2022 is Year C in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle.
Resources for September 2022:
St. Gregory the Great
Saturday, 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…
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 4
The readings for Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C help us think about what we truly desire. Do I desire the things of this world or am I willing to sacrifice now to follow Jesus Christ?
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, 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
Friday, 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 C (2022)
Sunday, September 11
The readings for Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C focus on God’s mercy and love for us. Do I really believe in God’s mercy? How does that change my life?
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Wednesday, 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
Thursday, 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
Friday, 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 C (2022)
Sunday, September 18
The readings for Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C ask if we are as energetic in our spiritual lives as we are in acquiring wealth and the respect of others. How do I use my influence – to…
St. Matthew – Apostle and Evangelist
Wednesday, 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
Friday, 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…
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 25
The readings for Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C call us to care about others. Am I willing to get outside of my comfort zone and care for my brothers and sisters in need?
Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Wednesday, September 28
Our Lady Undoer of Knots is a devotion to our Blessed Mother. In this devotion, Catholics ask Mary to assist us in untying the knots in our lives through her intersession to our Lord Jesus.
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Thursday, 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
Friday, 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…