The Narrow Gate

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for December 2010

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The Experience of Personal Suffering as a Help to Others who Suffer
General: That our personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for better understanding the situation of unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are alone, sick or aged, and stir us all to give them generous help.

Opening Our Doors to Christ
Missionary: That the peoples of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace, brotherhood and justice.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for November 2010

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Drug Addicts and Victims of Every Form of Dependence
General: That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength for a radical life-change.

The Continent-wide Mission in Latin America
Missionary: That the Churches of Latin America may move ahead with the continent-wide mission proposed by their bishops, making it part of the universal missionary task of the People of God.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for October 2010

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Catholic Universities
General: That Catholic Universities may more and more be places where, in the light of the Gospel, it is possible to experience the harmonious unity existing between faith and reason.

World Mission Day
Missionary: That the World Mission Day may afford an occasion for understanding that the task of proclaiming Christ is an absolutely necessary service to which the Church is called for the benefit of humanity.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for September 2009

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The Word of God as Sign of Social Development
General: That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.

The End of War
Missionary: That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for August 2010

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The Unemployed and the Homeless
General: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration
Missionary: That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for July 2010

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Justice in Electing those who Govern
General: That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.

An Urban Culture of Justice, Solidarity and Peace
Missionary:That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centers, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for June 2010

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Respect for Human Life
General: That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death.

The Churches in Asia
Missionary: That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for May 2010

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Human Trafficking
General: That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended.

Priests, Religious and Committed Lay People
Missionary: That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for April 2010

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Fundamentalism and Extremism
General: That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant respect, by tolerance and by dialogue among all believers.

Persecuted Christians
Missionary: That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire human race.

Book Review: Nelson's Complete Book of BIble Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition

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Receiving books to review is fun, it is especially fun when the book proves to be an excellent addition to your personal bookshelf. Such a book is Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition. This book is a compilation of summaries, charts and maps for each individual book in the Bible. It would be extremely useful for Bible study, both in a Church or individual setting as well as part of a homeschool reference library.

The book is set up with a chapter devoted to each book of the Bible. The format for each chapter is basically the same: first comes a quick overview of the book followed by information on the author, the time period the book covers as well as the time it was written, explanation of the them and literary structure and an outline of the chapter. But that is not the end of it. Charts, maps and further summaries follow the outline fleshing out the brief summary at the beginning of the chapter. This makes for a great resource during Bible Study. I found the charts and maps to be an especially useful resource for visualizing some of the more difficult parts of the Old Testament. For example, I often find it difficult to keep the locations straight of the various places mentioned in the Old Testament. These handy maps make that task much simpler for me.

Add this book to your bookshelf. You won't be sorry and you will find yourself reaching for it many times as you study your Bible.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for March 2010

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World Economy
General: That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest.

The Churches in Africa
Missionary: That the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every part of that continent.

Book Review: Believing in Jesus by Leonard Foley, OFM

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I recently received the book, Believing in Jesus - A Popular Overview of the Catholic Faith from the Catholic Company as part of their book reviewer program.

Usually when I have a question about what the Catholic Church teaches or just want a refresher course on something, I will pull out my trusty copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and read the information provided there. Since the Catechism can be a bit overwhelming at times, I imagine that the author of this book was attempting to provide a quick overview of the basic tenets of Catholicism. He has largely succeeded in his attempt.

The book is divided into six parts which cover everything from the Bible to the Sacraments to the Ten Commandments, along with much in between. There are a varying number of chapters in each part, depending on the amount of material to be covered. Each chapter is followed by discussion questions and suggested Scripture readings as well as resources for additional study, both printed media and audio/video suggestions.
The chapters are easy to read and provide a brief overview of the issue being discussed.

I have two concerns about the book. One is that Fr. Foley uses the BCE designation rather than BC when citing dates in the text. This seems strange coming from a Catholic priest as well as a Catholic publisher. Why would he not want to use BC? I don't get it. My other concern is with the suggested additional readings. Glancing through the suggestions, I did not recognize many of the authors' names. The ones I did recognize set off warning bells in my head. One example would be Father Richard McBrien. I have a tendency to distrust any book that recommends his works for additional reading. I googled some of the other resources and that didn't alleviate my concerns.

In summary, this book is a quick overview of the Catholic Faith, designed for those beginning to learn about the Catholic Faith. To a certain extent, it succeeds but as I noted above, I would be wary of delving into those suggested resources listed in the book. For my part, I think I will just stick with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

This review was written as part of the Catholic book Reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on Believing in Jesus - 6th Edition Revised.

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Thirteen in the Liturgical Year

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February 21 - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Deuteronomy 26:4-10/Romans 10:8-13/Luke 4:1-13

February 22 - The Chair of Saint Peter, apostle

1 Peter 5:1-4/Matthew 16:13-19

Febraury 23 - Lenten Weekday

Optional Memorial: Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr
Isaiah 55:10-11/Matthew 6:7-15

February 24 - Lenten Weekday

Jonah 3:1-10/Luke 11:29-32

February 25 - Lenten Weekday
Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Matthew 7:7-12

February 26 - Lenten Weekday
Ezra 18:21-28/Matthew 5:20-26

February 27 - Lenten Weekday
Deuteronomy 26:16-19/Matthew 5:43-48

Saturday News Link Roundup - 02/20/2010

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Do Children Belong at Mass? is always a question that can start some heated debates. I think the answer is most resoundingly yes but with the caveat that 1) parents not let things get out of control and 2) people attending Mass where some disruption is occurring be charitable and kind in their behavior. You can read the post here at And Sometimes Tea here with some links to the discussion that prompted her post.

Something to think about - "When you become a man, you do things because they’re right and good, and because your desire to serve others supersedes your own comfort." That statement comes from the Art of Manliness website - link here - a blog dedicated to uncovering the lost art of being a man, to quote them. There is lots of good advice on this website which covers everything from sports to hobbies to money issues to etiquette. A great site for guys, and gals, to peruse. Some of the advice, like the sentence I quoted, applies to the gals as well.

A way more interesting than usual story about a miracle can be found here on the Catholic News Agency website. It involves a possible miracle attributed to Pope Pius XII. The interesting part of the story is what happened before the miracle. Apparently the husband of a cancer stricken woman prayed to Pope John Paul II for assistance. Pope John Paul II came to him in a dream and told him to pray to Pius XII. The husband did and his wife was cured.

Bishop Vasa of Oregon is another bishop with a backbone, something I am always happy to see since the Church needs more of these fine men. The short story is that a hospital in his diocese, which called itself Catholic and received sponsorship from the diocese, was performing procedures against Church teaching. After the hospital's decision not to stop performing the procedures (tubal ligations), the hospital and the Diocese agreed to part ways. You can read the full story here.

Since the Olympics are going on, here is the story of a woman who turned her back on a life of fame in the sports world and followed God. Inspiring!

Not so inspiring - Pray for Baby Isaiah in Canada whose parents are fighting a court battle to keep a hospital from turning off his respirators. You can read the whole story here.

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Twelve in the Liturgical Year

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A quick overview of the Liturgical Calendar (the Ordinary Form) along with the daily Mass readings for the upcoming week.

February 14 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Valentine's Day (read about St. Valentine here)

Jeremiah 17:5-8/1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20/Luke 6:17, 20-26

February 15 -Weekday
James 1:1-11/Mark 8:11-13

February 16 - Weekday
James 1:12-18/Mark 8:14-21

February 17 - Ash Wednesday (see this post for some Lenten resources)

Joel 2:12-18/2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2/Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

February 18 - Lenten Weekday [after Ash Wednesday]
Deuteronomy 30:15-20/Luke 9:22-25

February 19 - Lenten Weekday [after Ash Wednesday]
Isaiah 58:1-9a/Matthew 9:14-15

February 20 - Lenten Weekday [after Ash Wednesday]

Isaiah 58:9b-14/Luke 5:27-32

The I'm Not Ready For Lent Post

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I don't know if it is just me, but it seems like we just celebrated Christmas and New Years. I can hardly believe it is time for Lent already.

Anyway, when I finally figured out I needed to decide on my Lenten activities for this year, I stumbled upon the following links which I found extremely helpful so I am passing them on in the hopes someone else might find them useful as well.

First we have a message from the Pope himself - The Pope's Lenten Message. As usual, Pope Benedict writes with clarity and honesty about Christian life. He calls all of us to conversion in this message. I am not going to try to summarize the letter, Pope Benedcit's words say it better than I ever could. One quote:

Conversion to Christ, believing in the Gospel, ultimately means this: to exit the illusion of self-sufficiency in order to discover and accept one’s own need – the need of others and God, the need of His forgiveness and His friendship. So we understand how faith is altogether different from a natural, good-feeling, obvious fact: humility is required to accept that I need Another to free me from "what is mine," to give me gratuitously "what is His."

Take a minute and read it all, it is worth it.

Secondly, we have the everything you wanted to know about Lent page from AggieCatholics. Every year AggieCatholics does a huge Lent megapost. I think this post covers everything you could possibly want to know about Lent. What a great resource!

Finally, suggestions for Lenten reading plans - Every year I plan to do some sort of Lenten reading but my plan never works out the way I intend. My problem is that I am not organized early enough to prepare my daily plan and so everything falls apart because I can't keep up. Well, a priest from the Birmingham Diocese has posted several different reading plans along with the schedule for Lent. He even has some of the plans in a downloadable PDF book to use offline. Click here for the site. All of the plans sound really interesting to me but I can't do all of them. If you are at all interested in a reading plan for Lent, you should check out Father's site. I am very appreciative of his efforts with this.

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Eleven in the Liturgical Year

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A quick overview of the Liturgical Calendar (the Ordinary Form) along with the daily Mass readings for the upcoming week.

February 7 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8/1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11/Luke 5:1-11

February 8 - Weekday
Optional Memorials: Saint Jerome Emiliani, priest; Saint Josephine Bakhita, virgin
1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13/Mark 6:53-56

February 9 - Weekday
1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30/Mark 7:1-13

February 10 - Saint Scholastica, virgin

1 Kings 10:1-10/Mark 7:14-23

February 11 - Weekday
Optional Memorial: Our Lady of Lourdes
I Kings 11:4-13/Mark 7:24-30

February 12 - Weekday
1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19/Mark 7:31-37

February 13 - Weekday
Optional Memorial: The Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Mark 8:1-10

(I apologize if the formatting looks wacky; blogger is giving me fits today!)

Saturday News Link Roundup - 02/06/2010

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Saturday News Link Roundup

A weekly Saturday post in which I highlight those items that caught my attention in the past week. The stories are usually not the major stories which have been covered to death but those stories that you might have missed.

Again, Archbishop Chaput hits it right on the nose: He spoke in Rome at the Fifth Symposium Rome: Priests and Laity on Mission. "God has never been more absent from the Western mind than he is today. Additionally, we live in an age when almost every scientific advance seems to be matched by some increase of cruelty in our entertainment, cynicism in our politics, ignorance of the past, consumer greed, little genocides posing as “rights” like the cult of abortion, and a basic confusion about what – if anything at all – it means to be “human.”" Read more here

A German family prosecuted for homeschooling their children has been granted asylum in the United States - full story here. I can't imagine being threatened with losing custody of your children simply because you choose to homeschool.

Bishop Hubbard approves free distribution of needles to drug abusers - full story here. This story bothers me for a couple of reasons: 1) Why would you want to continue to encourage people to abuse drugs? Aren't you cooperating in the commission of evil? Aren't drugs illegal? and 2) Once again, as is common in this country, we don't treat the root problem. Why not invest more in drug rehab programs? Counseling? Something that has to be better than handing out needles to drug addicted people. But this is similar to the way other problems are treated. For example, teenagers want to have sex. So instead of teaching them about abstinence, let's hand out birth control and teach them how to have safe sex. Because, you know, abstinence programs don't work at all (insert sarcastic voice for that last statement and see story here.)

Okay, if you don't know, Ouija boards are not something to play around with. Don't buy one for your kids. Here is a story about a pink ouija board set being marketed to girls. I don't know about the boycott part of it (boycotts are something about which I can't quite make up my mind), however I do know about the dangerous part of it. We shouldn't encourage our children to play with a toy that can bring evil into your home. The movie The Exorcist was based on the true story of a boy who became possessed by the Devil and a ouija board was believed to have been the jumping off point for the possession. Demonic activity has increased over the years and I don't think we need to encourage it by using a Ouija board in our homes. We all have enough problems as it is, why encourage anything?

True story: When I was about eight or nine years old, I remember my mother and aunt bringing out a ouija board one Saturday evening. All of the kids were in an adjoining room while they used it. After about 15 minutes, something happened and my aunt went out of the house in a rush and threw the entire thing in a trash can in the alley. I never asked what happened. I didn't want to know. But I do know that the whole incident scared me and I would urge everyone to avoid ouija boards.

Cardinal Franc Rode explains the reason religious life is in crisis (and it is a reason I have always felt was one of the major reasons for the vocations crisis): “The crisis experienced by certain religious communities, especially in Western Europe and North America, reflects the more profound crisis of European and American society. All this has dried up the sources that for centuries have nourished consecrated and missionary life in the church.”

“The secularized culture has penetrated into the minds and hearts of some consecrated persons and some communities, where it is seen as an opening to modernity and a way of approaching the contemporary world”

You can read the full story here. I think that is why we have seen a boom in vocations to traditional, habit wearing orders that fully practice and live the Catholic faith. Here is a link to a post from last year by The Anchoress that highlights the growth in these orders. Take a look and you can see why these orders are booming.

Here is a great idea - Rosary for the Bishop - A Prayer Campaign for Catholic Bishops.
We know that the Bishops of the United States have great responsibilities. We know that they need our prayers to help them live out their vocation in a truly Catholic manner. But outside of the prayers during Mass, how many of us remember to pray for them. This new website allows you to sign up and commit to saying a certain number of Rosaries for any bishop you choose. I went over and signed up to pray for my bishop, please consider signing up to pray for yours. The website will even email you a reminder of your commitment (which is a great feature for me since I can't remember anything anymore or so it seems). Think what the Bishops could do if they had the prayers of a great majority of Catholics on a regular basis.

Need a new mattress? We do.

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Some of the time I spend on the Internet is spent entering contests and finding coupons. I find this enjoyable as well as relaxing. Plus we are on a tight budget so every little bit helps. The problem with most contests is that 75% of them are for things we wouldn't use, don't need or wouldn't allow into our house. The other 25% of contests have a gazillion entries so I never win. But today I finally found a contest for something we really need: a mattress. I don't know how old our mattress is (I am guessing 25-30 years?) but it is showing serious signs of age: lumpy spots, springs popping, signs of collapse in the middle. Unfortunately the money to replace it isn't in the budget yet so I am entering this contest:Bizzie Mommy. If you need a new mattress, head on over for a chance to win..

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for February 2010

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Scholars
General: For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God.

The Church’s Missionary Identity
Missionary: That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples.

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Ten in the Liturgical Year

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A quick overview of the Liturgical Calendar (the Ordinary Form) along with the daily Mass readings for the upcoming week.

January 31 - FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13/Luke 4:21-30

February 1 - Weekday

2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mark 5:1-20

February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord

Malachi 3:1-4/Hebrews 2:14-18/Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

February 3 - Weekday

Optional Memorials: Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr or Saint Ansgar, bishop

2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17/Mark 6:1-6

February 4 - Weekday

1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12/Mark 6:7-13

February 5 - Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr

Sirach 47:2-11/Mark 6:14-29

February 6 - Saint Paul Miki, martyr, and his companions, martyrs

1 Kings 3:4-13/Mark 6:30-34

Book Review: The Story of the Church by Alfred P. McBride, O. Praem.

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It is difficult to find a history of the Catholic Church that is not written in order to attack the Church's teachings and activities throughout the Ages. This book, written by Father Alfred McBride, is certainly a breath of fresh air. He covers the Church from the beginning of the Church at Pentecost to the papacy of Benedict XVI.

Written in a fairly informal manner, the book is divided into four sections, each preceded by a timeline. The four sections cover the early Church, the Middle Ages, the Protestant revolt, and the Modern Church. The chapters average 8-12 pages in length and each are followed by questions for review and reflection. Additionally many chapters have a short blurb at the end that attempt to tie the points in the chapter with modern Church issues (some are more successful than others.) Within each chapter, various devices are employed to engage the reader such as excerpts from diaries and letters, conversations, short stories, and plays, to name a few. There are plenty of side bars to provide additional details on points mentioned in the text itself. It is certainly not a dry textbook!

This book would be a great book to use as the "spine" of a homeschool Church History class or for any Catholic who needs a refresher course in Church History. It is certainly not an in depth history but can be fleshed out by other reading material: biographies of Church leaders and the Saints, Church documents, Internet research, encyclopedias, etc. One additional thought: perhaps some parishes should use this as the basis of a discussion group within the parish.

This review was written as part of the Catholic book Reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on The Story of the Church Revised Edition.

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Eight in the Liturgical Year

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A quick overview of the Liturgical Calendar (the Ordinary Form) along with the daily Mass readings for the upcoming week.

January 17 - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Isaiah 62:1-5/1 Corinthians 12:4-11/John 2:1-11

January 18 - Weekday
1 Samuel 15:16-23/Mark 2:18-22

January19 - Weekday
1 Samuel 16:1-13/Mark 2:23-28

January 20 - Weekday
Optional Memorial: Saint Fabian, pope and martyr; Saint Sebastian, martyr

1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Mark 3:1-6

January 21 - Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr
1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mark 3:7-12

January 22 - Weekday
Optional Memorials: Saint Vincent, deacon and martyr

Day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.

1 Samuel 24:3-21/Mark 3:13-19

January 23 - Weekday
Optional Memorial: The Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Mark 3:20-21

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Seven in the Liturgical Year

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A quick overview of the Liturgical Calendar (the Ordinary Form) for the upcoming week.

January 10 - THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD feast
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38/Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

January 11- Weekday (First Week in Ordinary Time)

1 Samuel 1:1-8/Mark 1:14-20

January 12 - Weekday

1 Samuel 1:9-20/Mark 1:21-28

January 13 - Weekday
Optional Memorial - Saint Hilary, bishop and doctor of the Church

1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20/Mark 1:29-39

January 14 - Weekday

1 Samuel 4:1-11/Mark 1:40-45

January 15 - Weekday

1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a/Mark 2:1-12

January 16 - Weekday

Optional Memorial - The Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Mark 2:13-17

Living Our Catholic Faith: Week Six in the Liturgical Year

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A quick overview of the Liturgical Calendar (the Ordinary Form) for the upcoming week.

January 3 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD solemnity
Isaiah 60:1-6/Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6/Matthew 2:1-12

January 4 - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious
1 John 3:22—4:6/Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

January 5 - Saint John Neumann, bishop
1 John 4:7-10/Mark 6:34-44

January 6 - Christmas Weekday
Optional Memorial - Blessed André Bessette, religious
1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52

January 7 - Christmas Weekday
Optional Memorial - Saint Raymond of Peñafort, priest
1 John 4:19—5:4/Luke 4:14-22a

January 8 - Christmas Weekday
1 John 5:5-13/Luke 5:12-16

January 9 - Christmas Weekday
1 John 5:14-21/John 3:22-30