Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter

Pope St Pius V (1504-1572)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 72 The Good Zeal of Monks
Mass: Acts 4:32-37; Resp Ps 93; Jn 3:7b-15

The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.

Saint Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church (1347-1380)

Monday of the Second Week of Easter

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 71 Mutual Obedience
Mass: Acts 4:23-31; Resp Ps 2; Jn 3:1-8

If you were then raised with Christ, seek what is above.

Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 70 The Presumption of Striking Another at Will 
Mass: Acts 5:12-16; Resp Ps 118; Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31

His mercy endures forever.

Saturday within the Octave of Easter

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 69 The Presumption of Defending Another in the Monastery
Mass: Acts 4:13-21; Resp Ps 118; Mk 16:9-15

This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.

Friday within the Octave of Easter

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 68 Assignment of Impossible Tasks
Mass: Acts 4:1-12; Resp Ps 118; Jn 21:1-14

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.

Thursday within the Octave of Easter

In other years: Saint Mark the Evangelist

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 67 Those Who Are Sent on a Journey
Mass: Acts 3:11-26; Resp Ps 8; Lk 24:35-48

O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

Wednesday within the Octave of Easter

In other years: St Fidelis of Sigmaringen (1578-1622)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 66 The Porter of the Monastery
Mass: Acts 3:1-10; Resp Ps 105; Lk 24:13-35

Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord.

Tuesday within the Octave of Easter

In other years: St George (c.303)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 65:11-22
Mass: Acts 2:36-41; Resp Ps 33; Jn 20:11-18

The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

Monday within the Octave of Easter

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 65:1-10 The Prior or Prioress of the Monastery
Mass: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Resp Ps 16; Mt 28:8-15

Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

In other years: St Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)

Readings of the Day
RB: RB 64 The Election of an Abbot or Abbess
Mass: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Resp Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Sequence Victimae paschali laudes; Jn 20:1-9

I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia.

Saturday of Holy Week (Holy Saturday)

Christ became obedient for us even to death, death on a cross.

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 63:10-19
The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord: Is 52:13-53:12; Resp Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42

Those who have not heard shall ponder it.

Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 63:1-9 Community Rank
Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Resp Ps 89; Rev 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Resp Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15

Love one another as I have loved you.

Wednesday of Holy Week

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 62 The Priests of the Monastery
Mass: Is 50:4-9a; Resp Ps 69; Mt 26:14-25

Lord, in your great love, answer me.

Tuesday of Holy Week

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 61:6-14
Mass: Is 49:1-6; Resp Ps 71; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

I am made glorious in the sight of the Lord, and my God is now my strength!

Monday of Holy Week

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 61:1-5 The Reception of Visiting Monks
Mass: Is 42:1-7; Resp Ps 27; Jn 12:1-11

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 60 The Admission of Priests
Mass: Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Resp Ps 22; Ph 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56

At the name of Jesus every knee should bend.

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Pope Saint Martin I (-655)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 59 Reception of Children
Mass: Ezk 37:21-28; Resp Ps (Jer 31); Jn 11:45-56

Christ was handed over, to gather into one the scattered children of God.

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 58:17-29
Mass: Jer 20:10-13; Resp Ps 18; Jn 10:31-42

I love you, O Lord, my strength.

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Saint Stanislaus (1036-1079)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 58:1-16 The Procedure for Receiving New Members
Mass: Gen 17:3-9; Resp Ps 105; Jn 8:51-59

Look to the Lord in his strength; seek to serve him constantly.

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 57 Artisans of the Monastery
Mass: Dan 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Resp Ps (Dn 3); Jn 8:31-42

Glory and praise forever!

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 56 The Abbot's Table
Mass: Nb 21:4-9; Resp Ps 102; Jn 8:21-30

When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM.

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 55:15-22
Mass: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Resp Ps 23; Jn 8:12-20

You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil my cup overflows.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 55:1-14 Clothing and Footwear for the Community
Mass: Is 43:16-21; Resp Ps 126; Ph 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 or readings for Year A: Ezk 37:12-14; Resp Ps 130; Rm 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45

The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent

First Saturday of the Month

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 54 The Reception of Letters or Gifts
Mass: Jer 11:18-20; Resp Ps 7; Jn 7:40-53

Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Saint Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419)
First Friday of the Month

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 53:16-24
Mass: Wisdom2:1a, 12-22; Resp Ps 34; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Saint Isidore of Seville, Bishop, Doctor (560Let-636)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 53:1015 The Reception of Guests
Mass: Ex 32:7-14; Resp Ps 106; Jn 5:31-47

Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 52 The Oratory of the Monastery
Mass: Is 49:8-15; Resp Ps 145; Jn 5:17-30

Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb?

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 51 Those on Local Errands or Work
Mass: Ezk 47:1-9, 12; Resp Ps 46; Jn 5:1-16

The Lord of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob.

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 50 Those Working at a Distance or Traveling
Mass: Is 65:17-21; Resp Ps 30; Jn 4:43-54

Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth.