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Introduction : Pope Benedict XVI Gospel : Mt 7: 21, 24-27 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian Virtue: Lively Faith 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 : Blessed Adolf Kolping Gospel : Mt 15:29-37 Saint of the Day: Blessed Adolph Kolping 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 : Saint Francis Xavier Gospel : Lk 10:21-24 Saint of the Day: Saint Francis Xavier 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: Saint Louis de Montfort Gospel : Mt 8:5-11 Saint of the Day or Virtue: Marian Virtue: Deep Humility 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 Francesco Antonio Fasani  Gospel : Lk 21:29-33 Saint of the Day: Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani 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 m...

Introduction: Pope Saint John Paul II Gospel : Lk 21:20-28 Saint of the Day: Blessed Luis Campos Górriz Marian prayer for the day:   The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more. Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect. The number...

Introduction: Saint Anthony of Padua Gospel : Lk 21:12-19 Saint of the Day: Saint Laverius 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 mercy tow...

Introduction: St. Benedict Gospel : Lk 21:5-11 Saint of the Day: Blessed Gaetana Sterni 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 the...

Introduction: Saint Catherine of Alexandria Gospel : Lk 21:1-4 Saint of the Day: Saint Catherine of Alexandria 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' by Scott Buckley - rel...

Introduction: Blessed Tommaso Reggio Gospel : Lk 19:45-48 Saint of the Day: St. Cecilia 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 Christ, your So...

Introduction: Saint Alphonsus Liguori  Gospel : Lk 19:41-44 Saint of the Day: from “The Glories of Mary” by St. Alphonsus Liguori Marian prayer for the day:   The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more. Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen...

Introduction: Saint Josemaria Escriva Gospel : Lk 19:11-28 Saint of the Day:  Saint Cyprian of Calamizzi  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 ey...

Introduction: Jesus to Saint Mechtilde of Helfta Gospel : Lk 19:1-10 Saint of the Day: Saint Mechtilde of Helfta 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 t...

Introduction: Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Gospel : Lk 18:35-43 Saint of the Day: Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne 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' by Scott Buckley -...

Introduction: Saint Raphael Kalinowski  Gospel : Lk 17:26-37 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 Christ, your Son, with a true and perfect...

Introduction: Blessed Maria Teresa of Jesus  Gospel : Lk 17:20-25 Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Teresa of Jesus Marian prayer for the day:   The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more. Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect. T...

Introduction: Saint Agostina Petrantoni Gospel : Lk 17:11-19 Saint of the Day: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini 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...

Introduction: Jesus Prayer Gospel : ⁠Lk 17:7-10 Saint of the Day: Saint Josaphat 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 sta...

Introduction: Saint Martin of Tours Gospel : Lk 17:1-6 Saint of the Day: Saint Martin of Tours 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' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-B...

Introduction: Blessed John Duns Scotus Gospel : Lk 16:1-8 Saint of the Day: Blessed John Duns Scotus 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 Elizabeth of the Trinity  Gospel : Lk 15:1-10 Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Wu Guosheng Marian prayer for the day:  The Depths of the Love of Your Heart – St. Therese Virgin full of grace, I know that at Nazareth you lived modestly, without requesting anything more. Neither ecstasies, nor miracles, nor other extraordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect. The numb...

Introduction: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska Gospel : Lk 14:25-33 Saint of the Day: Blessed Thomas Ochia Jihyoe 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, thi...

Introduction: Saint Guido Maria Conforti Gospel : Lk 14:15-24 Saint of the Day: Saint Guido Maria Conforti 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...

Introduction: Saint Charles Borromeo Gospel : Lk 14:12-14 Saint of the Day: Saint Charles Borromeo 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' by Scott Buckley - released under...

Introduction: Saint John Damascene Gospel : Mt 5:1-12a Saint of the Day: All Saints DAy 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 Christ, your So...