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Monday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial Day in the United States Spotlight on St. Bernard of Montjoux, 9213-1008; built hospices in the Alps; patron of skiers, mountaineers, and the Alps Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/28/18 Gospel: Mark 18:17-27

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/27/18 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

Memorial of St. Philip Neri, 1515-1595; founded an institute called “The Oratory”; known for his sense of humor Saturday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/26/18 Gospel: Mark 10:13-16

Friday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Bede the Venerable, priest and Doctor of the Church, 673-735; one of the most learned men of his day, and a major influence on English literature Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/25/18 Gospel: Mark 10:1-12

Thursday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Spotlight on St. David I of Scotland, 1080-1153; son of St. Margaret of Scotland; as king, known for his religious devotion and generosity to the poor Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/24/18 Gospel: Mark 9:41-50

Wednesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Spotlight on St. Crispin of Viterbo, 1668-1750; as a Franciscan Capuchin, served as gardener and cook; known for healings through his prayers Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/23/18 Gospel: Mark 9:38-40

Tuesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Spotlight on St. Rita of Cascia, 1381-1457; widow who became an Augustinian nun; known for austerity, prayerfulness, and charity Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/22/18 Gospel: Mark 9:30-57

Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Monday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/21/18 Gospel: John 19:25-34

Solemnity of Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/20/18 Gospel: John 20:19-23

Optional Memorial of St. John I, pope and martyr, 470-526; acted as intermediary between eastern and western emperors regarding treatment of Arian heretics; imprisoned by the western emperor, died in prison Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/18/18 Gospel: John 21:15-19