Liturgical Calendar

 March 30, 2013 

Holy Saturday – Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

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Saint of the day

Saint Peter Regalado (1390-1456)

Saint Peter Regalado was only 13 when he entered the Franciscan Order in his hometown of Valladolid, Spain. After several years, he decided to transfer to the more simplistic and rigorous monastery at Tribulos. While at this monastery, Peter was known for his strict self-discipline, levitation during prayer, and ecstasies. He was appointed abbot and made it his primary concern to bring reform to his monastery as well as to neighboring Franciscan houses. Peter had a special place in his heart for the poor and ailing. Numerous miracles are associated with his charity. Immediately following his death, his burial place became a destination for pilgrims.

Reflection

Saint Peter Regalado was a man of bottomless compassion. He always remembered the poor, the sick and the forgotten. Who in your life is often overlooked and unappreciated? How can you make this person or group of people feel more appreciated and loved?

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help others to feel the love that I feel from you.

Liturgical season information

Lectionary: 41

Place in Year: Lent

Color of decorations and priest's vestments: White

Daily readings

Reading 1: Genesis 1:1—2:2

Alternate Reading 1: Genesis 1:1, 26-31a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35

Alternate Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22

Reading 2: Genesis 22:1-18

Alternate Reading 2: Genesis 22:1-2,

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11

Reading 3: Exodus 14:15—15:1

Responsorial Psalm: Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18

Reading 4: Isaiah 54:5-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13

Reading 5: Isaiah 55:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6

Reading 6: Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

Reading 7: Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4

Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6

Alternate Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19

Epistle: Romans 6:3-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Gospel: Luke 24:1-12