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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11
Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14
Luke 4:31-37

Our Lord gives to souls of prayer a deep understanding of Himself. He never deceives them.

-- St. Peter Julian Eymard

Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Colossians 1:1-8
Psalm 52:8-9
Luke 4:38-44

The garden of the Lord, brethren, includes - yes, it truly includes - includes not only the roses of martyrs but also the lilies of virgins, and the ivy of married people, and the violets of widows. There is absolutely no kind of human beings, my dearly beloved, who need to despair of their vocation; Christ suffered for all. It was very truly written about him: who wishes all men to be saved, and to come to the acknowledgement of the truth.

-- St. Augustine

Thursday, September 3, 2009
St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Doctor of the Church (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Colossians 1:9-14
Psalm 98:2-6
Luke 5:1-11

In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.

-- St Bernard

Friday, September 4, 2009
Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Colossians 1:15-20
Psalm 100:2-5
Luke 5:33-39

I wish they would work as hard at this as they do at their books, and so settle their account with God for their learning and the talents entrusted to them.This thought would certainly stir most of them to meditate on spiritual realities, to listen actively to what God is saying to them. They would forget their own desires, their human affairs, and give themselves over entirely to God's will and his choice. They would cry out with all their heart: Lord, I am here! What do you want me to do?

-- St Francis Xavier

Saturday, September 5, 2009
Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Colossians 1:21-23
Psalm 54:3-4, 6, 8
Luke 6:1-5

Do you know how it happens that many who have lived long in religion, and practiced daily so many acts of obedience, have by no means succeeded in acquiring a habit of this virtue? Because not every time they obey, do they do it because such is the will of God (which is the formal reason of obedience); but they obey, now for one cause, now for another, so that their actions, being destitute of mutual similarity, cannot unite to form a habit of this virtue.

-- St Alphonsus Rodriguez

Sunday, September 6, 2009
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Isaiah 35:4-7
Psalm 146:7-10
James 2:1-5
Mark 7:31-37

Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies.

-- St Ambrose

Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Genesis 2:4-9, 15
Psalm 90:2-5, 12-14, 16
Matthew 6:31-34

When women begin to dress immodestly, and men to make fun of religion, it is the beginning of the end.

-- Seneca

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Micah 5:1-4  or Romans 8:28-30
Psalm 13:6
Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23  or 1:18-23

Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm doth bind the restless wave, who bidst the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep. Oh hear us when we cry to thee, for those in peril on the sea. Amen

-- U.S. Navy hymn

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
St. Peter Claver, Priest (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Colossians 3:1-11
Psalm 145:2-3, 10-13
Luke 6:20-26

When the Lord commanded us to be vigilant, he meant vigilance in both parts of man: in the body, against the tendency to sleep; in the soul, against lethargy and timidity. As Scripture says: Wake up, you just, and I have risen, and am still with you; and again, Do not lose heart.

-- St Ephrem

Thursday, September 10, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Colossians 3:12-17
Psalm 150:1-6
Luke 6:27-38

Receive Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. You have given me all that I have, all that I am, and I surrender all to your divine will, that you dispose of me. Give me only your love and your grace. With this I am rich enough, and I have no more to ask.

-- St. Ignatius Loyola

Friday, September 11, 2009
Commemoration of 9/11
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14
Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11
Luke 6:39-42

The most powerful weapon to conquer the Devil is humility. For as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does he know how to defend himself from it.

-- St Vincent de Paul

Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Optional Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Sirach 24:17-21
(Ps) Luke 1:46-50, 53-54
Luke 1:26-38

Now there is a great difference between believing in Christ, and in believing that Jesus is the Christ. For that he was the Christ even the devils believed; but he believes in Christ who both loves Christ, and hopes in Christ.

-- St. Augustine

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Isaiah 50:5-9
Psalm 116:1-6, 8-9
James 2:14-18
Mark 8:27-35

 

Avoid evil practices; indeed, preach against them. Hear your bishop, that God may hear you. Work together in harmony,: struggle together, run together, suffer together, rest together, rise together, as stewards, advisors and servants of God. So be patient and gentle with one another, as God is with you.

-- St. Ignatius of Antioch

Monday, September 14, 2009
Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
Philippians 2:6-11
John 3:13-17

In order that the full and living Gospel might always be preserved in the Church the apostles left bishops as their successors. They gave them their own position of teaching authority.

-- St. Iranaeus, Adversus haereses

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Our Lady of Sorrows (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Hebrews 5:7-9
Psalm 31:2-6, 15-16, 20
John 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35

Everyone knows the great merit and dignity attached to that holy ministry in which young boys, especially the poor, receive instruction for the purpose of attaining eternal life. This ministry is directed to the well-being of body and soul; at the same time, that it shapes behavior it also fosters devotion and Christian doctrine.

-- Saint Joseph Calasanz

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
1 Timothy 3:14-16
Psalm 111:1-6
Luke 7:31-35

O Catholic Church, true mother of Christians, you are right in teaching that God should be adored with an entirely chaste and pure heart. You unite all brothers and sisters to one another in a bond of religion that is stronger and closer than ties of blood.

-- St. Augustine

Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Sacred Stigmata of Saint Francis of Assisi (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Galatians 6:14-18
Galatians 2:16, 20; Philippians 1:20-21
Luke 9:23-26

Before Communion you hear about Jesus Christ and you know Him; you are told of His Cross, of His suffering; doubtless you are affected, are even touched with compassion. But let these same truths be presented to you after Communion. Oh, how much more deeply your soul is moved! It cannot hear enough; it understands much more perfectly. Before Communion, you contemplate Jesus outside you; now you contemplate Him within you, with His own eyes! It is the mystery of Emmaus re-enacted. When Jesus taught the two disciples along the way, explaining the Scriptures to them, their faith still wavered, though they felt inwardly some mysterious emotion. But participating in the Fraction of the bread, immediately their eyes were opened, and their hearts were like to burst with joy. The voice of Jesus had not sufficed to reveal His presence to them; they had to feel His Heart, had to be fed with the Bread of understanding!"

-- St. Peter Eymard

Friday, September 18, 2009
St. Joseph of Cupertino, Priest (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:

1 Corinthians 12:31; 13, 1-10, 13
Psalm 25:1-5, 8-10
Matthew 11:25-30

We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the Spirit of God.

-- St Vincent de Paul

Saturday, September 19, 2009
St. Francis Mary Croese of Camporosso (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
1 Timothy 6:13-16
Psalm 100:1-5
Luke 8:4-15

I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of the hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

-- St. Paul in his second letter to Timothy (2 Tim 1:6-8)

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
Psalm 54:3-8
James 3:16 -- 4:3
Mark 9:30-37

Conquering the tongue is better than fasting on bread and water!!

-- St. John of the Cross

Monday, September 21, 2009
St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13
Psalm 19:2-5
Matthew 9:9-13

For the Lord is gracious and merciful and prefers the conversion of a sinner rather than his death. Patient and generous in his mercy, he does not give in to human impatience but is willing to wait a long time for our repentance.

-- St. Jerome

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20
Psalm 122:1-5
Luke 8:19-21

Apart from the cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.

-- St. Rose of Lima

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Galatians 2:19-20
Psalm 16:1-2, 5-8, 11
Matthew 16:24-27

 

What do you possess if you possess not God?

-- St. Augustine

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Haggai 1:1-8
Psalm 149:1-6, 9
Luke 9:7-9

I no longer desire to live a purely human life. Make this your choice if you yourselves would be chosen.

-- St. Ignatius of Antioch

Friday, September 25, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Haggai 2:1-9
Psalm 43:1-4
Luke 9:18-22

The good Shepherd lays down his life, says the Lord, that is, his physical life, for His sheep; this he does because of his authority and love. Both in fact, are required: that they should be ruled by him, and that he should love them. The first without the second is not enough. Christ stands out for us as the example of this teaching: if Christ laid down his life for us, so we also ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

-- St. Thomas Aquinas

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15
(Ps) Jeremiah 31:10-13
Luke 9:43-45

Would we wish that our own hidden sins should be divulged? We ought, then, to be silent regarding those of others.

-- St. John Baptist de la Salle

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Numbers 11:25-29
Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-14
James 5:1-6
Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

 

How many sins have entered into the soul through the eye as Holy Scripture indicates? [1 Jn. 2:16]. That is why they must fast by keeping them lowered and not permitting them to look upon frivolous and unlawful objects; the ears, by depriving them of listening to vain talk which serves only to fill the mind with worldly images; the tongue, in not speaking idle words and those which savor of the world or the things of the world. We ought also to cut off useless thoughts, as well as vain memories and superfluous appetites and desires of our will. In short, we ought to hold in check all those things which keep us from loving or tending to the Sovereign Good.

-- St. Francis de Sales

Monday, September 28, 2009
Weekday
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Zechariah 8:1-8
Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23
Luke 9:46-50

The price of Divine Love is not to be appreciated; for it suffices to obtain the Kingdom of Heaven, and the love of Him who has loved us so much merits the highest degree of our love.

-- St. Francis of Assisi

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14  or Revelation 12:7-12
Psalm 138:1-5
John 1:47-51

We believe in the love of God for us. To believe in love is everything. It is not enough to believe in the Truth. We must believe in Love and Love is our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. That is the faith that makes our Lord loved. Ask for this pure and simple faith in the Eucharist. Men will teach you; but only Jesus will give you the grace to believe in Him. You have the Eucharist. What more do you want?

-- St. Peter Julian Eymard

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
St. Jerome, Priest, Doctor of the Church (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Nehemiah 2:1-8
Psalm 137:1-6
Luke 9:57-62

Nothing can be more dangerous than evil companions. They communicate the infection of their vices to all who associate with them.

-- St. John Baptist de la Salle

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