Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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.

Monday, April 29, 2019

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.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

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, April 27, 2019

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, April 26, 2019

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, April 25, 2019

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, April 24, 2019

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, April 23, 2019

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, April 22, 2019

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.

Sunday, April 21, 2019

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.

Friday, April 19, 2019

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, April 18, 2019

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, April 17, 2019

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, April 16, 2019

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, April 15, 2019

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.

Sunday, April 14, 2019

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, April 13, 2019

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, April 12, 2019

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, April 11, 2019

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, April 10, 2019

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, April 9, 2019

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.

Sunday, April 7, 2019

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, April 6, 2019

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, April 5, 2019

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, April 4, 2019

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, April 3, 2019

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, April 2, 2019

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, April 1, 2019

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.