3rd Day in the Octave of the Epiphany
There are some heretics who believe Him to be God, but confess not His Kingly dominion over all things.
The 12th Day of Christmas
"Arise, and take the child and his mother."
Octave Day of St. John – 10th Day of Christmas
Because of the lofty and glorious flight of his teaching.
9th Day of Christmas – Octave of St. Stephen
He did not rejoice at the thought that God would take vengeance on his persecutors.
Octave Day of All Saints
"Schismatics have no love."
VI Day in the Octave of All Saints
"Knowledge pertaineth unto them that mourn."
V Day within the Octave of All Saints
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness."
IV Day in the Octave of All Saints
Editor’s note: reminder that anyone who devoutly visits a cemetery during the Octave (between November 1st and 8th), praying — even mentally — for the departed, may obtain one plenary indulgence per day, applicable only to the souls in Purgatory, under the usual conditions. ℣. Grant, Lord, a blessing.Benediction. May God the Father Omnipotent, be to us…
Feast of the Assumption
℣. Grant, Lord, a blessing.Benediction. May God the Father Omnipotent, be to us merciful and clement.℟. Amen. Reading 4From the Sermons of St. John of Damascus.2nd on the Falling-asleep of Blessed Mary.This day the holy and animated Ark of the living God, which had held within it its own Maker, is borne to rest in that Temple of…
Ember Wednesday of Pentecost: the Eucharistic Heart
There is pleasure in that heart to which the Bread That came down from heaven is sweet.
Pentecost Tuesday
Above: Coptic icon of the Good Shepherd. From the Roman Office. ℣. Grant, Lord, a blessing.Benediction. May the Gospel’s holy lection Be our safety and protection.℟. Amen. Reading 1Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to JohnJohn 10:1-10At that time: Jesus said unto the Pharisees: Amen, amen, I say unto you, he that entereth not by the door into…
