Monday of the Third Week of Lent

The Month of March Devoted to Saint Joseph

10th Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope Francis

Saints: Saint Sabinus of Hermopolis, Early Christian Martyr in Egypt (4th century); Saint Christina of Persia, Martyr (6th century); Saint Leander, Bishop of Seville (534-600/601); Saint Roderick (d. 837)

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 35:1-11 Kitchen Servers of the Week 

Mass: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Resp Ps 42-43; Lk 4:24-30

Athirst is my soul for the living God.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,

PRAY FOR US.

JOSEPH MOST FAITHFUL,

PRAY FOR US.

But He passed through the midst of them and went away.

(Lk 4:30)

Welcome to Monday of the Third Week of Lent in the month of March devoted to Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. At the same time, we send congratulations and best wishes to Pope Francis. 

Auguri Papa Francesco on the 10th anniversary of your pontificate. 

Ad multos annos!

We are united in faith and prayer. 

Abbracci!

Jesus is in your midst. Don't let Him get away. I hope in the Lord, I trust in His word; with Him there is kindness and plenteous redemption (Verse Before the Gospel, Mass).

Lord, Jesus Christ,

who said to your Apostles:

Peace I leave you, my peace I give you,

look not on our sins

but on the faith of your Church,

and graciously grant her peace and unity

in accordance with your will.

Who live and reign for ever and ever.

(Mass, Communion Rite, Rite of Peace, Priest's Prayer)

SAINT SABINUS OF HERMOPOLIS,

SAINT CHRISTINA OF PERSIA,

SAINT LEANDER,

SAINT RODERICK,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: Send forth your light and fidelity.

© Gertrude Feick 2023