Catholic Daily Drive

Intro to the day: “ We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.” - Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Today is Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lehman Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH. In the Gospel, Jesus meet...

Intro to the day: "Now let us praise Heaven-Kingdom's guardian, / the Maker's might and his mind's thoughts, / the work of the glory-father—of every wonder, / eternal Lord. He established a beginning. / He first shaped for men's sons / Heaven as a roof, the holy Creator; / then middle-earth mankind's guardian, / eternal Lord, afterwards prepared / the earth for men, the Lo...

Today is Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora, IN. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the end times. Gospel : Luke 17:26-37 Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Louise Merkert Marian prayer for the day:  O Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary - St. Alphonsus de Liguori O, Mother of my God, and my Lady Mary;...

Intro to the day: “ Let us keep close to Jesus because if we lose him, we have lost everything.” –Saint Frances Cabrini Today is Thursday,  the Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of LaSalle Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of how He will be rejected. Gospel : Luke 17:20-25 Saint of the Day: Saint...

Intro to the day: ‘Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” –Saint Josaphat Today is Wednesday, the Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, OH. In the Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers. Gospel : Luke 17:11-19 Saint of the Day: Saint Cummian Fada Marian prayer for the day: Hai...

Intro to the day: “ Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the work. Your will be done.” –Saint Martin of Tours Today is Tuesday, the Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lehman Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OH. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us to follow the Lord’s commands. Gospel : Luke 17:7-10 Saint of the Day: Blessed Kam...

Intro to the day: "Christian, remember thy dignity, and becoming a partner in the Divine nature, refuse to return to the old baseness by degenerate conduct. Remember the Head and the Body of which thou art a member. Recollect that thou wert rescued from the power of darkness and brought out into God’s light and kingdom.” Today is Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. We are prayi...

Intro to the day: “First offer them the milk of simpler teaching, as the Apostle recommends, so that gradually, as they grow strong on the food of God’s Word, they are capable of receiving more elaborate instructions and of carrying out the higher commandment of God.” –St. Aidan Today is Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Mater...

Intro to the day: “ Be at peace, and have genuine charity among yourselves. If you follow the example of the holy fathers, God, the comforter of all good, will be your helper.” – St. Columba  Today is Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School in St. Clair Shores, MI. In the Gospel, we hear the parable...

Intro to the day: “Let us be careful that no image but that of God take shape in our souls.” – St. Columbanus Today is Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. James Catholic School in Cincinnati, OH. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us we must give up all we have to follow Him. Gospel : Luke 14:25-33 Saint of the Day: Blessed María...

Intro to the day: “ There is none so lovable as the cheerful.” –St. Dwynwen Today is Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of The Madeleine Catholic School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, we hear a parable of the wedding feast. Gospel : Luke 14:15-24 Saint of the Day: Blessed Teresa Manganiello Marian prayer for the day: Memorare Rem...

Intro to the day: “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left, Christ in lying down, Christ in sitting, Christ in rising up, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks to me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.”  –St...

Intro to the day: “What is nobler than to rule minds or to mold the character of the young? I consider that he who knows how to form the youthful mind is truly greater than all the painters, sculptors, and all others of that sort.” — St. John Chrysostom Today is Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of All Saints Catholic School, Portlan...

Intro to the day: “I am not alone because Jesus is with me, and with Him I fear nothing” –Saint  Faustina Kowalska Today is Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Therese Catholic School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, Jesus laments Jerusalem. Gospel : Luke 13:31-35 Saint of the Day: Blessed Terrence Albert O'Brien Marian pra...

Intro to the day: “When we speak about wisdom, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about virtue, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about justice, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about peace, we are speaking of Christ. When we speak about truth and life and redemption, we are speaking of Christ.” –St. Ambrose of Milan Gospel : Luke 13:22-30 Saint of the Day: Saint Achahildis of...

Intro to the day: "Teach that students may become their own teacher. Let us feed our pupils with the right food so that time will come when they will be able to provide their own food." –Saint Augustine  Today is Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Spirit Catholic School in Huntsville, AL. In the Gospel, Jesus heals o...

Intro to the day: “Charity lights the path to divine love.” “Imitate the Heart of Christ in love for the poor.” –Saint Luigi Guanella Today is Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week of Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Mater Christi Catholic School in Albany, NY. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the crowds to pay attention to the signs of the times. Gospel : Luke 12:54-59 Sa...

Intro to the day: Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about. –Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Today is Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Therese Catholic School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us to remain vigilant and ready.  Gospel : Luke 12:35-38 Saint of t...

Intro to the day: “Here I am, Lord, to do your will, whatever comes — be it life, death or terror.” –Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin Today is Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Family Catholic Academy in Niceville, FL. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us not to store up riches of this world. Gospel : Luke 12:13-21 Saint of the Day...

Intro to the day: “Permit me to imitate my suffering God... I am God's wheat and I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts, that I may become the pure bread of Christ.” –Saint Ignatius of Antioch Today is Friday, the Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Little Flower Catholic School in Pensacola, FL. In the Gospel, Jesu...

Intro to the day: "Here the will of God is done, as God wills, and as long as God wills." –Saint Gerard Majella Today is Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in Anchorage, AK. In the Gospel, the Pharisees grow angry with Jesus. Gospel : Luke 11:47-54 Saint of the Day: Saint Gera...

Intro to the day: “Courage, courage, [...] Remember that God does not give anyone more trials than can be suffered and that his majesty is with the afflicted. For this is certain; there is no reason to fear but to hope in his mercy. He will reveal the whole truth; and some machinations, which the devil kept hidden so as to create a disturbance, will be made known.” –Saint Teresa of Jesus Today is...

Intro to the day: “The spirit of a strong and stable character strengthened by meditation endures; the unshaken spirit, which is strengthened by a certain and solid faith in the future will be enlivened against all the terrors of the devil and threats of this world.”—Saint Cyprian of Carthage Today is Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and fa...

Intro to the day: "I could not be happy in Heaven if you were not there too" –Blessed Magdalen Panattieri Today is Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Joseph's Catholic School in Lucinda, PA. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the “sign of Jonah.” Gospel : Luke 11:29-32 Saint of the Day: Blessed Magdalen Panattieri...

Intro to the day: “The works of God are born, grow and flourish at the foot of the Cross.” –Saint Daniel Comboni Today is Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week of Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of All Saints Catholic School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, the source of Jesus’ power is questioned.  Gospel : Luke 11:15-26 Saint of the Day: Saint Daniel Comboni Marian...