Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeSaint Irenaeus (d. 202)

Readings of the day: RB 21 The Deans of the MonasteryMass: 2 K 24:8-17; Resp Ps 79; Mt 7:21-29
Only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven will enter the Kingdom of heaven.
It occurs to me that I should get down on my knees

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (d. 1591)
Readings of the day: RB 17 The Number of Psalms to be Sung at the HoursMass: Si 48:1-14; Resp Ps 97; Mt 6:7-15

In praying, do not babble like the pagans.
St Benedict’s words on prayer ech

Saint Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church (d. 1231)

Readings of the day: RB 10 The Night Office in SummertimeMass: 1 K 18:20-39; Resp Ps 16; Mt 5:17-19
THE LORD IS GOD, FOLLOW HIM.
Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge;I say to the Lord: ‘My Lord are you.’
They multiply their sorrowswho court othe

Readings of the day: RB Prologue 1-7Mass: Ac 15:1-6; Resp Ps 122; Jn 15:1-8 http://www.stpeters-swindon.com/art-work/

EVERY TIME YOU BEGIN A GOOD WORK, YOU MUST PRAY TO THE LORD MOST EARNESTLY TO BRING IT TO PERFECTION.(RB Prol. 4)
IF YOU REMAIN IN ME AND M

Readings of the day: RB 73 This Rule Only a Beginning of PerfectionMass: Ac 14:19-28; Resp Ps145; Jn 14:27-31a


They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith.It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.
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