Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “In contemplating the Cross, we discover the full measure of God’s love.”

Today is Friday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech in Pittsburgh, PA.

In the Gospel, Jesus speaks in parables of the Kingdom of God and His salvific mission.

Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – Feast of the Holy Winding Sheet (The Shroud of Turin)

Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Bonaventure

O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.

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Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “The journey of Lent is a journey toward the light of Easter.”

Today is Thursday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Family Parish School in Peoria, IL.

In the Gospel, we hear the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – That the Passion of Christ brought about its effect because it was a Sacrifice

Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort

O Mary, my Queen, I cast myself in the arms of your mercy. I place my soul and body in your blessed care and under your special protection from this world. I entrust to you all my hopes and consolations, all my anguish and misery, my life and the end of my life. Through your most holy intercession and through your merits, grant that all my works may be directed and carried out in accord with your will and the will of your divine Son. Amen.

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Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “True almsgiving springs from a heart converted to love.”

Today is Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Joseph Catholic School in Pekin, IL.

In the Gospel, Jesus calls us to serve others.

Gospel: Matthew 20:17-28

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Passion of Christ brought about our salvation because it was an act of satisfaction

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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Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “Fasting is not merely giving up food; it is learning to hunger for God.”

Today is Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Schlarmann Academy in Danville, IL.

In the Gospel, we are called to humility.

Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Passion of Christ brought about our salvation because it was a meritorious act

Saint of the Day: Saint Katharine Drexel

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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Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “Lent invites us to deepen our friendship with Christ.”

Today is Monday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee, FL.

In the Gospel, Christ calls us to be merciful.

Gospel: Luke 6:36-38

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – It was fitting that our Lord should suffer at the hands of the Gentiles

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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Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Do not be afraid to enter the desert of Lent; there you will find Christ waiting.”

Today is Friday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School in Huntsville, AL.

In the Gospel, Jesus tells us how we may enter the Kingdom of Heaven. 

Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26

Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –The Feast of the Holy Lance and the Nails of Our Lord

Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Bonaventure

O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.

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Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Through the Cross we learn the meaning of authentic love.”

Today is Thursday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. John the Baptist School in Milwaukee, OR.

In the Gospel, our Lord instructs us to be persistent in prayer.

Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12

Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –It was fitting that Christ should be Crucified with the Thieves

Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort

O Mary, my Queen, I cast myself in the arms of your mercy. I place my soul and body in your blessed care and under your special protection from this world. I entrust to you all my hopes and consolations, all my anguish and misery, my life and the end of my life. Through your most holy intercession and through your merits, grant that all my works may be directed and carried out in accord with your will and the will of your divine Son. Amen.

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. 

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Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Lent is a time of return to the essential, to rediscover that God alone is enough.” 

Today is Monday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of The Madeleine School in Portland, OR.

In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the Final Judgement.

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditations – Christ had to be tempted in the desert

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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Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving prepare our hearts to celebrate the victory of Easter.”

Today is Wednesday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Family Catholic School in Portland, OR.

In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of signs.

Gospel: Luke 11:29-32

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –How Great was the Sorrow of Our Lord in His Passion?

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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Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Conversion means turning again to God, recognizing His mercy and trusting in His love.”

Today is Tuesday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Rose School in Portland, OR.

In the Gospel, our Lord gives us the Our Father.

Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15

Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – Christ underwent every kind of suffering

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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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. 

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