Catholic Daily Drive

Introduction: Charles Dickens Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lk. 2: 15-20 Saints in the Octave of Christmas Marian prayer for the day:  Christmas prayer of St. John Paul II: Mary, Virgin of expectation and fulfilment, you hold the secret of Christmas, make us able to recognize in the Child whom you hold in your arms the heralded Saviour, who brings hope and peace to all. With you we worship him and trustingly...

Introduction: O King of nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lk. 1: 46-56 Saint of the Day: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks...

Introduction: O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lk. 1: 39-45 Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Canisius Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to b...

Introduction: O Key of David, opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lk. 1: 26-38 Saint of the Day: Saint Dominic of Silos Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks...

Introduction: O Root of Jesse's stem, sign of God's love for all his people: come to save us without delay! Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lk. 1: 5-25 Saint of the Day: Saint Fausta Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly...

Introduction: O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mt. 1: 18-25⁠ Saint of the Day: Saint Moses the Strong Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God...

Introduction: Blessed Mary Frances Shervier Gospel:   ⁠⁠⁠Mt. 11:16-19 Saint of the Day: Blessed Mary Frances Shervier Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value o...

Introduction: St. John of the Cross Gospel:   ⁠⁠Mt. 11:11-15 Saint of the Day: St. John of the Cross Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inne...

Introduction: St. Lucy Gospel:   ⁠Mt. 11:28-30 Saint of the Day: St. Lucy Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inner silence, of listening to...

Introduction: Mary to St. Juan Diego Gospel:   Lk 1:39-47 Saint of the Day: Our Lady of Guadalupe Marian prayer for the day:   Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mystical Rose, make intercession for holy Church, protect the sovereign Pontiff, help all those who invoke you in their necessities, and since you are the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from...

Introduction: St. Pope Damasus I Gospel:   Lk 5:17-26 Saint of the Day: St. Pope Damasus I Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inner silence,...

Introduction: Pope Pius IX Gospel:  Luke 1: 26-38 Saint of the Day: Immaculate Conception Marian prayer for the day:   Prayer composed by St. Maximilian Kolbe and recited by H.H. John Paul II Immaculate Conception, Mary, my Mother. Live in me. Act in me. Speak in and through me. Think your thoughts in my mind. Love, through my heart. Give me your dispositions and feelings. Teach, lead and guide me...

Introduction: St. Ambrose Gospel:  Mt. 7: 21, 24-27 Saint of the Day: St. Ambrose Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inner silence, of liste...

Introduction: St. Nicholas Gospel:  Mt. 15: 29-37 Saint of the Day: St. Nicholas Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inner silence, of listen...

Introduction: Blessed Philip Rinaldi Gospel:  Luke 10: 21-24 Saint of the Day: Blessed Philip Rinaldi Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inn...

Introduction: St. John Damascene Gospel:  Mt. 8: 5-11 Saint of the Day: St. John Damascene Marian prayer for the day:   St. John Paul II Advent Prayer May the Virgin Mary help us to open the doors of our hearts to Christ, Redeemer of man and of history; may she teach us to be humble, because God looks upon the lowly; may she enable us to grow in understanding the value of prayer, of inner silence,...

Introduction: Blessed Charles de Foucald Gospel:  Lk. 21: 29-33 Saint of the Day: Blessed Charles de Foucald Marian prayer for the day:  O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary – St. Alphonsus Liguori O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary;  as a beggar, all wounded and sore, presents himself before a great Queen, so do I present myself before you, who are Queen of heaven and earth. From the lofty th...

Introduction: St. Andrew's Day Prayer Gospel: Mt. 4: 18-22 Saint of the Day: St. Andrew 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. Francesco Antonio Fasani Gospel: Lk. 21: 12-19 Saint of the Day: St. Cecilia 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: St. Catherine Laboure Gospel:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lk 21: 5-11 Saint of the Day: St. Catherine Laboure 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...

Introduction: St. James Intercisus Gospel:  Lk. 21: 1-4 Saint of the Day: St. James Intercisus 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: Tertullian Gospel:  Lk. 19: 45-48 Saint of the Day: Sts. Andrew Dung Lac and Companions Marian prayer for the day:  O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary – St. Alphonsus Liguori O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary;  as a beggar, all wounded and sore, presents himself before a great Queen, so do I present myself before you, who are Queen of heaven and earth. From the lofty throne on...

Introduction: Blessed Miguel Pro Gospel: Lk. 17: 11-19 Saint of the Day: Blessed Miguel Pro 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. Cecilia Gospel: Lk. 19: 11-28 Saint of the Day: St. Cecilia 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 af...

Introduction: Pope Francis Gospel:  ⁠⁠⁠ Lk 19: 1-10 Saint of the Day: Presentation of Mary 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 stan...