Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 481The Saint of the day is Saint Narcissus of JerusalemSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFeast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Lectionary: 666The Saint of the day is Saints Simon and JudeSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 479The Saint of the day is Blessed Bartholomew of VicenzaSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 150The Saint of the day is Saint Peter of AlcantaraSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 478The Saint of the day is Saint Antnio de SantAnna GalvoSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 477The Saint of the day is Saint Anthony Mary ClaretSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 476The Saint of the day is Saint John of CapistranoSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 475The Saint of the day is Saint John Paul IISaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 474The Saint of the day is Saint HilarionSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 473The Saint of the day is Saint Paul of the CrossSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 147The Saint of the day is Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brbeuf, and CompanionsSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Lectionary: 471The Saint of the day is Saint Ignatius of AntiochSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 470The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret Mary AlacoqueSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 468The Saint of the day is Saint Carlo AcutisSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 467The Saint of the day is Blessed Marie-Rose DurocherSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 144The Saint of the day is Blessed Francis Xavier SeelosSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 466The Saint of the day is Saint John XXIIISaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 465The Saint of the day is Saint Francis BorgiaSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 464The Saint of the day is Saint Denis and CompanionsSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 463The Saint of the day is Saint John LeonardiSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Lectionary: 462The Saint of the day is Our Lady of the RosarySaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 461The Saint of the day is Saint BrunoSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 141The Saint of the day is Saint Maria Faustina KowalskaSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Francis of Assisi Lectionary: 460The Saint of the day is Saint Francis of AssisiSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 459The Saint of the day is Saint Theodora GurinSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of the Holy Guardian Angels Lectionary: 458/650The Saint of the day is Feast of the Guardian AngelsSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 457The Saint of the day is Saint Thrse of LisieuxSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 456The Saint of the day is Saint JeromeSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFeast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels Lectionary: 647The Saint of the day is Saints Michael, Gabriel, and RaphaelSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 138The Saint of the day is Saint WenceslausSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Lectionary: 454The Saint of the day is Saint Vincent de PaulSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 453The Saint of the day is Saint Paul VISaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 452The Saint of the day is Saints Louis Martin and Zlie GurinSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 451The Saint of the day is Saint John Henry NewmanSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Lectionary: 450The Saint of the day is Saint Pio of PietrelcinaSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 449The Saint of the day is Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and CompanionsSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 135The Saint of the day is Saint MatthewSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs Lectionary: 448The Saint of the day is Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and CompanionsSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 447The Saint of the day is Saint JanuariusSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 446The Saint of the day is Saint Joseph of CupertinoSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 445The Saint of the day is Saint Robert BellarmineSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Lectionary: 444The Saint of the day is Saint CorneliusSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Our Lady of Sorrows Lectionary: 443/639The Saint of the day is Our Lady of SorrowsSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFeast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Lectionary: 638The Saint of the day is Exaltation of the Holy CrossSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 441The Saint of the day is Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin MarySaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 440The Saint of the day is Saint CyprianSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 439The Saint of the day is Saint Thomas of VillanovaSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest Lectionary: 438The Saint of the day is Saint Peter ClaverSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFeast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lectionary: 636The Saint of the day is Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MarySaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 129The Saint of the day is Blessed Frdric OzanamBlessed Frédéric Ozanam’s Story A man convinced of the inestimable worth of each human being, Frédéric served the poor of Paris well, and drew others into serving the poor of the world. Through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which he founded, his work continues to the present day. Frédéric Ozanam was the fifth of Jean and Marie Ozanam's 14 children, one of only three to reach adulthood. As a teenager he began having doubts about his religion. Reading and prayer did not seem to help, but long walking discussions with Father Noirot of the Lyons College clarified matters a great deal. Frédéric wanted to study literature, although his father, a doctor, wanted him to become a lawyer. Frédéric yielded to his father's wishes and in 1831, arrived in Paris to study law at the University of the Sorbonne. When certain professors there mocked Catholic teachings in their lectures, Frédéric defended the Church. A discussion club which Frédéric organized sparked the turning point in his life. In this club, Catholics, atheists, and agnostics debated the issues of the day. Once, after Frédéric spoke about Christianity's role in civilization, a club member said: “Let us be frank, Mr. Ozanam; let us also be very particular. What do you do besides talk to prove the faith you claim is in you?” Frédéric Ozanam was stung by the question. He soon decided that his words needed a grounding in action. He and a friend began visiting Paris tenements and offering assistance as best they could. Soon a group dedicated to helping individuals in need under the patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul formed around Frédéric. Feeling that the Catholic faith needed an excellent speaker to explain its teachings, Frédéric convinced the Archbishop of Paris to appoint Dominican Father Jean-Baptiste Lacordaire, the greatest preacher then in France, to preach a Lenten series in Notre Dame Cathedral. It was well-attended and became an annual tradition in Paris. After Frédéric Ozanam earned his law degree at the Sorbonne, he taught law at the University of Lyons. He also earned a doctorate in literature. Soon after marrying Amelie Soulacroix on June 23, 1841, he returned to the Sorbonne to teach literature. A well-respected lecturer, Frédéric worked to bring out the best in each student. Meanwhile, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society was growing throughout Europe. Paris alone counted 25 conferences. In 1846, Frédéric, Amelie, and their daughter Marie went to Italy; there he hoped to restore his poor health. They returned the next year. The revolution of 1848 left many Parisians in need of the services of the Saint Vincent de Paul conferences. The unemployed numbered 275,000. The government asked Frédéric and his coworkers to supervise the government aid to the poor. Vincentians throughout Europe came to the aid of Paris. Frédéric then started a newspaper, The New Era, dedicated to securing justice for the poor and the working classes. Fellow Catholics were often unhappy with what Frédéric wrote. Referring to the poor man as “the nation's priest,” Frédéric said that the hunger and sweat of the poor formed a sacrifice that could redeem the people's humanity. In 1852, poor health again forced Frédéric to return to Italy with his wife and daughter. He died on September 8, 1853. In his sermon at Frédéric's funeral, Fr. Lacordaire described his friend as “one of those privileged creatures who came direct from the hand of God in whom God joins tenderness to genius in order to enkindle the world.” Frédéric was beatified in 1997. Since Frédéric wrote an excellent book entitled Franciscan Poets of the Thirteenth Century, and since his sense of the dignity of each poor person was so close to the thinking of Saint Francis, it seemed appropriate to include him among Franciscan “greats.” His liturgical feast is celebrated on September 9. Reflection Frédéric Ozanam always respected the poor while offering whatever service he could. Each man, woman, and child was too precious to live in poverty. Serving the poor taught Frédéric something about God that he could not have learned elsewhere. Learn more about the legacy of Frédéric Ozanam! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 436The Saint of the day is Blessed Claudio GranzottoSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media