Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, 1694-1775; one of the most popular preachers of his day; founded the Congregation of the Passion, better known as the Passionists; elected superior general of the congregation in 1747 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/20/20 Gospel: Luke […]

Memorial of Saints John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and companions, the Jesuit martyrs of North America; John spent a quarter-century working with the Huron Indians in Quebec, converting 7,000, and writing a dictionary and catechism in the Huron language; John, Isaac, and companions, were slain by the Iroquois in 1649 Monday of the 29th Week […]

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/18/20 Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21

Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr; condemned to death in Rome for his faith; known for his ten letters to various churches while on the journey from Antioch to Rome; died in the Circus Maximus, 107 A.D. Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for […]

Friday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 1647-1690; Visitation nun who received visions of Christ, instructing her that His human heart would be the symbol of His human-divine love; instituted First Friday devotions Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/16/20 Gospel: Luke 12:1-7

Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582; a woman of prayer, discipline, and compassion; co-reformer of the Carmelite order, along with St. John of the Cross; wrote “The Way of Perfection” and “The Interior Castle,” among other writings on prayer Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for […]

Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Callistus I; originally a slave in charge of the bank, but lost money to be deposited; after serving time, he was arrested for brawling in a synagogue, and condemned to work in the mines of Sardinia; after his release, he became superintendent of […]

Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Edward the Confessor, 1003-1066; Eleventh Century king of England; built St. Peter’s Abbey in Westminster, on the site of the present Abbey Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/13/20 Gospel: Luke 11:37-41

Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Edwin of Northumbria, 586-633; became king of Northumbria in 616, and married Ethelburga, who was a Christian; converted, and was baptized in 627; slain in battle, and Pope Gregory XIII allowed him to be venerated as a martyr Office of Readings and […]

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/11/20 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14