A Catholic guide for saints, prayer, and practical devotional reading.
Frances Xavier Cabrini. Ordinary Time. A clean reading layout for church, prayer, or preparation.
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Wisdom 7:22b—8:1
Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.
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Psalm 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175
The psalm is meant to be prayed, not rushed. If the wording feels older, focus on the main movement of the prayer: trust, praise, sorrow, gratitude, or hope.
89Forever, OH Lord, your word stands firm in heaven.
90Your truth to all generations: you have founded the earth, and it continueth.
91By your law the day goes on: for all things serve you.
130The declaration of your words gives light: and gives understanding to little ones.
135Make your face to shine upon your servant: and teach me your commands.
175My soul shall live and shall praise you: and your judgments shall help me.
Luke 17:20-25
The Gospel is the center of the reading set. Pay close attention to what Jesus says, what Jesus does, and what response he is asking for.
20And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come? he answered them, and said: The kingdom of God comes not with observation:
21Neither shall they say: Look here, or look there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you.
22And he said to his disciples: The days will come, when you shall desire to see one day of the Son of Man; and you shall not see it.
23And they will say to you: See here, and see there. Go you not after, nor follow them:
24For as the lightening that lighteneth from under heaven, shineth to the parts that are under heaven, so shall the Son of Man be in his day.
25But first he must suffer many things, and be rejected by this generation.
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