2021 is Year B in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle.
Resources for September 2021:
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 called deacons to service of those in need. When famine…
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 the world. This feast day is celebrated annually on September…
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 day is September 9.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 12
The readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B challenge us to open our minds and truly see how Jesus is both human and divine and recognize him as the source of our salvation. Do I receive Jesus…
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Tuesday, September 14
This feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 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 Cross. The cross…
Our Lady of Sorrows and the 7 Sorrows Devotion
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. The Seven Sorrows Devotion is a traditional Catholic devotion related to the seven sorrows…
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 priest named Novatian said that these Christians should not be…
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, September 19
The readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B are a call to humility and service. Am I ambitious for power, wealth, or recognition? Or am I willing to be a servant?
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. His fellow Jews would have despised him for working with…
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, the wounds of Christ in his hands and feet. He…
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. He is considered a Doctor of the Church for his…