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Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Gertrude Caterina Comensoli, 1847-1903; foundress of the Institute of the Sisters Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/18/20 Gospel: Mark 8:14-21

Optional Memorial of the Seven Founders of the Servite Order; seven noblemen of Florence who, in 1240, withdrew from the city for prayer and service of God; the order came to the United States in 1852 Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/17/20 Gospel: Mark 8:11-13

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/16/20 Gospel: Mark 5:17-37

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Saints of the Day: Saints Faustinus and Jovita; according to legend, they preached Christianity while their bishop lay in hiding; arrested and martyred, 120 A.D.; patrons of the city of Brescia Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/15/20 Gospel: Mark 8:1-10

Memorial of Saints Cyril (827-869) and Methodius (815-884); brothers who dedicated their lives to the evangelization of the Slavic peoples Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/14/20 Gospel: Mark 7:31-37

Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Catherine de Ricci, 1522-1589; became perpetual prioress of the Dominican convent at Tuscany at the age of 25; sought out due to her reputation for sanctity; experienced the “Ecstacy of the Passion” from Thursday noon to Friday afternoon for twelve years Office […]

Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Julian, Eighth Century; patron of hotel keepers, travelers, and boatmen Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/12/20 Gospel: Mark 7:14-23

Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/11/20 Gospel: Mark 7:1-13

Memorial of St. Scholastica, 480-542; twin sister of St. Benedict; founded a religious community for women near her brother’s monastery; visited her brother annually, praying and discussing spiritual matters Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/10/20 Gospel: Mark 6:53-56

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/9/20 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16