Catholic Daily Drive

Introduction : John 13:4 Gospel : ⁠John 13:21-33, 36-38⁠ Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on Christ preparing to wash the Apostles’ feet (Tuesday of Holy Week)  Marian prayer for the day : Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was l...

Introduction: Saint Thomas Aquinas Gospel : ⁠John 12:1-11⁠ Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on the necessity of being wholly clean (Monday of Holy Week) Marian Prayer : Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God Pray for us sinners now...

Introduction : Pope Leo XIII Gospel : Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a Saint of the Day: from “Quamquam Pluries,” Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII On Devotion to St. Joseph Marian prayer for the day :  Hail Holy Queen. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of...

Introduction: Lent invites us to conversion, to a change in mindset, so that life's truth and beauty may be found not so much in possessing as in giving - Pope Francis Today is Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Gospel : John 5:17-30 Saint of the Day:   Thomas Aquinas Lenten reflectio...

Introduction: Fast from hurting words and fill your heart with joy. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience - Pope Francius Today is Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage, AK. Gospel : John 5:1-16 Saint of the Day:  Thomas Aquinas Lenten reflection – The E...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: The Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled. Gospel : Mark 12:28-34 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – It is by the Passion of Christ that we have been...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.  Gospel : Luke 11:14-23 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The preaching of the Samaritan woman Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort O Mary, my Queen, I ca...

Introduction: Precisely because it involves the body, fasting makes it easier to recognize what we “hunger” for and what we deem necessary for our sustenance. Pope Leo XIV Today is Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora, IN. Gospel : Matthew 5:17-19 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Pri...

Introduction: Our God is one who seeks to involve us. Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Pope Leo XIV Today is Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of LaSalle Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH Gospel : Matthew 18:21-35 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – Christ is truly our Redeemer Marian prayer for the da...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: Every path towards conversion begins by allowing the word of God to touch our hearts and welcoming it with a docile spirit. Gospel : Luke 4:24-30 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Passion of Christ has delivered us from the devil. M arian prayer for the day: Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among w...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “In contemplating the Cross, we discover the full measure of God’s love.” Today is Friday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech in Pittsburgh, PA. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks in parables of the Kingdom of God and His salvific mission. Gospel : Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 Saint of the...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “The journey of Lent is a journey toward the light of Easter.” Today is Thursday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Family Parish School in Peoria, IL. In the Gospel, we hear the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Gospel : Luke 16:19-31 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – That the Pass...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “True almsgiving springs from a heart converted to love.” Today is Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Joseph Catholic School in Pekin, IL. In the Gospel, Jesus calls us to serve others. Gospel : Matthew 20:17-28 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Passion of Christ brought a...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “Fasting is not merely giving up food; it is learning to hunger for God.” Today is Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Schlarmann Academy in Danville, IL. In the Gospel, we are called to humility. Gospel : Matthew 23:1-12 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Passion of Christ brough...

Lenten Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI: “Lent invites us to deepen our friendship with Christ.” Today is Monday of the Second Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee, FL. In the Gospel, Christ calls us to be merciful. Gospel : Luke 6:36-38 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – It was fitting that our Lor...

Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Do not be afraid to enter the desert of Lent; there you will find Christ waiting.” Today is Friday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School in Huntsville, AL. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us how we may enter the Kingdom of Heaven.  Gospel : Matthew 5:20-26 Saint of the Day: Thomas Aqui...

Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Through the Cross we learn the meaning of authentic love.” Today is Thursday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. John the Baptist School in Milwaukee, OR. In the Gospel, our Lord instructs us to be persistent in prayer. Gospel : Matthew 7:7-12 Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –It was fitting t...

Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Lent is a time of return to the essential, to rediscover that God alone is enough.”    Today is Monday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of The Madeleine School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the Final Judgement. Gospel : Matthew 25:31-46 Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditations – Christ...

Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving prepare our hearts to celebrate the victory of Easter.” Today is Wednesday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Family Catholic School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of signs. Gospel : Luke 11:29-32 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –How Great w...

Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Conversion means turning again to God, recognizing His mercy and trusting in His love.” Today is Tuesday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Rose School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, our Lord gives us the Our Father. Gospel : Matthew 6:7-15 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – Christ under...

Intro to the day:  “… pray much for sinners! Pray much for priests! Pray much for religious!” –Saint Jacinta Marto Today is Friday after Ash Wednesday. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Schools. In the Gospel, the disciples of John question Jesus about fasting. Gospel : Mark 4:26-34 Saint of the Day: Saint Jacinta Marto Marian prayer for the...

Intro to the day:   "As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus’ thirst…He knows your weakness. He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you.” –Saint Teresa of Calcutta Today is Thursday after Ash Wednesday. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Erie Catholic Schools. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us we must deny ourselves to follow Him. G...

Intro to the day:  “… in your presence I want to live and dwell forever”. “I want to become a saint, to be a faithful image of the Crucified Christ, my Good ... another Jesus” –Saint Geltrude Caterina Comensoli Today is Ash Wednesday. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Steubenville Catholic Schools In the Gospel, Jesus instructs us on how to fast well. Gospel : M...

Intro to the day: "Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?" –Ven. Fulton Sheen Today is Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Archdiocese of Portland, OR Catholic Schools. In the Gospel, the disciples are confu...

Intro to the day: “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.” –Saint Francis de Sales Today is Monday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Catholic Sc...