Novena Prayer

Feast Day: September 12 Today the Church honors the Most Holy Name of Mary, the beloved name of the Mother of Jesus. The Church’s calendar observes this celebration on September 12. Mary’s name is precious to Christians because Mary herself is precious: she is the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the humble handmaid who … Read moreSaint of the Day: The Most Holy Name of Mary

Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. The post Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 2:10 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 121:1-2 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Feast Day: September 11 St. Cyprian of Carthage was a great bishop, teacher, and martyr of the early Church. Born into a wealthy and educated family in North Africa, he became a Christian as an adult. His conversion completely changed his life. After embracing the faith, he gave much of his wealth to the poor … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Cyprian of Carthage

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians8:1b-7, 11-13 Brothers and sisters:Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.If anyone supposes he knows something,he does not yet know as he ought to know.But if one loves God, one is known by him. So about the eating … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Feast Day: September 10 Today, September 10, the Catholic Church honors St. Nicholas of Tolentino, an Augustinian priest who devoted his life to prayer, penance, preaching, and serving those in need. St. Nicholas is especially remembered for his great love for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, his compassion for the poor and suffering, and his deep devotion … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Nicholas of Tolentino

Feast Day: September 9 Today, September 9, the Catholic Church honors St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest and missionary who dedicated his life to serving people who were suffering and to proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ. St. Peter Claver is remembered especially for his ministry to enslaved Africans who arrived in Cartagena, in present-day Colombia. … Read moreSaint of the Day: St. Peter Claver

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians7:25-31 Brothers and sisters:In regard to virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord,but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.So this is what I think best because of the present distress:that it … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Micah5:1-4a The LORD says:You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah,too small to be among the clans of Judah,From you shall come forth for meone who is to be ruler in Israel;Whose origin is from of old,from ancient times.(Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the timewhen she who … Read moreDaily Bible Reading

September 8 is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — the birthday of Our Lady.  Today, Catholics throughout the world rejoice in the birth of the woman whom God chose to become the Mother of His Son, Jesus Christ. The Church celebrates only three birthdays in its liturgical calendar: the Nativity … Read moreHappy Birthday, Blessed Mother: Where Was Mary Born and How Should Catholics Celebrate Her Birthday