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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Intro to the day: “When we speak about wisdom, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about virtue, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about justice, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about peace, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about truth and life and redemption, we are speaking of Christ.” –St. Ambrose of Milan

Gospel: Luke 13:22-30

Saint of the Day: Saint Achahildis of Wendelstein

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: "Teach that students may become their own teacher. Let us feed our pupils with the right food so that time will come when they will be able to provide their own food." –Saint Augustine 

Today is Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Spirit Catholic School in Huntsville, AL.

In the Gospel, Jesus heals on the Sabbath.

Gospel: Luke 13:10-17

Saint of the Day: Saint Emilina of Boulancourt

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: “Charity lights the path to divine love.” “Imitate the Heart of Christ in love for the poor.” –Saint Luigi Guanella

Today is Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week of Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Mater Christi Catholic School in Albany, NY.

In the Gospel, Jesus tells the crowds to pay attention to the signs of the times.

Gospel: Luke 12:54-59

Saint of the Day: Saint Luigi Guanella

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: "At this moment, for me, the perfect model is Jesus: he suffered, he had to overcome difficulties and ended in the failure of the cross, from which springs the source of life." –Blessed Esther Paniagua Alonso

Today is Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of The Madeleine Catholic School in Portland, OR.

In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of His divine mission.

Gospel: Luke 12:49-53

Saint of the Day: Blessed Esther Paniagua Alonso and Blessed María Caridad Álvarez Martín

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 life of a teacher, [...] is very challenging and demanding, but it is also profoundly satisfying. It is more than a job, for it is rooted in our deepest convictions and values. To be intimately concerned in the development [...] of hundreds of young people is a highly responsible task. [...] What an awesome responsibility and privilege is yours in the teaching profession.”

Today is Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth 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, Jesus tells us no one knows the time nor the hour of His coming.

Gospel: Luke 12:39-48

Saint of the Day: Pope Saint John Paul II 

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: Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about. –Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Today is Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth 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 tells us to remain vigilant and ready. 

Gospel: Luke 12:35-38

Saint of the Day: Saint Ursula

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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