Tuesday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: St. John Baptist de la Salle, 1651-1719; known for his work with the poor, and in education; patron of teachers Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/7/20 Gospel: John 13:21-33, 36-38

Monday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: Pope St. Celestine I; founder of the papal diplomatic service; served as pope from 422 until his death in 432 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/6/20 Gospel: John 12:1-11

Palm Sunday Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/5/20 Gospel: Matthew 27:11-54

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent Commemoration of St. Isidore of Seville, 560-636; bishop and doctor of the church; he has been suggested as a patron of the internet, because of the wide array of knowledge which he taught Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/4/20 Gospel: John 11:45-56

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Francis of Paola, 1416-1507; founder of the Minim Friars; gifted with miracles, prophecy, and insight into men’s hearts; comforted the dying King Louis XI of France Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/2/20 Gospel: John 8:51-59

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Hugh of Grenoble, 1053-1132; attempted a massive reform of the diocese of Grenoble, but was frustrated; donated land to St. Bruno for Grande Chartreuse, the beginning of the Carthusians Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/1/20 Gospel: John 8:31-42

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Benjamin, 329-424; imprisoned in the Fourth and Fifth Century persecution of Christians in Persia; tortured and martyred Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/31/20 Gospel: John 8:21-30

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. John Climacus, 525-606; called “Climacus,” after his book, “The Climax,” or “The Ladder of Perfection”; became abbot of the monks of Mt. Sinai at the age of 70 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/30/20 Gospel: John 8:1-11

Fifth Sunday of Lent Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/29/20 Gospel: John 11:1-45

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Venturino of Bergamo, 1304-1346; Dominican friar, with a gift for preaching; organized a crusade at the request of Pope Clement VI Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/28/20 Gospel: John 7:40-53