Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth, or Last, Week in Ordinary Time

For the Poor Souls in Purgatory

Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saints: Saint Leonard of Porto Maurizio (1676-1751); Saint John Berchmans (1599-1621)

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 47 Announcing the Hours for the Work of God

Mass: Rev 22:1-7; Resp Ps 95; Lk 21:34-36

An angel showed me the river of life-giving water.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

OUR LADY OF VAILANKANNI,

OUR LADY OF MONTILGEON,

SAINT GERTRUDE THE GREAT OF HELFTA,

SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO,

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,

PRAY FOR US.

Behold, I am coming soon.

(Rev 22:7)

This is it faithful readers, the last day of Liturgical Year 2022. To prepare for the new year and the holy Season of Advent, we pray that our hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life. United in faith and prayer, may we be vigilant at all times and pray that we have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man. Otherwise, the day will catch us by surprise like a trap; that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth (see Lk 21:34-36). Yes, I am coming soon. Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all (Rev 22:20-21).

Mary, Queen of prayer,

Mary, Queen of glory,

cover us in your protective veil.

SAINT LEONARD OF PORTO MAURIZIO,

SAINT JOHN BERCHMANNS,

SAINT MARY ELIZABETH HESSELBLAD,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: The McKenzie River, Oregon, for Thanksgiving. Let us joyfully sing psalms to Him.

 © Gertrude Feick 2022