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Optional Memorial of St. Margaret of Scotland, 1045-1093; wife of King Malcolm of Scotland; always seen publicly with beggars, whom she never refused. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/16/17 Gospel: Luke 17:20-25

Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great, 1206-1280; patron of scientists and philosophers Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/15/17 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Spotlighting St. Lawrence O’Toole, 12th Century Archbishop of Dublin Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/14/17 Gospel: Luke 17:7-10

Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 1850-1917; first United States citizen to be canonized a saint. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/13/17 Gospel: Luke 17:1-6

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/12/17 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome; the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, and therefore, “the pope’s church.” Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/9/17 Gospel: John 2:13-22

Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Spotlighting St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 1880-1906, French Discalced Carmelite nun, known for her persistence in pursuing the will of God. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/8/17 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time; spotlighting St. Engelbert, 12th Century archbishop of Cologne, slain by his brother in 1225. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/7/17 Gospel: Luke 14:15-24

Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/6/17 Gospel: Luke 14:12-14

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/5/17 Prayer intentions of listeners Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12