Catholic Daily Drive

Introduction : Saint Isidore of Seville Gospel : John 5:17-30 Saint of the Day:   Saint Pedro Calungsod 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...

Introduction : Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Gospel : John 5:1-16 Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas (Tuesday After the Fourth Sunday) 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...

Introduction: Blessed Natalia Tułasiewicz Gospel : John 4:43-54 Saint of the Day: Blessed Natalia Tułasiewicz 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 - Ave Mar...

Introduction : Pope Pius IX Gospel : Mark 12:28-34 Saint of the Day: Saint Józef Sebastian Pelczar 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 Chr...

Introduction : St. Vincent Ferrer Gospel : Luke 11:14-23 Saint of the Day: Blessed Francesco Faà di Bruno 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 compassion...

Introduction : Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Gospel : Matthew 5:17-19 Reflection or Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas (Wednesday  after the 3nd Sunday)  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, mo...

Introduction : St. Pope Saint John Paul II Gospel : Luke 1:26-38 Reflection or Saint of the Day:   from St. Pope John Paul II’s message on March 25, 2001 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...

Introduction : Saint Patrick Gospel : ⁠Luke 6:36-38⁠ Reflection or Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas (Monday after the 2nd Sunday) 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...

Introduction : Saint Serapion the Scholastic Gospel : Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 Saint of the Day: Saint Serapion the Scholastic 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...

Introduction : Saint María Josefa of the Heart of Jesus Gospel : Luke 16:19-31 Saint of the Day: Saint María Josefa of the Heart of Jesus 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...

Introduction : Saint Joseph Calasanz Gospel : Matthew 23:1-12 Saint of the Day: Blessed Celestine of the Mother of God 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 mothe...

Introduction : Saint Patrick Gospel : Luke 6:36-38 Reflection or Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas (Monday after the 2nd Sunday) 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 de...

Introduction : Dorothy Day Gospel : Mt 5:20-26 Saint of the Day: Blessed Giacomo Cusmano  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...

Introduction : Philippians 1:21 Gospel : Mt 7:7-12 Saint of the Day: Blessed Françoise Tréhet 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 compassion, and awaken...

Introduction : Blessed Rutilio Grande García Gospel : Lk 11:29-32 Saint of the Day: Blessed Rutilio Grande García 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,...

Introduction : St. Josemaría Escrivá Gospel : Mt 6:7-15 Saint of the Day: Saint Alexius U Se-Yong 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 Marie-Eugénie de Jésus  Gospel : Mt 25:31-46 Reflection or Saint of the Day: Saint Marie-Eugénie de Jésus 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....

Introduction : Saint Felicity Gospel : Mt 9:14-15 Saint of the Day: Saints Felicity and Perpetua 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 Chris...

Introduction : Saint Rose of Viterbo Gospel : Lk 9:22-25 Reflection or Saint of the Day: Saint Rose of Viterbo 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 compa...

Introduction : Saint Mark the Ascetic Gospel : Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Reflection or Saint of the Day: “Message of His Holiness, Benedict XVI for Lent 2009” 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. Tur...

Introduction : St. Francis of Paola Gospel : Mk 10:28-31 Saint of the Day: Blessed Giovanni Fausti 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 Katharine Drexel Gospel : Mk 10:17-27 Saint of the Day: Saint Katharine Drexel 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' byScott Buckley - relea...

Introduction : Hildegard von Bingen Gospel : Mk 10:1-12 Saint of the Day: Blessed Carlo Gnocchi 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...

Introduction : Blessed Maria Caridad Brader Gospel : Mk 9:41-50 Saint of the Day: Blessed Maria Caridad Brader 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 extra ordinary deeds enhanced your life, O Queen of the elect. The...

Introduction : Saint Joseph Calasanz Gospel : Mk 9:38-40 Saint of the Day: Saint Paula of Saint Joseph of Calasanz 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,...