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Summer Ordinary Time

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We have re-entered Ordinary Time, when we count Sundays by ordinal numbers and we read semi-continuously from the Gospel according to Saint Luke.

On this page you can find the Sunday readings for reflection as well as learn about the catholic customs for the summer feasts and festivals which are celebrated by the church throughout the world.

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Scripture Readings in Ordinary Time

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Daily Scripture Readings

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Sundays and Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials
May 31 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
 

The Holy Trinity by Andrei Rublëv, c. 1410-20
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to view a larger image.

 		This icon of the Holy Trinity shown on the left is in the Reconciliation Rooms
  of Saint Jude Church. Read more about this icon and its symbolism.
   
  Reflect on the Trinity for the ride home.
   
  Faith formation on the Trinity.
   
  The origin of Trinity Sunday.
   
June 3 Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga,martyr, and his companions, martyrs
 

St. Charles Lwanga and companions
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to view a larger image.

 		 
  He is the patron of youth and Catholic action in most of tropical Africa. Read more.
   
   
   
   
   
 

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June 6 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
  Procession with Blessed Sacrament in Charlotte, North Carolina
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to view a larger image		 St. Thomas Aquinas composed five hymns for this feast, which still remain part of the Church's treasury:
  Lauda Sion (click to hear)
  Pange Lingua (click to hear)  
  Panis Angelicus (click to hear) 
  O Salutaris Hostia (click to hear) 
  Adoro Te Devote (click  to hear)
    Why is this sacrament called Eucharist? Get more info in the Catechism.
 

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June 13, 2010

 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
  Painting: Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee by Philippe de Champaigne, 1602-1674
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to view a larger image		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or for groups.
   
  Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
   
  More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
   
   
  Saturday, June 19 Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
  Sacred Heart of Jesus  
  "There is in the Sacred Heart the symbol and express image of the infinite love of Jesus Christ which moves us to love in return."  Pope Leo XIII
   
  Learn about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on this solemn feast.
   
  See recipes, activities, and prayers to celebrate this day.
   
  Send an e-card.
     

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June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time
  cross Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or for groups.
   
  Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
   
  Send an e-card this Father's Day.
     
Tuesday, June 22 Optional Memorial of St. Thomas More

Portrait of Sir Thomas More by Hans Holbein the Younger (1527).
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to view a larger image.

 "I die the king's good servant, and God's first." Read more More quotes.
Use the Center for Thomas More Studies to explore his life and studies.
 
Check out the St. Thomas More Website to see his biography, portraits from the London gallery, photographs of London places associated with St. Thomas More, his writings including Utopia, places named after More, and other related Websites.
Use the Center for Thomas More Studies to explore his life and studies.
Watch the film A Man for All Seasons, awarded the Best Picture of 1966.
     
Wed., June 23 On the eve of the Birth of St. John the Baptist, leave your porchlight on.
     
Thursday, June 24 Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

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view a larger image.
Click again on the picture to
magnify, and notice the
words that his father
is writing down.
This depicts the story told in
Lk 1:57-66 when the
baby is given his name.

  
It is no accident this feast is appointed after the summer solstice when the sun agrees to decrease (reminiscent of John 3:30), diametrically opposite to the day six months from now, Dec. 24, when the earth's journey around the sun brings increasing light.
St. John is called the Forerunner.
 
Read about the custom of setting bonfires for this day.
In Poland, wreaths (Wianki) with lit candles are sent down the rivers. See video.
Observe this day with a BBQ or sparklers to light up the night. Read more.
Serve some wild food today, like locusts with honey and more recipes and activities.
       
"What name is this child?," they asked. They were surprised at the answer: Lk 1:57-66 Here is a puzzle based on that story and additional puzzles for the young and those who are young at heart. (Some overlap exists between these two puzzle links.)  See a modern work of art of this biblical moment.
Send an iconogram.
View biblical artwork depicting John as a child, as well as life in later years.
Check out additional resources for celebrating this feast day.
   

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June 27, 2010 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Chisel Plow by Norman Nelson. On the Koester farm in eastern Idaho. The painting is hung in the Maryhill Museum of Art.
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to view a larger image		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or for groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
Tuesday, June 29 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Icon of Sts. Peter and Paul
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to view a larger image.		 This is what you are likely to see outside a Macedonian church after the Liturgy today.
Read about more customs around the world.
See recipes, activities, and prayers to celebrate this day.
After 2 millennia, what does St. Paul still have to offer us? Check it out HERE.
Read an excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine for this feast.
Additional links for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Why are Sts. Peter and Paul shown embracing in the icon to the left?
Read the 2008 homily of Pope Benedict XVI for the answer. (On this Feast Day those who have been named by the Pope in the previous church year as archbishops receive the primary symbol of their office, the pallium.)
 
     
Wed., June 30 Optional Memorial of the First Holy Martyrs of the Roman Church
The Christian Martyrs' Last Prayer by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904)   The first martyrs of Rome died horrible deaths under Nero, as well as under later emperors. In the painting to the left, they are fed to lions and burned as human torches. Click to enlarge the image.

Serve a crown cake or a recipe originating from Rome. See more ideas and learn about the history of this feast. Pray for those who are persecuted for their faith in current times.

The appointed First Reading (no surprise)  for this feast day is from the book of Romans:  Romans 8, 31-39. The Gospel  is Jesus' prophesy in Matthew 24, 4-13.

The Christian Martyrs' Last Prayer, 1883
by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904).
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Saturday, July 3 Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle
The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Carravagio
The Incredulity of
St. Thomas,
by Caravaggio

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to view a larger image.		 St. Gregory the Great: "Thomas' unbelief has benefited our faith more than the belief of the other disciples; it is because he attained faith through physical touch that we are confirmed in the faith beyond all doubt...."  Read more.
 
Send the picture to the left as an e-card.
 
See other images of the event that made St. Thomas famous, although he should also be known for his great courage. Find out why.
 
Get more pictures and biographies of St. Thomas.
 
 

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July 4, 2010 Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve
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Image provided courtesy of http://breadsite.org		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
Send an e-card to celebrate Independence Day.
 
 
 
 
 

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July 11, 2010 Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Good Samaritan
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to view a larger image.		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
 
     
Wednesday, July 14 Memorial of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
Icon of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
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to view a larger image
and see why she's holding a turtle.		  
Send an e-card.
Learn about her amazing life story, how to pronounce her name, and how to make Mohawk corn bread (Go to the recipe link) and more.
 
See additional images, prayers, and spirituality of this Lily of the Mohawks and Flower of the Algonguins.
 
 
 
   
Thursday, July 15 Memorial of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Bishop and Doctor
St. Bonaventure
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to view a larger image 		This great medieval Franciscan thinker was called Doctor Seraphicus. Why?
 
Read Journey of the Mind Into God translated HERE.
 
Read The Life of St. Bonaventure published by the
parish of St. Bonaventure, Bagnoregio, Italy
 
Click HERE for recipes and other ideas to celebrate this feast.
 
 
Saturday, July 17 Begin a novena to St. Anne (Jesus' grandma) today and end on her feast, July 26.
     
 

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July 18, 2010 Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Oil on canvas: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary by Vermeer
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Click on it again to magnify once more.		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
 
 
   
Thursday, July 22 Optional Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene
Icon of St. Mary Magdalene
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to view a larger image.		 Mary Magdalene is the patron saint of Anguiano, Spain. If you are there after mass today, you can watch men twirl down flights of steps on stilts performing the Danza de los Zancos (Stilt Dance) to bagpipes and drums. Learn more about this tradition, believed to date back to the 15th century. See a video.
 
She is called the Apostle to the Apostles. Read more.
Sing Mary, First One to the Tomb today. (Click to hear.)
 

Mary Magdalene and the red egg is depicted to the left. Read about the legend.
She could well be the patron saint of the slandered. Read more.
     
Friday, July 23 Optional Memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden
Revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden c. 1400 The illumination shows St Bridget's mystical vision of God.
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to view a larger image
and read about this
vision of St. Bridget during the Eucharist. Click again to magnify once more.		 She enjoyed mystical visions such as the one depicted on the left.
 
Send an e-card.
 
Read her biography.
 
She is a co-patroness of Europe along with St. Catherine of Sienna and
St. Edith Stein.
 
 
 
 
 
     
Saturday, July 24 Since medieval times, in honor of the saint whose feast day is tomorrow,
Road to Santiago
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to view a larger image.		 people today will be walking or cycling "The Way of St. James" across northern Spain, following the footsteps of such early pilgrims as St. Godric of Norfolk, St. Francis of Assisi, and Lorenzo de Medici to the Santiago de Compostela. (Learn why.)
 
To find out more about this custom, read Pilgrimage To The Stars and
Cycling through time on the Camino de Santiago.
See one contemporary pilgrim's photos on the The Way of St. James
Get help in planning a trip or take a photo tour.
Learn about the history of this pilgrimage.
 
Join the many who take up this walk, singing the lyrics to The Road to Santiago by the Celtic musician Heather Dale.  (Click to hear.)
 
 

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July 25, 2010 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Praying Hands by Albrecht Dürer
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Click on it again to magnify once more.		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
When July 25 does not fall on a Sunday the Church celebrates the Feast of St. James.
 
Monday, July 26 Memorial of Sts. Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Joachim and St. Anne
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to view a larger image.		  
Since this is the feast of Jesus' grandparents, it is a grand day to honor anyone who is a grandparent. Send them an e-card.
 
See answers to frequently asked questions about this pair of saints.
 
St. Anne is a patron saint of France and Canada.
See more about the Shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupré in Quebec, Canada and take a video tour.
 
 
 
   
Thursday, July 29 Memorial of St. Martha
St. Martha, from stained glass entitled Jesus teaching by Powell
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to view a larger image
Click on it again to magnify once more.		 Compare the sisters Martha vs. Mary, Faith vs. Contemplation.
Read another comparison by St. Bruno of Segni or by St. Augustine.
Martha is a patron saint of cooks. Thank the cook of the family today and
give them a day off out of the kitchen. After all, Martha herself expected
everyone to pitch in with the cooking. Read more.
 
Sing I Am the Bread of Life expressing Martha's confession of faith.
 
Learn about the Legend of St. Martha and the Dragon
   
   
Saturday, July 31 Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest
Icon of St. Ignatius of Loyola
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to view a larger image		 Read his biography.
Find out what can happen when you read lives of the saints
(such as on Web Sites like the one you are on now).
Hug a Jesuit today or send out an e-hug.
 
Learn about Ignatian Spirituality. Get spiritual readings,
resources for prayer, a daily examination of conscience,
and download the Spiritual Exercises.
 

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August 1, 2010 Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Rich Fool by Rembrandt
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to view a larger image		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
   
Wed., August 4 Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests
St. John Vianney
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to view a larger image.		 He is the Curé d’Ars (the parish priest or curate of the village of Ars). Read more.
 
His life story reminds us that with God all things are possible.
 
Send an e-card to a priest today
 
"Prayer is the inner bath of love into which the soul plunges itself."
Read these excerpts from some of his sermons. Read his writings.
 
He was a great confessor. Celebrate his day with this sacrament. Here's how.
 
 
   
Friday, August 6 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Icon of the Transfiguration
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for a larger image
(as well as view other icons of the Transfiguration).		 This event is recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke.
What does this feast teach us? Read more.
Check out these resources to celebrate this important feast.
 
 
 
 
 
   
 

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August 8, 2010 Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Etching of the Parable of the Faithful Servant by Jan Luyken
The Faithful and Wise Steward by Jan Luyken
from Luke 12:41-48
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for a larger image		 Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
   
Tuesday, August 10 Feast of St. Lawrence of Rome, deacon and martyr
The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1614-15
The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Bernini.
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to view a larger image.
Click again to magnify
even more. 		Find out why he is the patron saint of rotisserie chefs and those who BBQ!
 
Watch the fireworks on the Feast of St Lawrence in Vittoriosa, Malta
 
The fishing community of Goa, India celebrates the opening of the season every year on his feast day.
 
 
 
   
Wed., August 11 Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi, virgin
Icon of St. Clare of Assisi
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to view a larger image.		 Read the story of her life and her writings.
Her vow to live in poverty is movie making material. See a clip from the movie Brother Sun Sister Moon, where Clare embraces the way of life of St. Francis, who shears her beautiful hair. Her own order is described in the Rule of Clare, approved in 1235.
 
This 13th century "Clare-voiant" is the patron saint of television. Near the end of her life, the Mass was broadcast on the wall of her cell when she was too sick to attend. Read more.
 
Send an e-card to celebrate her feast.
   
   
Sat., August 14 Memorial of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest and martyr
St. Maximillion Kolbe
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to view a larger image.		 In the Auschwitz death camp, a prisoner was missing. To discourage further escapes, the Nazis picked ten men to starve to death. One of those selected was a married man with young children. Fr. Kolbe volunteered to take his place. In the cell, he led the other men in songs and prayer. Read more of this fascinating story.
 
Quotes:
“Courage, my sons. Don’t you see that we are leaving on a mission? They pay our fare in the bargain. What a piece of good luck! The thing to do now is to pray well in order to win as many souls as possible. Let us, then, tell the Blessed Virgin that we are content, and that she can do with us anything she wishes” (after arrested) Source
 
"A single act of love makes the soul return to life."  Source
 
The story of his life is heroic throughout.
He is the patron saint of drug addicts, the imprisoned, and the pro-life movement.
Send an e-card.
 
   
 

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August 15, 2010 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sacristy-Ceiling: Our Lady of the Angels, San Francisco El Grande. Painting by Antonio da Contreras, 15 C.
Sacristy-Ceiling:
Our Lady of the Angels, San Francisco El Grande by Antonio da Contreras Click on the picture to view a larger image and see a gallery of artwork on the assumption of Mary.		 Assumption feast history, information, prayers, resources, traditions, & more
More than the teaching whereby the Church assumes Mary is in heaven. See more.
 
Suggested activities for families as well as prayers and devotions.
 
Reflections on the scripture readings appointed for this day.
 
The feast has been celebrated under various names (Commemoration, Dormition, Passing, Assumption) from at least the fifth or sixth century. See more.
 
Check out recipes, prayers, activities and a library of resources.
 
Read documents, articles, prayers, hymns, and more.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
   
Fri., August 20 Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot and doctor of the Church
St. Bernard of Clairveaux
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to view a larger image.
Click again on the image to magnify once more.		 He earned the title "man of the century" (the 12th century). Read more.
See a gallery of images of this saint.
 
You can read his book On Loving God online here
Pray the Memorare today, often attributed to St. Bernard
 
Learn more about the Cistercian Order he founded.
 
Listen to hymns written that he composed.
 
 
 
Sat., August 21 Memorial of Saint Pius X, pope
St. Pope Pius X
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to view a larger image.		  
First communicants should thank St. Pius X today, who issued decrees on early Communion at age 7 instead of 12 or 14. Read more.
 
Celebrate his day by attending Mass and receiving Communion. He might best be
remembered for promoting daily reception of this Sacrament. Read more.
 
 
   
 

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August 22, 2010 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Doorways
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to view a larger image.		  
Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
   
Tuesday, August 24 Memorial of St. Bartholomew the apostle
detail from 'The Apostle Saint Bartholomew' by Matteo di Giovanni, c.1480, tempera on wood, Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The Apostle Saint Bartholomew by Matteo di Giovanni.
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to view a larger image.
Click again on the image to magnify once more.		  
Read why this apostle is the patron saint of tanners.
 
He was a close companion of another apostle. Find out which one.
 
Bartholomew is an apostle of healing.
 
Bar-Tholomew name means "son of Tolomai" (Ptolemy), which suggests this was not his given name, but a family name.  Some scholars believe his given name was Nathanael. Here is more evidence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Fri., August 27 Memorial of St. Monica
St.Monica
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to view a larger image.		 She is the mother of St. Augustine (whose feast day is tomorrow), for whom she prayed steadfastly until his conversion. Read the story of her patient love.
 
She is the patron saint of abuse victims, alcoholics, disappointing children, and more.
 
Read the description of her death in her son's famous "Confessions"
 
Send an e-card.
 
Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight. I do not know what there is now for me to do or why I am still here, all my hopes in this world being now fulfilled. - Saint Monica, about the conversion of Augustine  Source
 
     
Sat, August 28 Memorial of St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church
St. Augustine
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to view a larger image,
and access more icons,
works, and links about
this popular saint.		 He is one of the four key doctors of the Western Church. Another of these doctors has his feast day six days from now and was his contemporary.
Send an e-card.
 
I will suggest a means whereby you can praise God all day long, if you wish. Whatever you do, do it well, and you have praised God. - Saint Augustine
 
Conquer yourself and the world lies at your feet. - Saint Augustine
 
Read his complete works.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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August 29, 2010 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lowest Place at the Feast
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to view a larger image.		  
Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
   
Friday, Sept. 3 Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church
Pope Saint Gregory the Great
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to view a larger image.		 He is one of the four key doctors of the Western Church. Read more.
 
Listen to Gregorian chant today.
 
Read The Life of St. Gregory from the Golden Legend.
 
See the collection of St. Gregory's writings in the Catholic Culture Library.
 
 
 

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Sept. 5, 2010 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 14:33 In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.
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Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
 
 
 
 
   
Sat., Sept. 8 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Icon of Madonna and Child
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to view a larger image.		 This feast is nine months after the feast of her Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8.
Which date was appointed first? Click HERE to find out.
 
Only two saints in heaven make the cut of having their birthday on the church's calendar. The other is celebrated six months before Jesus' nativity.
 
Celebrate with some family activities.
Get additional ideas for hymns, prayers, recipes, and more.
 
Send the picture to the left as an e-card.
 
   
Sat., Sept. 11 Remembrance of Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. (2001)
Ghosted World Trade Center Towers
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to view a larger image.		  
Send an e-card.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Sept. 12, 2010 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The parable of the prodigal son
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to view a larger image.		  
Activities to help you prepare for these readings for families or groups.
 
Commentary, historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University Sunday Web Site
 
More links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study.
 
   
Monday, Sept. 13 Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church

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to view a larger image.
Click again on the image to magnify once more.		  
"Chrysostom" is his nickname, meaning golden-mouthed. He is considered the greatest preacher ever heard in a Christian pulpit. Read more.
 
See a collection of some of his homilies.
Here are even more homilies. (Scroll to John Chrysostom on the page.)
 
 
He is one of the four great doctors of the Eastern Church. Read more.
 
 
   
Tuesday, Sept. 14 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Jerusalem Cross
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to view a larger image.		  
Send an e-card.
 
See activities, prayers, and recipes for this feast.
 
A family activity by Maria von Trapp: discuss carrying our own crosses.
 
See prayers, additional ideas for family celebration and more.
 
 
   
Wednesday, Sept. 15 Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Icon of Our Lady of Sorrows
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to view a larger image.		  
Pray the Stabat Mater devotion today.
 
See the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady in the back of St. Jude Church
 
Send an e-card.
 
 
 
 
   
Thursday, Sept. 16 Memorial of St. Pope Cornelius, martyr and St. Bishop Cyprian, martyr
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
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to view a larger image.		  
Read the story of these two contemporaries.
 
Read St. Cyprian's words to the early martyrs of Rome.
 
They are both mentioned in the Roman canon, Eucharistic Prayer 1
 
 
 
 
 

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Daily Scripture Readings

  Bulletin Insert for Sunday, June 7, 2010 Trinity Sunday  [ Return to Top of Page]
   Litany of the Most Holy Trinity / Activities for Children: Clovers, Food, Treasure Hunt

  Bulletin Insert for Sunday, June 20, 2010 Twelfth Ordinary Sunday  [ Return to Top of Page]
   Birth of John the Baptist / What Is the Roman Missal?

  Bulletin Insert for Sunday, June 27, 2010 Thirteenth Ordinary Sunday  [ Return to Top of Page]
   Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles / Worshiping in “Continuous and Unbroken Tradition”

Archive of other liturgical seasons [ Return to Top of Page]

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Funerals at Saint Jude

Lenten Liturgies
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Kyrie eleison - O Antiphons - St. Jude, Advent
The words Kyrie eleison mean "Lord, have mercy" in Greek. In our Advent penitential rite we sing these ancient words to Christ. Our invocations to Christ are based on the “Great O Antiphons.”

Why we don't sing Christmas carols during Advent?
One of our most frequently asked questions.

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Midnight Mass at St. Jude's
What to expect at St. Jude Church on Christmas Midnight.

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Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts
Since Ash Wednesday, you may have noticed some changes in the taking up of the collection, as well as in the Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts. Learn why these changes were made, and what they mean for the parishioners of Saint Jude.

The Jubilee Hymn: Te Deum
The Te Deum is the great Christian hymn of Thanksgiving. It was sung after great victories or after delivery from catastrophe. It is sung in the Office of Readings of the Liturgy of the Hours. It is the hymn for the ending of every year, a celebration of the Holy Trinity.

Celebrating What the Rites Have Taught Me
"Christ stands among us, waiting with everlasting love for us to come back every time we break our promise. He stands there to remind us that the covenant he seals with us stands firm, no matter how often we turn our backs on him..."

Celebrating Evening Prayer In Your Parish
An article written by our very own Kevin Demetroff examines what Evening Prayer is all about, where to find it, and what it looks like.

The Lectionary - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the readings we hear at Mass each week including: What is the Lectionary? When was it revised and why? Why doesn't Saint Jude get new hymnals? and much more.

Trinity Sunday

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Funeral Liturgy
Liturgical information including ministry opportunities, commonly asked questions, Order of Christian Funerals, suggested readings and music for funeral preparation. 

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Links to other sites containing liturgical information

 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has the newly approved English translation for the Ordinary of the Mass and Roman Missal Formational Materials, in addition to the links above. (We may not use the new texts yet.)

The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass compiled by Prof. Felix Just, S.J. - Loyola Marymount University. A great Lectionary link! Get information about the current lectionary, the history of our lectionary, and the lectionaries of other churches.  Includes links to look up the assigned readings for any day of any year.

GIA Publications, Inc. Publishers of the Worship and Gather hymnals we use at Saint Jude.

Oregon Catholic Press Publishers of Glory and Praise hymnal. Includes artist biographical information and  RealAudio sound clips of familiar Catholic hymns.

World Library Publications

The Liturgical Press