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Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, 1538-1584; archbishop of Milan, 1564-1584; a leading figure in the counter-reformation. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/4/17 Gospel: Luke 14: 1, 7-11 Fr. Michael Becker previews the Sunday Gospel

Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, 1579-1639. Became a Dominican, known for prayer and penance; personal friend of St. Rose of Lima. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/3/17 Gospel: Luke 14:1-6

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day. We honor all of the faithful departed, especially those still undergoing purification in preparation for the Beatific Vision. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/2/17. Gospel: John 6:37-40

Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/17 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/31/17 Gospel: Luke 13:18-21

Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/30/17 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/29/17 Prayer intentions from listeners Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40; “…which commandment in the law is the greatest?”

Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, two of the Twelve Apostles; Simon was a member of the Zealot party, an extreme group of Jewish nationalists; Jude is also called Thaddeus, and is the patron of lost causes. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/28/17 Gospel: Luke 6:12-16 Fr. Rich Simon previews the Sunday Gospel

Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/27/17 Gospel: Luke 12:54-59

Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/26/17 Gospel: Luke 12:48-53