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Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter Image: Eucharist Today's Mass Readings "I tell you most solemnly, it was not Moses who gave you bread from heaven, it is my Father who gives you the bread from heaven, the true bread; for the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." "Sir," they said "give us that bread always." Jesus answered: "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never thirst." (John 6: 16 - 17) Meditation Saint of the Day: St. Julie Billart, Woman of Serenity Patronage: against poverty, bodily ills, impoverishment, poverty, sick people, sickness Prayer to St. Julie Billiart Saint Julie, through your great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, you were miraculously cured and favored by many graces. By your powerful intercession, obtain for us above all, great trust in God in all difficulties of life, the strength to accomplish in all things th...

Monday of the Third Week of Easter The Optional Memorial of St. John Baptist De La Salle Today's Mass Readings "Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life,which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.” ~ John 6: 27 Today's Homily Historic Birthdays: St. Francis Xavier 4/7/1506 - 12/3/1552 Spanish Roman Catholic missionary William Wordsworth 4/7/1770 - 4/23/1850 English Romantic poet; poet laureate of England (1843-50) Today's Special Prayer Intentions: For a safe and fruitful trip for Our Holy Father to the U.S. For the repose of the soul of Charlton Cheston. For atheists, agnostics, and those who are lukewarm in their faith -- may they accept the grace of conversion. For healing for Fr. Corapi who announced on his program that he has a thyroid condition which requires surgery. For all the prayer intentions on One Came Back. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here.

Optional Memorial of St. Francis of Paola, hermit Today's Mass Readings St. Francis of Paola St. Francis was born at Paula in Calabria; after living as a hermit for five years (from the age of fourteen to nineteen) he gathered around him some companions with whom he led the religious life. This was the origin of a new order, to which he gave the name of Minims, that is "the least" in the house of God. Pope Sixtus IV sent him to France to help Louis XI on his deathbed. He remained there and founded a house of his Minims at Tours. Homily of the Day

Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time Day of Prayer and Penance for Life Optional Memorial of St. Vincent of Saragossa, deacon and martyr Today's Mass Readings On This Day in Catholic History 1922 - Pope Benedict XV died (b. 21 November 1854). On This Day in Pro-life History 1973 - The Roe v. Wade decision, legalizing abortion in United States, was handed down by U.S. Supreme Court. Birthdays 1932 - Piper Laurie , American actress 1932 - Bill Bixby, American actor, My Favorite Martian (1963–1966) on CBS ; Tom Corbett in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972) on ABC ; Anthony Blake in The Magician (1973) on NBC ; Dr. David Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk (1977-1982) 1949 - Mike Caldwell , American baseball player 1952 - Teddy Gentry , American musician ( Alabama ) 1981 - Beverley Mitchell , American actress (7th Heaven) 1988 - Greg Oden , American basketball player

From Our Backyard: Bill took a quick pic of our mulberry tree, our pond, and the two inches of snow we got here over the weekend. The sun is shining brightly as it often does here in southern Kansas, so we wanted to catch this before it melted. Snow is rare here as compared to IL and when we get it, it doesn't last long. Third Sunday of Advent Today's Mass Readings Father Darren's homily for today. Why Rejoice? Gaudette Sunday by Fr. Martin Fox Today is Day One of the Christmas Novena. On This Day in Catholic History 345 Eusebius (ca. 283–371; not to be confused with historian Eusebius of Caesarea), a champion of St . Athanasius and Catholic orthodoxy in the 4th century controversy over Arianism , became bishop of Vercelli, Italy. Birthdays 1770 - Ludwig van Beethoven , German composer (It is his supposed birthday, since he was baptized the following day it is believed his birthday is on the 16th.) (d. 1827) 1775 - Jane Austen , British writer (d. 1817) 1901 - Ma...

Memorial of St. Frances Xavier, priest Today's Mass Readings Homily of the Day Advent Challenge by Fr. Thomas Euteneuer On This Day in Catholic History 1347 Pope Clemens VI declared Roman tribune, Cola di Rienzi, a heretic. Birthdays 1927 - Andy Williams , American singer 1949 - Mickey Thomas , American singer ( Jefferson Starship ) 1960 - Daryl Hannah , American actress 1963 - Terri Schiavo , (d. 2006) 1970 - Paul Byrd , American baseball player

Image Source The Thirty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time "But for you who fear My name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays." (Malachi 3: 20b) Today's Mass Readings Collect: Father of all that is good, keep us faithful in serving you, for to serve you is our lasting joy. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Homily via Printed as Preached On This Day in Catholic History: 1095 Pope Urban II opened the Council of Clermont to reform the Church and to plan the first crusade. 1302 Pope Boniface VIII (ca. 1235–1303) published the bull Unam sanctam against Philip IV (the Fair) of France, condemning Philip’s political interference with the affairs of the Church. 1626 - St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated. 1893 Pope Leo XIII (1810–1903) published the encyclical Providentissimus Deus , which strongly encouraged Roman Catholic educators to teach sound c...

Yes, Autumn Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Today's Readings Sunday Homily On This Day in Catholic History: 1958 - Angelo G. Roncalli was crowned as Pope John XXIII. Birthdays: 1575 - Guido Reni , Italian painter of high-Baroque style, Crucifixion of St Peter , Vatican, Rome, Christ Crucified , San Lorenzo in Lucina, Rome Holy Trinity , Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini, Rome (d. 1642) 1879 - Will Rogers , American humorist (d. 1935) 1916 - Walter Cronkite , American news broadcaster 1937 - Loretta Swit , American actress 1961 - Ralph Macchio , American actor, The Karate Kid , "Eight Is Enough"

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Priesthood Sunday World Youth Day Today's Readings Today's Homily from Father Daren On This Day in Catholic History: 312 The outnumbered forces of Roman emperor Constantine (ca. 280–337) defeated the army of Maxentius, a contender for the throne, at Milvian Bridge. 1958 - Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, was elected pope, taking the name John XXIII. 1965 - Pope Paul VI issued a decree absolving Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Birthdays: 1585 - Cornelius Jansen , Bishop of Ypres (Cornelius Jansenius Yprensis), from whom Jansenism derives its origin and name, (d.1638) 1718 - Ignacije Szentmartony , Croatian Jesuit missionary (d. 1793) 1903 - Evelyn Waugh , English writer (d. 1966) 1907 - Edith Head , American costume designer (d. 1981) 1914 - Jonas Salk , American physician and researcher; developed polio vaccine in the 1950's, (d. 1995) 1949 - Bruce Jenner , American athlete, Olympic track and field gold medalist 197...