Understanding the Day
Season
Time After Pentecost
Week
Week 19 of Time After Pentecost
Rank
Feast
Introit (Daily Prayer)
The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law of his God is in his heart. (Alléluia, alléluia.)
Ps 36:1
Be not vexed over evildoers, nor jealous of those who do wrong.
Glory Be to the Father…
Lord; that we, who have grievously offended Your Majesty by sin, may, by his merits and prayers, obtain forgiveness for our offenses.
Through our Lord…
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Weekly Formation
Avarice or Greed and Generosity
The Way of Darkness
Avarice or Greed
Avarice is an excessive desire to possess or retain wealth and material goods. It makes possessions an end rather than a means, producing hardness toward those in need and tempting the soul toward dishonesty, anxiety, and neglect of spiritual goods.
The Way of Light
Generosity
Generosity readily uses possessions, time, ability, and attention for the good of others and the honor of God. It opposes avarice by keeping created goods in their proper role as means of service rather than objects that possess the heart.
Saint & Feast
Bruno
St. Bruno, Confessor
founder of the Carthusian Order
- Born
- 1030-01-01 · Cologne
- Died
- 1101-10-06 · Certosa di Serra San Bruno
Bruno of Cologne, OCart, venerated as Saint Bruno, was the founder of the Carthusians. He personally founded the order's first two communities. He was a celebrated teacher at Reims and a close advisor of his former pupil, Pope Urban II. His feast day is 6 October.
Learn more about BrunoToday in Church History
Execution of the 13 Martyrs of Arad
1849EventThe execution of the 13 Martyrs of Arad in 1849, following the Hungarian War of Independence, is significant in Hungarian history as it highlights the sacrifice of these military leaders who were executed for their roles in the revolution. While their martyrdom is commemorated in Hungary, it is not specifically significant in Catholic Church history as a religious event.
Their sacrifice inspires us to remain steadfast in our faith, even in the face of adversity.
Pope John Paul II's Historic Visit to the White House
1979EventIn 1979, Pope John Paul II made history by becoming the first pope to visit the White House, symbolizing a new era of dialogue between the Catholic Church and the United States government. This visit highlighted the pope's commitment to social justice and human rights, reinforcing the Church's role in global affairs.
This visit reminds us of the importance of engaging with political leaders to promote the values of the Gospel.