Gospel: Luke 19:45-48
Saint of the Day: Blessed Clelia Merloni
Marian prayer for the day: O Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary - St. Alphonsus de Liguori
O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary; as a beggar, all wounded and sore, presents himself before a great Queen, so do I present myself before you, who are Queen of heaven and earth.
From the lofty throne on which you sit, disdain not, I implore you, to cast your eyes on me, a poor sinner.
God has made you so rich that you might assist the poor, and has made you Queen of Mercy in order that you might relieve the miserable.
Behold me then, and pity me: behold me and abandon me not, until you see me changed from a sinner into a saint. Amen.
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Intro to the day: “It is a better thing to save souls for the Lord than to save treasures.” –Saint Ambrose of Milan
Today is Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of LaSalle Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus weeps for Jerusalem.
Gospel: Luke 19:41-44
Saint of the Day: Blessed Ambrose of Camaldoli
Marian prayer for the day: The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese
Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more.
Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect.
The number of the lowly, “the little ones,” is very great on earth.
They can raise their eyes to you without any fear.
You are the incomparable Mother who walks with them along the common way to guide them to heaven.
Beloved Mother, in this harsh exile, I want to live always with you and follow you every day.
I am enraptured by the contemplation of you and I discover the depths of the love of your heart.
All my fears vanish under your motherly gaze, which teaches me to weep and to rejoice!
Amen.
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Intro to the day: “The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.” –Thomas Aquinas
Today is Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells a parable on His way to Jerusalem.
Gospel: Luke 19:11-28
Saint of the Day: Saint Ebbe of Minster-in-Thanet
Marian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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Intro to the day: “We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.” - Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
Today is Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lehman Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus meets Zacchaeus.
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Saint of the Day: Blessed Leonardus Kimura
Marian prayer for the day: Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
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Intro to the day: "Now let us praise Heaven-Kingdom's guardian, / the Maker's might and his mind's thoughts, / the work of the glory-father—of every wonder, / eternal Lord. He established a beginning. / He first shaped for men's sons / Heaven as a roof, the holy Creator; / then middle-earth mankind's guardian, / eternal Lord, afterwards prepared / the earth for men, the Lord almighty.” –Cædmon’s hymn
Today is Monday, the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Bishop Canevin High School in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the Gospel, we see the importance of Faith in the healing power of God.
Gospel: Luke 18:35-43
Saint of the Day: Saint Hilda of Whitby
Marian prayer for the day: Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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Today is Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora, IN.
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the end times.
Gospel: Luke 17:26-37
Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Louise Merkert
Marian prayer for the day: O Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary - St. Alphonsus de Liguori
O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary; as a beggar, all wounded and sore, presents himself before a great Queen, so do I present myself before you, who are Queen of heaven and earth.
From the lofty throne on which you sit, disdain not, I implore you, to cast your eyes on me, a poor sinner.
God has made you so rich that you might assist the poor, and has made you Queen of Mercy in order that you might relieve the miserable.
Behold me then, and pity me: behold me and abandon me not, until you see me changed from a sinner into a saint. Amen.
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Intro to the day: “Let us keep close to Jesus because if we lose him, we have lost everything.” –Saint Frances Cabrini
Today is Thursday, the Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of LaSalle Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of how He will be rejected.
Gospel: Luke 17:20-25
Saint of the Day: Saint Abbo of Fleury
Marian prayer for the day: The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese
Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more.
Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect.
The number of the lowly, “the little ones,” is very great on earth.
They can raise their eyes to you without any fear.
You are the incomparable Mother who walks with them along the common way to guide them to heaven.
Beloved Mother, in this harsh exile, I want to live always with you and follow you every day.
I am enraptured by the contemplation of you and I discover the depths of the love of your heart.
All my fears vanish under your motherly gaze, which teaches me to weep and to rejoice!
Amen.
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Intro to the day: ‘Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” –Saint Josaphat
Today is Wednesday, the Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers.
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Saint of the Day: Saint Cummian Fada
Marian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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Intro to the day: “Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the work. Your will be done.” –Saint Martin of Tours
Today is Tuesday, the Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lehman Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells us to follow the Lord’s commands.
Gospel: Luke 17:7-10
Saint of the Day: Blessed Kamen Vitchev
Marian prayer for the day: Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
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Intro to the day: "Christian, remember thy dignity, and becoming a partner in the Divine nature, refuse to return to the old baseness by degenerate conduct. Remember the Head and the Body of which thou art a member. Recollect that thou wert rescued from the power of darkness and brought out into God’s light and kingdom.”
Today is Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Bishop Canevin High School in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells us to increase our faith.
Gospel: Luke 17:1-6
Saint of the Day: Pope Saint Leo the Great
Marian prayer for the day: Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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Intro to the day: “First offer them the milk of simpler teaching, as the Apostle recommends, so that gradually, as they grow strong on the food of God’s Word, they are capable of receiving more elaborate instructions and of carrying out the higher commandment of God.” –St. Aidan
Today is Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Mater Dei Catholic School in Albany, NY.
In the Gospel, we hear the parable of the dishonest steward.
Gospel: Luke 16:1-8
Saint of the Day: Saint Vincent Liêm
Marian prayer for the day: O Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary - St. Alphonsus de Liguori
O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary; as a beggar, all wounded and sore, presents himself before a great Queen, so do I present myself before you, who are Queen of heaven and earth.
From the lofty throne on which you sit, disdain not, I implore you, to cast your eyes on me, a poor sinner.
God has made you so rich that you might assist the poor, and has made you Queen of Mercy in order that you might relieve the miserable.
Behold me then, and pity me: behold me and abandon me not, until you see me changed from a sinner into a saint. Amen.
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Intro to the day: “Be at peace, and have genuine charity among yourselves. If you follow the example of the holy fathers, God, the comforter of all good, will be your helper.” – St. Columba
Today is Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School in St. Clair Shores, MI.
In the Gospel, we hear the parables of the lost sheep and coin.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Saint of the Day: Saint Leonard of Noblac
Marian prayer for the day: The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese
Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more.
Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect.
The number of the lowly, “the little ones,” is very great on earth.
They can raise their eyes to you without any fear.
You are the incomparable Mother who walks with them along the common way to guide them to heaven.
Beloved Mother, in this harsh exile, I want to live always with you and follow you every day.
I am enraptured by the contemplation of you, and I discover the depths of the love of your heart.
All my fears vanish under your motherly gaze, which teaches me to weep and to rejoice!
Amen.
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Intro to the day: “Let us be careful that no image but that of God take shape in our souls.” – St. Columbanus
Today is Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. James Catholic School in Cincinnati, OH.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells us we must give up all we have to follow Him.
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
Saint of the Day: Blessed María del Carmen Viel Ferrando
Marian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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Intro to the day: “There is none so lovable as the cheerful.” –St. Dwynwen
Today is Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of The Madeleine Catholic School in Portland, OR.
In the Gospel, we hear a parable of the wedding feast.
Gospel: Luke 14:15-24
Saint of the Day: Blessed Teresa Manganiello
Marian prayer for the day: Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
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Intro to the day: “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left, Christ in lying down, Christ in sitting, Christ in rising up, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks to me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.” –St. Patrick of Ireland
Today is Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic Schools.
In the Gospel, Christ tells us to do good without expecting repayment.
Gospel: Luke 14:12-14
Saint of the Day: Saint Malachy O'More
Marian prayer for the day: Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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Intro to the day: “What is nobler than to rule minds or to mold the character of the young? I consider that he who knows how to form the youthful mind is truly greater than all the painters, sculptors, and all others of that sort.” — St. John Chrysostom
Today is Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of All Saints Catholic School, Portland, OR.
In the Gospel, Jesus is asked if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath.
Gospel: Luke 14:1-6
Saint of the Day: Saint Maria de la Purisima Salvat Romero
Marian prayer for the day: O Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary - St. Alphonsus de Liguori
O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary; as a beggar, all wounded and sore, presents himself before a great Queen, so do I present myself before you, who are Queen of heaven and earth.
From the lofty throne on which you sit, disdain not, I implore you, to cast your eyes on me, a poor sinner.
God has made you so rich that you might assist the poor, and has made you Queen of Mercy in order that you might relieve the miserable.
Behold me then, and pity me: behold me and abandon me not, until you see me changed from a sinner into a saint. Amen.
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Intro to the day: “I am not alone because Jesus is with me, and with Him I fear nothing” –Saint Faustina Kowalska
Today is Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Therese Catholic School in Portland, OR.
In the Gospel, Jesus laments Jerusalem.
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
Saint of the Day: Blessed Terrence Albert O'Brien
Marian prayer for the day: The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese
Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more.
Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect.
The number of the lowly, “the little ones,” is very great on earth.
They can raise their eyes to you without any fear.
You are the incomparable Mother who walks with them along the common way to guide them to heaven.
Beloved Mother, in this harsh exile, I want to live always with you and follow you every day.
I am enraptured by the contemplation of you and I discover the depths of the love of your heart.
All my fears vanish under your motherly gaze, which teaches me to weep and to rejoice!
Amen.
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To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at missiondrivencatholic.com.