~Today is also the Optional Memorial of St. Casimir. A link has been added about this saint.~
Collet
Almighty God, to serve you is to reign; grant that, with the help of Saint Casimir's intercession, we may constantly serve you in holiness and justice. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 58:9-14
Psalm 86
Luke 5:27-32
Friday, March 3, 2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Friday After Ash Wednesday 2017
~Today is also the Memorial for St. Katherine Drexel. A link has been added about this American Saint.~
Collect:
God of love, you called Saint Katharine Drexel to teach the message of the Gospel and to bring the life of the Eucharist to the Native American and African American peoples; by her prayers and example, enable us to work for justice among the poor and the oppressed, and keep us undivided in love in the Eucharistic community of your Church. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 58:1-9
Psalm 51
Matthew 9:14-15
Collect:
God of love, you called Saint Katharine Drexel to teach the message of the Gospel and to bring the life of the Eucharist to the Native American and African American peoples; by her prayers and example, enable us to work for justice among the poor and the oppressed, and keep us undivided in love in the Eucharistic community of your Church. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 58:1-9
Psalm 51
Matthew 9:14-15
Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2017
Collect:
Prompt our actions with your inspiration, we pray, O Lord, and further them with your constant help, that all we do may always begin from you and by you be brought to completion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1:1-6
Luke 9:22-25
Prompt our actions with your inspiration, we pray, O Lord, and further them with your constant help, that all we do may always begin from you and by you be brought to completion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1:1-6
Luke 9:22-25
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Ash Wednesday 2017
Welcome to the Lenten Edition of
OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL'S
"RELIGIOUS INTERACTIVE" page.
We hope that this page will aid you and your family as you journey through Lent. Special information, additional devotions, the Readings of the Day and the Daily Collect will be posted on this page.
Be sure to click on the link for WHAT'S THE STORY OF LENT found in our links listing. It is very inspirational and informative.
Thank you for journeying with us during this wonderfully reflective season of the Church.
Peace.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Collect: Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Readings of the Day:
Joel 2:12-18
Psalm 51
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL'S
"RELIGIOUS INTERACTIVE" page.
We hope that this page will aid you and your family as you journey through Lent. Special information, additional devotions, the Readings of the Day and the Daily Collect will be posted on this page.
Be sure to click on the link for WHAT'S THE STORY OF LENT found in our links listing. It is very inspirational and informative.
Thank you for journeying with us during this wonderfully reflective season of the Church.
Peace.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Collect: Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Readings of the Day:
Joel 2:12-18
Psalm 51
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Ordinary Time: Mardi Gras
Our Winter postings are now concluded. We will begin posting again in the Spring for Lent on March 1 through Lent and the Easter Season. Until then....
We live in an area of the world that celebrates Mardi Gras. The season of Mardi Gras has many connections with the Catholic Church. First of all, the season starts on Epiphany, or "King's Day," when the 3 kings brought the gifts of gold, frankincense and mur to the Christ Child. It is a time when the 3 liturgical seasons of Christmas (gold), Ordinary Time (green) and Lent (purple) come together. The "baby" in the king cake represents the Baby Jesus. Also, it is a time of celebration before the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Please refer to the link for more information about the Christian celebration of Mardi Gras.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Friday of the Second Week of Christmas (Traditional Date of Epiphany)
Today we celebrate the traditional Feast of the Epiphany.
A link has been added about this Feast and the tradition of Blessing the Home. January 6 is its traditional date, but this Feast may be celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8, as it is this year on Sunday.
Today we also celebrate the Memorial of St. Andre Bessette. A link has been added about this saint.
Scripture: "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people,
He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:
And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel."
Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance.
He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.."
Matthew 2:1-12
Readings for the Day:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72
Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
A link has been added about this Feast and the tradition of Blessing the Home. January 6 is its traditional date, but this Feast may be celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8, as it is this year on Sunday.
Today we also celebrate the Memorial of St. Andre Bessette. A link has been added about this saint.
Scripture: "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people,
He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:
And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel."
Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance.
He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.."
Matthew 2:1-12
Readings for the Day:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72
Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Thursday of the Second Week of the Christmas Season 2017
Today is also the Memorial of St. John Neumann.
A link has been added about this saint.
"On the twelfth day of Christmas...
my true love gave to me....
twelve drummers drumming...."
Symbolism: The twelve drummers drumming symbolize the twelve beliefs stated in the Apostle's Creed.
Scripture: "Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers. And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone. And then all who believed were together, and they held all things in common."
Acts of the Apostles 2:42-44
Readings of the Day:
1 John 3:11-21
Psalm 100
John 1:43-51
A link has been added about this saint.
"On the twelfth day of Christmas...
my true love gave to me....
twelve drummers drumming...."
Symbolism: The twelve drummers drumming symbolize the twelve beliefs stated in the Apostle's Creed.
Scripture: "Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers. And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone. And then all who believed were together, and they held all things in common."
Acts of the Apostles 2:42-44
Readings of the Day:
1 John 3:11-21
Psalm 100
John 1:43-51
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