Prayer

Daily Readings – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

  • Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

    Reading 1 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a

    Brothers and sisters:
    As a body is one though it has many parts,
    and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,
    so also Christ.
    For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body,
    whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons,
    and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.

    Now the body is not a single part, but many.

    Now you are Christ’s Body, and individually parts of it.
    Some people God has designated in the Church
    to be, first, Apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers;
    then, mighty deeds;
    then gifts of healing, assistance, administration,
    and varieties of tongues.
    Are all Apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?
    Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing?
    Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
    Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.

    Responsorial Psalm Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5

    R. (3) We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
    Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
    serve the LORD with gladness;
    come before him with joyful song.
    R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
    Know that the LORD is God;
    he made us, his we are;
    his people, the flock he tends.
    R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
    Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
    his courts with praise;
    Give thanks to him; bless his name.
    R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
    For he is good, the LORD,
    whose kindness endures forever,
    and his faithfulness, to all generations.
    R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.

    Alleluia Lk 7:16

    R. Alleluia, alleluia.
    A great prophet has arisen in our midst
    and God has visited his people.
    R. Alleluia, alleluia.

    Gospel Lk 7:11-17

    Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain,
    and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him.
    As he drew near to the gate of the city,
    a man who had died was being carried out,
    the only son of his mother, and she was a widow.
    A large crowd from the city was with her.
    When the Lord saw her,
    he was moved with pity for her and said to her,
    “Do not weep.”
    He stepped forward and touched the coffin;
    at this the bearers halted,
    and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”
    The dead man sat up and began to speak,
    and Jesus gave him to his mother.
    Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming,
    “A great prophet has arisen in our midst,”
    and “God has visited his people.”
    This report about him spread through the whole of Judea
    and in all the surrounding region.

    Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin and Doctor of the ChurchReadings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church
    – – –

    Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

    Read More

  • St. Robert Bellarmine
    St. Robert Bellarmine Feast date: Sep 17 On Sept. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the Italian cardinal and theologian St. Robert Bellarmine. One of the great saints of the Jesuit order, St. Robert has also been declared a Doctor of the Church and the patron of catechists. Robert Bellarmine was born on October 4, 1542 … Read moreSt. Robert Bellarmine
  • St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr
    St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr Feast date: Sep 16 Saint Cornelius was elected Pope in 251 during the persecutions of the Emperor Decius. His first challenge, besides the ever present threat of the Roman authorities, was to bring an end to the schism brought on by his rival, the first anti-pope … Read moreSt. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr
  • Our Lady of Sorrows
    Our Lady of Sorrows Feast date: Sep 15 The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the seven great sorrows which Mary lived in relation to Her Son, as they are recorded in the Gospels or through Tradition. Today we are invited to reflect on Mary’s deep suffering: 1. At the prophecy of Simeon: “You … Read moreOur Lady of Sorrows
  • Mountains
    The end of the test is the glory. Going up the mountain is always the most difficult part, but the result that you get from going up the mountain is always rewarding. For many it might be the view up top, or for some it might merely be the fact that one challenged themselves up the … Read moreMountains
    • Psalm of the Day: Psalm 11:7
      For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 11:7 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
    • Verse of the Day: Romans 8:18
      I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The post Verse of the Day: Romans 8:18 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
    • Catholic Daily Reading – Tuesday September 17, 2024
      Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – September 17, 2024 | USCCB Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 444 Reading 1 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Brothers and sisters:As a body is one though it has many parts,and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,so also Christ.For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body,whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons,and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. Now you are Christ’s Body, and individually parts of it.Some people … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Tuesday September 17, 2024
    Ontario Canada