Liturgical Calendar

 March 26, 2016 

Holy Saturday

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Saint of the day

Saint Braulio (590-651)

Saint Braulio was a bright scholar who was educated at the college in Seville, Spain, which was founded by Saint Isidore. He and Isidore became good friends and they collaborated together to pen the Etymologies. Braulio was also an advisor to kings of Spain and combated Arianism. His eyesight began to fail him in old age, putting an unwelcome stop to his studies. Saint Braulio is the patron saint of Aragon, Spain.

Reflection

How often do you spend time looking at your life with the specific intention of appreciating the good things you have? Gratitude is both very useful in developing our relationship with God and in having a happy and healthy worldview. Spend some time today appreciating the many wonderful aspects of your life.

Prayer

Dear God, help me to always feel gratitude for the many blessings in my life.

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, 9a, 10-13, 15-18

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

Alternate 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