Saint Maria Goretti (1890-1902)

First Friday of the Month

Readings of the day: RB 29 The Readmission of Any Who Leave the Monastery

Mass: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Resp Ps 119; Mt 9:9-13

Go and learn the meaning of the words,

I desire mercy not sacrifice.

Saint Maria Goretti, intercede for us as we learn the meaning 

of every word that comes from the mouth of God.


Blessed are they who observe his decrees, who seek him with all their heart.
(Resp Ps 119)