OFFICE OF READINGS: FIRST READING | From the letter to the Hebrews 10:1-18 | We are sanctified through the offering of Christ
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope (~540 – 604 AD) | Christ the good shepherd
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the book On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil the Great, bishop (329 – 379 AD) | The Spirit gives life
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the treatise On the Trinity by Saint Hilary, bishop (~300 – 368 AD) | The unity of the faithful in God through the incarnation of the Word and the sacrament of the eucharist
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop (130 – 202 AD) | The eucharist, pledge of our resurrection
Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament, our place in heaven is raised forever.
Saint Gertrude the GreatNovember 16
October 28
Crosses, contempt, sorrows and afflictions are the real treasures of the lovers of Jesus Christ crucified.
Saint Margaret Mary AlacoqueOctober 16
October 12
Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted; to understand, than to be understood; to love, than to be loved.
Saint Francis of AssisiOctober 4