Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, 1579-1639; raised in poverty, became a Dominican “lay helper”; after nine years, his community asked him to make full profession; many of his nights were spent in prayer and penance, and his days with nursing the sick and caring for the poor Tuesday of the 31st Week in […]

Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/2/20 Gospel: John 6:37-40

Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/2/20 Gospel: John 6:37-40

Solemnity of All Saints Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/20 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Solemnity of All Saints Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/20 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Wolfgang, 934-994; as bishop of Regensburg, he was known for reforming zeal and skills as a statesman; he restored monasteries, promoted education, and was known for his charity and aid to the poor Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/31/20 Gospel: […]

Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, 1532-1617; businessman who was widowed and lost his children to illness; became a Jesuit lay brother; influenced Jesuit students, including St. Peter Claver, and many civil and social leaders; obedience and penance were the hallmarks of his life Office of […]

Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Abraham of Rostov; lived as a pagan until he was miraculously cured by Christ; converted, and became apostle to the Russian people and a founder of religious institutions Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/29/20 Gospel: Luke 13:31-35

Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Frumentius; sent to Ethiopia by St. Athanasius, and introduced Christianity; eventually consecrated bishop; Frumentius and his brother Aedesius are considered the apostles of Ethiopia Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/27/20 Gospel: Luke 13:18-21

Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alfred the Great, 848-899; patron of the arts, literature, and the Church; godson of Pope Leo IV Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/26/20 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17