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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR DAILY MASS

Click on the picture link below. You will be taken to the web site of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops where you will see a calendar. Click on the link which reads "Today's Reading and Psalm" . You can read the Scriptures for the day’s Mass.

REFLECTIONS ON SCRIPTURE READINGS FROM MASSES CELEBRATED THIS WEEK

Click on the appropriate graphic link below. For reflections on the Scriptures read during Sunday Masses you will be taken to the Liturgy Center of St. Louis University (Jesuits). For Scripture readings from weekday Masses you will be taken to the Online Ministries web site of the Jesuits from Creighton University.

Reflections on Scripture Readings from Sunday Masses

Reflections on Scripture Readings from Weekday Masses

DAILY PRAYERS FROM THE LITURGY OF HOURS (DIVINE OFFICE)

The Liturgy of Hours (Divine Office) is an ancient prayer of the Church consisting of readings from the Book of Psalms and other parts of Scripture. While it is prayed each day by priests and religious throughout the world, it is actually a prayer for all God's people - including the laity. The Divine Office is divided into hours so as to sanctify the entire day with praise and worship. For a more complete explanation of the Liturgy of Hours, visit the websiite of the Trappist (Cistersian) monks - Divine Office.

If you would like to pray the Liturgy of Hours, click on the picture link below. You will be taken to the Universalis web site (London, England). The Liturgy of Hours will be further explained. At the top of the screen you will find links to The Office of Readings, Morning Prayer (Lauds), Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Night Prayer (Compline). Click on the appropriate link, and read the prayers directly from your computer screen.

FEASTDAYS OF SAINTS

Click on the picture link below. You will be taken to the web site of American Catholic. Find the calendar date which interests you and click. You can read the biography of the saint being honored that day.