Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Origin
In 1899 Pope Leo XIII approved this Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for public use. This litany is actually a synthesis of several other litanies dating back to the 17th century. Father...
In 1899 Pope Leo XIII approved this Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for public use. This litany is actually a synthesis of several other litanies dating back to the 17th century. Father...
Monday 12 December 2016 First Reading: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Teach me your ways, O Lord Psalm 24(25):4-9 Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23-27 Today’s Feast: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Gospel Reading:...
Sunday 11 December 2016 First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, come and save us Psalm 145(146):6-10 Second Reading: James 5:7-10 Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 Today’s Note: Third Sunday of Advent Gospel...
Saturday 10 December 2016 First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 48:1-4, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved Psalm 79(80):2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Gospel Reading: Matthew...
Friday 9 December 2016 First Reading: Isaiah 48:17-19 Responsorial Psalm: Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:16-19 Today’s Note: Friday of the Second...
Dear St. Raphael, your lovely name means “God heals”. The Lord sent you to young Tobias to guide him throughout a long journey. Upon his return, you taught him how to cure his father’s...
Thursday 8 December 2016 First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous deeds Psalm 97(98):1-4 Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Gospel Reading: Luke...
Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air,...
Wednesday 7 December 2016 First Reading: Isaiah 40:25-31 Responsorial Psalm: O bless the Lord, my soul Psalm 102(103):1-4, 8, 10 Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Today’s Saint: St Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church...
Oh, St. John Paul, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the church that you loved and served and guided, courageously leading it along the paths of the world in order...