Introduction: John 13:4Gospel: ⁠John 13:21-33, 36-38⁠Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on Christ preparing to wash the Apostles’ feet (Tuesday of Holy Week) Marian prayer for the day: MemorareRemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. AmenMusic for Credit:Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach - Ave MariaSimbah Chamber Collegium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capriccio C10769⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'First Snow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.www.scottbuckley.com.auCirrus by Scott Buckley – Released under CC-By 4.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottbuckly.com.au

Introduction: Saint Thomas AquinasGospel: ⁠John 12:1-11⁠Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on the necessity of being wholly clean (Monday of Holy Week)Marian Prayer: Hail MaryHail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed art thou amongst womenAnd blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of GodPray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Music Credentials:Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach - Ave MariaSimbah Chamber Collegium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capriccio C10769⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'Simplicity' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'First Snow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.www.scottbuckley.com.auCirrus by Scott Buckley – Released under CC-By 4.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottbuckly.com.au

Introduction: Pope Leo XIIIGospel: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24aSaint of the Day: from “Quamquam Pluries,” Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII On Devotion to St. JosephMarian prayer for the day:  Hail Holy Queen.Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.Amen.Music Credentials:Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach - Ave MariaSimbah Chamber Collegium⁠⁠Capriccio C10769⁠⁠'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'First Snow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.www.scottbuckley.com.auCirrus by Scott Buckley – Released under CC-By 4.0 ⁠⁠www.scottbuckly.com.au⁠

Introduction: Lent invites us to conversion, to a change in mindset, so that life's truth and beauty may be found not so much in possessing as in giving - Pope FrancisToday is Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Fort Walton Beach, FL.Gospel: John 5:17-30Saint of the Day:  Thomas Aquinas Lenten reflection – The Divine FriendMarian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.____________To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠⁠. Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠Music by ⁠Julius H.⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠ 

Introduction: Fast from hurting words and fill your heart with joy. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience - Pope FranciusToday is Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage, AK.Gospel: John 5:1-16Saint of the Day:  Thomas Aquinas Lenten reflection – The Example of Christ CrucifiedMarian prayer for the day: MemorareRemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen________________To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠⁠. Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠Music by ⁠Julius H.⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: The Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled.Gospel: Mark 12:28-34Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – It is by the Passion of Christ that we have been freed from the punishment due to sinMarian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows – St. BonaventureO most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen._______________To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠. Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music by Julius H. from Pixabay 

Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor. Gospel: Luke 11:14-23Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The preaching of the Samaritan womanMarian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de MontfortO Mary, my Queen, I cast myself in the arms of your mercy. I place my soul and body in your blessed care and under your special protection from this world. I entrust to you all my hopes and consolations, all my anguish and misery, my life and the end of my life. Through your most holy intercession and through your merits, grant that all my works may be directed and carried out in accord with your will and the will of your divine Son. Amen.To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠. Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music by Julius H. from Pixabay 

Introduction: Precisely because it involves the body, fasting makes it easier to recognize what we “hunger” for and what we deem necessary for our sustenance. Pope Leo XIVToday is Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora, IN.Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Price of Our RedemptionMarian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.____________To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠. Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music by Julius H. from Pixabay 

Introduction: Our God is one who seeks to involve us. Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Pope Leo XIVToday is Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of LaSalle Catholic High School in Cincinnati, OHGospel: Matthew 18:21-35Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – Christ is truly our RedeemerMarian prayer for the day: MemorareRemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen________________To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠. Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music by Julius H. from Pixabay

Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: Every path towards conversion begins by allowing the word of God to touch our hearts and welcoming it with a docile spirit.Gospel: Luke 4:24-30Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Passion of Christ has delivered us from the devil.Marian prayer for the day: Hail MaryHail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinnersNow and at the hour of our death.Amen.Music Credentials:Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auHymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music by Julius H. from Pixabay