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Kateri 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Ezekiel 33:7-9 If you do not speak to the wicked man, I will hold you responsible for his death The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. When you hear a … Read moreSun 6 September
A wonderful simplicity and spirit of compunction were the distinguishing virtues of this holy man. He was chosen abbot of St. Mark’s near Spoleto, and favored by God with the gift of miracles. A child who was possessed by the devil, being delivered by being educated in his monastery, the Abbot said one day: “Since … Read moreSt. Eleutherius: Saint of the Day for Sunday, September 06, 2026
Today, September 5, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Teresa of Calcutta, better known as Mother Teresa, a humble servant of God who devoted her entire life to caring for the poorest and most forgotten among us. She is remembered especially for her extraordinary charity, humility, and love for Jesus Christ. St. Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Teresa of Calcutta
Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, virgin Reading 1 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15 Brothers and sisters:Learn from myself and Apollos not to go beyond what is written,so that none of you will be inflated with pridein favor of one person over against another.Who confers distinction upon you?What do you possess that you … Read moreSaturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Lord of Life, You have given us the gift of water, source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope. It quenches thirst, nourishes the earth, and heals wounds. We thank You, because it is also a symbol of your grace and love that renews us through Baptism. Today we ask You to teach us to safeguard it … Read moreMonthly Prayer For the care of water
Saturday of week 22 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) , or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading 1 Corinthians 4:6-15 What do you have that was not given to you? Take Apollos and myself as an example and remember the maxim: ‘Keep to what is written.’ It … Read moreSat 5 September
The remarkable woman who would be known as Mother Teresa began life named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, she was the youngest child born to Nikola and Drane Bojaxhiu. Receiving her First Communion at the age of five, she was confirmed in November 1916. Her father died while she was … Read moreSt. Teresa of Calcutta: Saint of the Day for Saturday, September 05, 2026
Reading 1 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Brothers and sisters:Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christand stewards of the mysteries of God. Now it is of course required of stewardsthat they be found trustworthy.It does not concern me in the leastthat I be judged by you or any human tribunal;I do not even pass judgment on … Read moreFriday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Friday of week 22 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 The Lord alone is our judge People must think of us as Christ’s servants, stewards entrusted with the mysteries of God. What is expected of stewards is that each one should be found worthy of his trust. Not that it makes the slightest … Read moreFri 4 September
St. Rosalia, daughter of Sinibald, Lord of Roses and Quisquina, was a descendant of the great Charlemagne. She was born at Palermo in Sicily. In her youth, her heart turned from earthly vanities to God. She left her home and took up her abode in a cave, on the walls of which she wrote these … Read moreSt. Rosalia: Saint of the Day for Friday, September 04, 2026