A Bernardine Sister was shown in spirit the vast desolation caused by the devil throughout the world, and at the same time she heard the Blessed Virgin telling her that it was true, hell had been let loose upon the earth; and that the time had come to pray to her as Queen of the Angels and to ask of her the assistance of the heavenly legions to fight against these deadly foes of God and of men. "But my good Mother," she replied, "you who are so kind, could you not send them without our...

Heavenly Father, Thou hast given us the gift of freedom to love and to follow in Thy ways and commands. Some parents choose to abuse this freedom by destroying the gift of life which Thou hast given to their offspring. Please forgive those who destroy human life by aborting their unborn babies. Give these unborn children the opportunity to enjoy Thee for all eternity, if it according to Thy ordinance. Assist me in being one in solidarity with Thy little ones ...

O God, bountiful in forgiving, and lovingly desirous of man's salvation, we humbly beseech Thy mercy in behalf of our friends, relations and benefactors, who have passed from this world, that, through the intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin and all the Saints, Thou wouldst permit them to come to the full participation of everlasting happiness. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Reading 1: Nehemiah 8:2-6, Reading 1: Nehemiah 8:8-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:8-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:15, Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, Gospel: Luke 4:14-21, Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 1:11-12, Reading 1: 2 Samuel 1:19, Reading 1: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, Reading 1: 2 Samuel 1:23-27, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:2-3, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:5-7, Gospel: Mark 3:20-21

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 24:3-21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 57:11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 57:2-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 57:6, Gospel: Mark 3:13-19