Liturgical Calendar

 April 15, 2017 

Holy Saturday

Saint of the day

Saint Hunna (d.679)

Not much is known about Saint Hunna. In fact, some say that her name is Huva. She was born in the seventh century in Alsace. She was the daughter of a duke, and she married a nobleman. Hunna was an aristocratic woman by birth and breeding. She married an aristocrat, and it can be assumed that they were not poor. However, Hunna was known for washing the clothes of her poor neighbors, who came to call her the "Holy Washerwoman." (Taken from "Saints Passionate and Peculiar.")

Reflection

Saint Hunna is an excellent example of sainthood. She reminds us that we need not be poor, need not even have a vocation directly related to our faith, in order to be holy. She was wealthy, but she devoted considerable energy to helping the poor by washing their clothes. We can all become saints. How can you more readily incorporate the values of your faith into your daily life?

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help me to make my work an opportunity to become a saint.

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, 32C4:4

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: Matthew 28:1-10