Catholic Daily Drive

Introduction: Simeon (Gospel of Luke) Gospel:  Lk. 2: 22-40 Saint of the Day: Feast of the Presentation Marian prayer for the day:   Abandonment to Mary – 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 Benedict XVI Gospel: Mk. 6: 7-13 Saint of the Day: Sts. Joachim and Anne 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 of the lowly,...

Introduction: St. John Bosco Gospel: Mk. 6: 1-6 Saint of the Day: St. John Bosco 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 toward us, and...

Introduction: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Gospel:  ⁠⁠⁠Mk. 5: 21-43 Saint of the Day: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Marian Prayer:  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: St. Aloysius Gonzaga Gospel:  Mk. 5: 1-20 Saint of the Day: St. Aloysius Gonzaga Marian prayer for the day:   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: H ymn To The Dawn by Scott Buckley |...

Introduction: 1 Timothy 6: 20-21 Gospel:  Mk. 4: 26-34 Saint of the Day: Sts. Timothy and Titus Marian prayer for the day:   Abandonment to Mary – 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 J...

Introduction: Acts 9: 4-5 Gospel: Mk. 16: 15-18 Saint of the Day: The Conversion of St. Paul 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 of the lowly...

Introduction: St. Francis de Sales Gospel: Mk. 4: 1-20 Saint of the Day: St. Francis de Sales 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 t...

Introduction: Robert Louis Stevenson Gospel:  ⁠⁠Mk. 3: 31-35 Saint of the Day: St. Marianne Cope Marian Prayer:  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...

Introduction: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Gospel:  Mk. 3: 22-30 Saint of the Day: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Marian prayer for the day:   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: H ymn To Th...

Introduction: St. Tomasso da Cori Gospel:  Mk. 3: 13-19 Saint of the Day: St. Tomasso da Cori Marian prayer for the day:   Abandonment to Mary – 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 Jes...

Introduction: St. Margaret of Hungary Gospel: Mk. 3: 7-12 Saint of the Day: St. Margaret of Hungary 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 of th...

Introduction: St. Anthony the Abbot Gospel: Mk. 3: 1-6 Saint of the Day: St. Anthony the Abbot 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...

Introduction: Blessed Joseph Vaz Gospel:  ⁠Mk. 2: 23-28 Saint of the Day: Blessed Joseph Vaz Marian Prayer:  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 st...

Introduction: St. Arnold Jansen Gospel:  Mk. 2: 18-22 Saint of the Day: St. Arnold Jansen Marian prayer for the day:   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: H ymn To The Dawn by Scott Buckley | http...

Introduction: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Gospel:  Mk. 2: 1-12 Saint of the Day: Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Marian prayer for the day:   Abandonment to Mary – 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...

Introduction: St. John Paul II Gospel: Mk. 1: 40-45 Saint of the Day: Blessed William Carter 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 of the lowly...

Introduction: Psalm 40 Gospel: Mk. 1: 29-39 Saint of the Day: St. William of Bourges 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 toward us,...

Introduction: Venerable Bede Gospel:  Mk. 1: 21-28 Saint of the Day: St. Adrian of Canterbury Marian Prayer:  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 s...

Introduction: St. Catherine of Siena Gospel:  Mk. 1: 7-11 Saint of the Day: The Baptism of Jesus Marian prayer for the day:   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: H ymn To The Dawn by Scott Buckley...

Introduction: St. John Neumann Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jn. 1: 43-51 Saint: St. John Neumann Marian prayer for the day:  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 lipsthat j...

Introduction: Terence Cardinal Cooke Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jn. 1: 35-42 Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Marian prayer for the day:  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&#39...

Introduction: St. Alphonsus Liguori Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jn. 1:29-34 Saint: Holy Name of Jesus Marian prayer for the day:  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...

Introduction: St. Gregory Nazienzen Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jn. 1:1 9-28 Saint: St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazienzen Marian prayer for the day:  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, t...

Introduction: St. Bernard of Clairvaux Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lk. 2: 16-21 Saint: Mary, Mother of God Marian prayer for the day:  Pope Benedict XVI prayer to Mary Holy Mary, Mother of God, you have given the world its true light, Jesus, your son – the Son of God. You abandoned yourself completely to God’s call and thus became a wellspring of the goodness which flows forth from Him. Show us Jesus. Lea...