Catholic Daily Drive

Introduction: Saint Agnes Gospel : Mark 2:23-28 Saint of the Day:  Saint Agnes 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 left unaided.  Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand...

Introduction: Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwane Tansi Gospel : Mark 2:18-22 Saint of the Day: Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi 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 and at the hour of our death. Amen. Music Credentials: 'Simplicity'...

Introduction: Saint Anthony the Abbot Gospel : Mark 2:1-12 Saint of the Day: Saint Anthony the Abbot Marian Prayer: Prayer of Abandonment - St. Bonaventure Virgin full of goodness, Mother of Mercy, I entrust to you my body and soul, my thoughts, my actions, my life and my death. O my Queen, help me, and deliver me from all the snares of the devil. Obtain for me the grace of loving my Lord Jesus Ch...

Introduction: Saint Joseph Vaz Gospel : Mark 1:40-45 Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph Vaz Marian prayer for the day:  Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Bridget O Blessed Virgin Mary, Immaculate Mother of God, who didst endure a martyrdom of love and grief, beholding the sufferings and sorrows of Jesus! Thou didst co-operate in the benefit of my redemption by thy innumerable afflictions and by offe...

Introduction: Saint Arnold Janssen Gospel : Mark 1:29-39 Saint of the Day: Saint Arnold Janssen 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 tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of merc...

Introduction: Blessed Peter Donder Gospel : Mark 1:21-28 Saint of the Day: Blessed Peter Donders 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 left unaided.  Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, b...

Introduction: Pope Benedict XVI Gospel : Mark 1:14-20 Saint of the Day: Homily from the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Pope Benedict XVI, 2013 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 and at the hour of our death. Amen. Music Credentials:...

Introduction: Saint Francis of Assisi Gospel : Lk 5:12-16 Saint of the Day: Blessed Mamerto Esquiú y Medina Marian Prayer: Alma Redemptoris Mater O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wond'ring, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel's lips that jo...

Introduction: Blessed Alix LeClerc Gospel : Lk 4:14-22 Saint of the Day: Blessed Alix LeClerc Marian Prayer: Alma Redemptoris Mater O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wond'ring, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel's lips that joyful "Hail!":...

Introduction: Prayer to Our Lady of of Prompt Succor Gospel : Mk 6:45-52 Saint of the Day: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Marian Prayer: Alma Redemptoris Mater O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wond'ring, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel's lip...

Introduction: Saint Raymond of Penyafort Gospel: Mark 6:34-44 Saint of the Day: Saint Raymond of Peñafort Marian Prayer: Alma Redemptoris Mater O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wond'ring, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel's lips that joyf...

Introduction: Pope Francis Gospel: Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Saint of the Day: St. Andre Bessette and Epiphany Marian Prayer: Alma Redemptoris Mater O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wond'ring, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel's lips that joyful...

Introduction : Saint. Thérèse of Lisieux Gospel : Lk 1:67-79 Saint of the Day: Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, Pope Benedict XVI, 2011 Marian prayer : Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas Blessing Loving God, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all...

Introduction : Saint Maximillian Kolbe Gospel : Lk 1:57-66 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Heavenly Wisdom Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,...

Introduction : Saint Jerome Gospel : Lk 1:26-38 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Angelic Kindness Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [here me...

Introduction : Saint Alphonsus Liguori Gospel : Lk 1:5-25 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Heroic Patience Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, ...

Introduction : Saint Alphonsus Liguori Gospel : Mt 1:18-25 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Ardent Love Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [h...

Introduction : Saint Teresa of Calcutta Gospel : Mt 1:1-17 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Surpassing Purity Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desire...

Introduction : St. Paul of the Cross Gospel : Mt 21:23-27 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Constant Self-denial Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desi...

Introduction : Saint Lucy Gospel : Mt 11:16-19 Saint of the Day: Saint Lucy Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [here mention your request] through the...

Introduction : Pope Saint John Paul II Gospel : Lk 1:26-38 Saint of the Day: Our Lady of Guadalupe Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [here mention you...

Introduction : St. Augustine Gospel : Mt 11:28-30 Saint of the Day: Marian virtue: Unceasing Prayer Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [here mention yo...

Introduction : St. Bernard of Clairvaux Gospel : Mt 18:12-14 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian virtue: Blind Obedience Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desire...

Introduction :Pope John Paul II Gospel : Lk 1:26-38 Saint of the Day: The Immaculate Conception Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [here mention your r...

Introduction : Prayer to Saint Nicholas Gospel : Mt 9:27-31 Saint of the Day: Saint Nicholas of Myra Marian prayer : St. Andrew Novena Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,  [here mention y...