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Introduction: Blessed Teresa Demjanovich Gospel : John 6:44-51 Saint of the Day: Blessed Teresa Demjanovich Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God...

Introduction: St. Hippolytus  Gospel : John 6:35-40 Saint of the Day: Saint Agostino Roscelli Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who gave joy...

Introduction: Blessed Anna Rosa Gattorno Gospel : John 6:30-35 Saint of the Day: Blessed Anna Rosa Gattorno Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God...

Introduction: St. Augustine of Hippo Gospel : John 6:22-29 Saint of the Day:   Blessed Caterina Cittadini Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God,...

Introduction: Saint John of Damascus Gospel : John 6:1-15 Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria (Helena) Acutina Goldberg Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pra...

Introduction: St. Francis deSales Gospel : John 3:31-36 Saint of the Day: Address of His Holiness Pope Pius XII on the Occasion of the Solemnity of St. Joseph the Worker, 1955 Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, a...

Introduction: Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo Gospel : John 3:16-21 Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us...

Introduction: Saint Catherine of Siena Gospel : John 3:7b-15 Saint of the Day: from The Letters of Saint Catherine of Siena Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Le...

Introduction: Saint Louis de Montfort Gospel : John 3:1-8 Saint of the Day:   Blessed Marie-Louise Trichet Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God,...

Introduction: St. John of Damascus Gospel : John 21:1-14 Saint of the Day: Saint Giovanni Battista Piamarta Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God...

Introduction: Saint Jóseph Sebastian Pelczar Gospel : Luke 24:35-48 Saint of the Day: Saint Egbert of Rathemigisi Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray....

Introduction: St. Venantius Fortunatus Gospel : Luke 24:13-35 Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray....

Introduction: St. Francis of Assisi Gospel : John 20:11-18 Saint of the Day: Blessed Francesco da Fabriano Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God,...

Introduction: St. John Paul II Gospel : Matthew 28:8-15 Reflection or Saint of the Day: Pope Francis, April 1, 2024 Angelus address Marian prayer for the day: Regina Caeli Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.  For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.  Has risen, as he said, alleluia.  Pray for us to God, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.  For the Lord has truly risen, alle...

Introduction: Saint Eusebius  Daily Psalm (primarily from the Liturgy of the Hours for the day): Gospel : John 13:1-15 Saint of the Day:  from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on The Last Supper (Maundy Thursday) Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort O Mary, my Queen, I cast myself in the arms of your mercy. I place my soul and body in your bless...

Introduction : Saint Ephraem Gospel : Matthew 26:14-25 Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on The Washing of Feet (Wednesday of Holy Week) Marian Prayer: 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 v...

Introduction : John 13:4 Gospel : John 13:21-33, 36-38 Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on Christ preparing to wash the Apostles’ feet (Tuesday of Holy Week)  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 lef...

Introduction: Saint Thomas Aquinas Gospel : John 12:1-11 Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on the necessity of being wholly clean (Monday of Holy Week) 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 an...

Introduction : Blessed Elena Guerra Gospel : John 10:31-42 Saint of the Day: Blessed Elena Guerra 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 Chri...

Introduction: Saint Maddalena of Canossa Gospel : John 8:51-59 Saint of the Day: Saint Maddalena of Canossa Marian prayer for the day:  Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Bonaventure O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassi...

Introduction : Saint Thomas Aquinas Gospel : John 8:31-42 Reflection or Saint of the Day: from Meditations for Each Day of Lent: Passion Wednesday, “On Being Buried Spiritually” by St. Thomas Aquinas Marian Prayer: 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...

Introduction : Saint Julie Billiart Gospel : John 8:21-30 Saint of the Day: Saint Julie Billiart 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,...

Introduction: Saint Jean-Baptist de La Salle Gospel : John 8:12-20 Saint of the Day:   Saint Jean-Baptist de La Salle 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 : Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach -...

Introduction : Saint Isidore of Seville  Gospel : John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saint of the Day: from Book of Maxim s by Saint Isidore of Seville 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...

Introduction: Blessed Maria Teresa Casini Gospel : John 5:31-47 Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Teresa Casini Marian prayer for the day:  Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Bonaventure O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compas...