Novena Prayer

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians4:7-16 Brothers and sisters:Grace was given to each of usaccording to the measure of Christ’s gift.Therefore, it says: He ascended on high and took prisoners captive;he gave gifts to men. What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descendedinto the lower … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Today is Friday. Jesus died for us on a Friday. Let us never forget the sacrifice He made for our salvation!  A Short Friday Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered and died on the Cross for our sins, help us never to forget Your infinite love and mercy. Forgive our sins, strengthen our faith, … Read moreFriday Prayer – Remember the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians4:1-6 Brothers and sisters:I, a prisoner for the Lord,urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,with all humility and gentleness, with patience,bearing with one another through love,striving to preserve the unity of the spiritthrough the bond … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Feast Day: October 22 Saint John Paul II, one of the most beloved popes of modern times, devoted his life to proclaiming Jesus Christ, defending the dignity of every human person, and encouraging people throughout the world to live without fear and place their trust in God. His famous words, “Be not afraid! Open wide the … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint John Paul II, Pope

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians3:14-21 Brothers and sisters:I kneel before the Father,from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his gloryto be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self,and that … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians3:2-12 Brothers and sisters:You have heard of the stewardship of God’s gracethat was given to me for your benefit,namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation,as I have written briefly earlier.When you read thisyou can understand my insight into … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Saint Hilarion the Great (c. 291–371) was an early Christian monk and hermit who devoted his life to prayer, fasting, penance, and solitude with God. Born in Palestine, he became an important figure in the development of monastic life in the Holy Land. His feast day is celebrated on October 21.  Biography of Saint Hilarion the … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Hilarion the Great

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Lord Jesus Christ, as I begin this new week, I place my life, my family, my work, and all my intentions into Thy Sacred Heart. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions, that everything I do may be pleasing … Read moreMonday Prayer: Offering Our Week to Jesus

READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians2:1-10 Brothers and sisters:You were dead in your transgressions and sinsin which you once lived following the age of this world,following the ruler of the power of the air,the spirit that is now at work in the disobedient.All of us once lived … Read moreDaily Bible Reading