2021 is Year B in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle.
St. Gregory the Great
Friday, September 3
St. Gregory the Great called himself a servant of God. His writings are extensive and some of his influences are still seen today. He donated generously to the poor and…
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 5
The readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B help us understand that God is faithful and merciful. Do we truly believe that God loves each of…
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday, September 8
The Feast of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the birth of Our Blessed Mother. Her immaculate conception and birth prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ into…
St. Peter Claver
Thursday, September 9
St. Peter Claver was a Jesuit priest who ministered to slaves arriving in the Caribbean port city of Cartagena. He fed them and treated their diseases and wounds. His feast…
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 12
The readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B challenge us to open our minds and truly see how Jesus is both human and divine and recognize…
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Tuesday, September 14
This feast day on September 14 celebrates the cross as a sign of Christ’s victory over sin for us. It is also called the Feast of the Triumph of the…
Our Lady of Sorrows
Wednesday, September 15
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the extreme sorrow that the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced during the life, passion, and death of Jesus Christ. There is a traditional…
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
Thursday, September 16
Saints Cornelius and Cyprian were 3rd century Christians. \St. Cornelius was a pope. At the time, many Christians were being martyred. Some renounced their faith and then later repented. A…
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 19
The readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are a call to humility and service. Am I ambitious for power, wealth, or recognition? Or am I…
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Tuesday, September 21
St. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He also wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He is from Galilee and was a tax collector before following Jesus.…
St. Padre Pio
Thursday, September 23
St. Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, was a 20th century Capuchin friar and priest. He is known for his piety and charity. He had the stigmata,…
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 26
The readings for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B remind us not to exclude or hinder others who are doing the work of God. These readings could…
Our Lady Untier of Knots
Tuesday, September 28
Our Blessed Mother is portrayed untying a complex knot. In this devotion, Catholics ask Mary to assist us in untying the knots in our lives through her intersession to our…
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Wednesday, September 29
The archangels are leaders of angels in the army of God. These three archangels are mentioned in scripture. Their feast day is on September 29.
St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor
Thursday, September 30
St. Jerome was born in 347 A.D. He became a Christian in his late teens.He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin. His translation is called the Vulgate.…
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