LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF THE SYRO-MALABAR CHURCH

PREFACE

The division of the Liturgical Year of the Syro-Malabar Church is followed according to the Lectionary System of the East Syrian tradition. The liturgical calendar is divided into nine seasons. The spirit of each season is given in the introduction given to each season.
 

The Liturgical year is centered on the divine mysteries of salvation. These salvific events are:

the birth of Jesus (Annunciation and Christmas),

baptism (Epiphany),

passion and death (Great Lent),

resurrection and ascension (Resurrection),

Pentecost (Apostles and Summer),

transfiguration and exaltation of the cross (Elia-Cross- Moses), and

the second coming of Jesus and the glorification of the Church (Dedication of the Church).

The commemoration of all the departed can be celebrated either on the last Friday of the Period of Epiphany or on 2nd November.
 

The fasting and the penitential service for the preparation of the Great Lent are celebrated on the first Monday of Great Lent. If necessary, it can be celebrated on another day of Great Lent with the permission of the local ordinary. It is highly desirable to practice abstinence during the period of Great Lent but also that of Annunciation, Three Days’ Lent, Eight Days’ Lent and Fifteen Days’ Lent.

Four readings are given for Sundays and other important feasts.
 

On the day of penitential service marking the beginning of Great Lent and on Passion Friday, fasting and abstinence are to be observed. It is desirable to fast on every Friday of the season of Great Lent.All Fridays throughout the year are days of abstinence except the Fridays between Christmas and the feast of Epiphany, and the first Friday after Easter.
 

The important feasts of Christmas (Dec. 25), Epiphany (Jan .6), Peter and Paul (June 29), the Ascension of Our Lord (the sixth Thursday after Easter), St. Thomas (July 3), Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) are the days of obligation. In those places where these days are not holidays, all those who can are requested to participate in the Holy Qurbana and other liturgical ceremonies.

LITURGICAL CALENDAR

27 Sunday + First Sunday of Annunciation (Propria Vol. I. Page 9)

30  Tuesday  St. Andrew, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III Page 611)

8 Thursday Feast of Immaculate Conception of Our Lady (Propria Vol. I. Page 248)
Sir. 24:1-14 (24:1-34) The greatness of wisdom
Wisdom. 8:1-10 (7:21-8:10) Wisdom is the source of blessing
Heb. 1:1-3+2:16-18 God’s son
Luke 1:46-55 (Mathew1:1-17+Luke 1:46-55) The magnificat

The Season of Nativity

25 Sunday + Christmas – The Nativity of our Lord
(See the Liturgy of Christmas)
Day of Obligation
Wednesday is the Holy Childhood
Saturday is year ending, Sunday is New year Day

January 2012

3  Tuesday  Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara (Propria Vol. I Page 278)
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham
Is 44:1-4 I will bestow my grace upon your children
1 Pet 4:12-19 Live according to God’s will
Mathew 5: 1-10 True happiness of the followers of Christ

St. Sebastian (Propria Vol. I. Page 289)
Patron’s day of Mar Sebastian Vadakkel and Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath
Dt 32:37-43 There is no God besides me
Is 49:1-4 My property is God
2 Tim 2:1-5 The Lord’s disciple should suffer
Mathew 10:24-33 Bear witness without fear

21 Saturday Col 3:12-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts
John 8:12-18 I am the light of the world

22 Sunday + Third Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol. I Page 140)
Thursday is Republic Day
Num 11:11-20 Moses who bears the sufferings of his people
Heb 4:1-10 (3:14-4:10) Let us enter Lord’s rest through obedience
Jn1:29-34 (29-42) The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world

23 Monday Eph 2:11-16 Christ is our peace who has made us one
Luke2:28-35 My eyes have seen the salvation
24  Tuesday  Phil 1:27-30 let the manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ
Mathew 15:21-28 The faith of the Canaanite woman

St. Francis de Sales (Propria Vol. IV Page 931)
Eph 3:8-12 Paul who preached Christ to the Gentiles
John 15:9-17 Remain in my love

25 Wednesday The Conversion of St. Paul (Propria Vol. IV Page 286)
Ex 3:1-14 God calls Moses
Act 9:1-22 The Conversion of Saul
1Cor 15:1-10 Jesus appears to one who is untimely born
Mathew 20:1-16 The workers in the vineyard

Unity Octave ends (Propria Vol. I Page 286)

26 Thursday The Republic Day (Propria Vol. I Page 298)
Death anniversary of Mar Mathew Makil (1914)
Tit 1:1-14 Hold firm to the sure Word
Luke2:48-52 Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man

Sts. Timothy and Titus (Propria Vol. III. Page 602)
2 Sam. 22:2-4 Lord is my redeemer
Wisdom 7:28-8:3 God loves the wise
1 Tim 6:11-16 Fight for faith
Mathew 16:24-27 Jesus’ disciple must suffer

27 Friday Evangelists (Propria Vol. I Page 131)
1 Kings 18:30-39 Elijah and the prophets of Baal
Act 5:12-16 (5:12-32) Signs and wonders by the hands of the Apostles
I Cor 4:9-16 (I Cor.4:9-16+2Cor 1:8-14) I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel
Mathew 10: 1-15 (9:35-10:15) The Apostles are sent for preaching the Kingdom of God

28 Saturday Heb 3:12-19 Hold firm to your faith
John 3:31-36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life

St. Thomas Aquinas (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
1Kings 3:5-12 Distinguish between good and evil
Wisdom 7:7-14 Those who pray will get wisdom
1Cor 1:18-25 Folly of the cross
Mathew 5:13-19 You are salt of the earth

29 Sunday + Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol. I Page 158)
Thursday is the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the temple (Purification of Our Lady)
Major Archiepiscopal status to Syro-Malabar Church.
Mar Antony Padiyara, the first Major Archbishop (1992)

Num 11:23-35 God provides Israel with quails
Is 46:5-13 My salvation will not tarry
Hab 7:23-28 Christ holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever
John 2:1-11 (1:43- 2:11) Jesus’ glory is revealed at Cana

30 Monday Three days’ Fast (Propria Vol. I Page 184)
Is 64:1-9 (63:17-64:12) Remember not our iniquity for ever
Hab 3:13-19 We share in Christ if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end
1 Tim 2:1-7 (2:1-3:10) Pray for all
Mathew 18:23-35 Forgive your brother from your heart

World Day of Peace (Propria Vol. I Page 301)
Eph 2:14-22 One is Christ
John 14:27-31The peace given by Jesus

31  Tuesday  Three Days’ Fast (Propria Vol. I Page 184)
1 Sam 7:3-9 Return to the Lord with all your heart
Is 59:1-8 Our iniquities make separation between us and God
Rom 12:1-8 (12:1-21) Be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Luke18:9-14 (18:2-14) The prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector

St. John Bosco (Propria Vol. IV Page 922)
Patron’s day of Mar Bosco Puthur
Phil 4:4-9 Do whatever you have heard from me
Mathew 18:1-5 Welcome children in my name
 

February 2012
Season of Epiphany

1 Wednesday Three Days’ Fast (Propria Vol. I Page 184)
Joel 2:17-23) (2:15-27) The Lord had pity on his people
Jon 3:1-10 (3:1-4:11) The fasting and prayer of Nineveh
Rom 9:25-29 (9:14-10:17) God who shows mercy
Mathew 6:1-4 (6:1-18) When you give alms do not sound a trumpet before you

2 Thursday The Presentation of our Lord in the temple
(Purification of Our Lady) (Propria Vol. I. Page 304)
Episcopal ordination of Mar George Alenchery (1997)

Lev 12:1-8 Purification of mothers
Is 42:1-7 Servant of God
Rom 9:30-10:4 Christ, the fulfillment of law
Luke2:22-38 Presentation of our Lord in the temple

3 Friday First Friday
St. Stephen (Propria Vol. I. Page 148)
1 Kings 21:1-21 Naboth is stoned to death
Act 7:54-60 ( 6:8-15+7:51-8:2 The martyrdom of St. Stephen
2 Cor 4:8-18 (3:18-4:18) Carrying in the body the death of Jesus
Mathew 23:34-39 (11: 20-30 + 23:29-39) Bloodshed of the righteous for Christ

4 Saturday Heb 2:1-4 Salvation through Christ
Luke8:16-18 A Lamp on the lamp stand

St. John Britto
1 Cor. 9:19-23 I became all things to all men
John 15:18-25 The world will hate you because of me

5 Sunday + Fifth Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol. I Page 176)
Next Saturday is the Feast our Lady of Lourdes
Dt 18:13-18 (18:9-22) A Prophet like Moses
Is 48:12-20 The Lord who teaches and leads Israel
Heb. 6:9-15 (6:9-7:3) We are confident of things that belong to salvation
John 3:14-21 (3:1-21) Those who do what is true come to the light

6 Monday Death anniversary of Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhy (1982)
1 John 5:13-21 Those who are born of God do not sin
John 8:39-47 Whoever is from God hears the Word of God

7  Tuesday  1 John 3:18-24 All who obey His commandments abide in Him
Mk 3:7-12 Jesus cures many

8 Wednesday Episcopal ordination of Mar Thomas Elavanal (1997)
1 John 5:1-5 Faith conquers the world
John 1:43-51 Those who believe will see greater things

9 Thursday Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Arackal (2001)
Col 2:6-10 Fullness of life in Christ
Mathew 12:18-21 The servant whom God has chosen

10 Friday Greek Fathers (Propria Vol. I.Page 166 or 193)
1 Sam 22:11-21 Those who are persecuted for truth
Act 22:22-29 Trial before the tribunal on behalf of faith
2 Tim 2:8-13 (2:8-19;4:1-8,14-18) Suffering hardships for the Gospel
Mathew 5:10-16 (4:23-5:19) Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness

Syriac Fathers
2 Kings13:14-21 The Lord’s arrow of victory over Aram
Act 13:4-12(12:25-13:12) Paul against false prophet
Heb 13:7-9,17-19 (13:1-9,16-21) Obey your leaders those who watch over your souls
Mathew 16:24-28 (16:24-17:9) Take up your cross and follow me

Patron of the Church
Is 41: 8-16 People chosen by God
Act 19:8-20 The power of the Word of God
2 Cor 10:5-11 (10:4-18) Apostle’s authority to build up the Church
Mathew 25:14-23 (24:45-47 +25:14-23) Increase the God-given talents

11 Saturday Eph 4:11-16 Building up of the Body of Christ
Mathew 6:1-8 Father who sees in secret will reward you

Our Lady of Lourdes (Day of the sick) (Propria Vol. I. Page 311)
Rev 12:1-6 The woman crowned with stars
John 2:1-11 Do whatever He tells you

12 Sunday + Sixth Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol. I.Page 176
Dt. 24:14-22 (24: 9-22) Be kind as the Lord was kind to you
Is. 63: 8-16 (63:7-16) The Lord is the Savior of the people
Heb. 8:1-6 (8:1-9:10) Christ the mediator
John 3:22-31 (3:22-4:3) The one who comes from above is above all

13 Monday Episcopal ordination of Mar Joseph Powathil (1972)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Bosco Puthur (2010)
1 John 5:6-12 Testimony concerning the Son of God
Mk 3:13-19 Calling of the Apostles

14  Tuesday  1 John 1:5-10 God is light
John 9:35-39 Jesus who cures the spiritual blindness

15 Wednesday Rom 14:1-6 Let us be fully convinced in our own minds
John 8:31-38 The truth will make you free

16 Thursday Eph 6:10-17 Take up the amour of God to stand firm against evil
Mk 9:33-37 whoever wants to be first must be last

17 Friday Commemoration of the Dead (Propria Vol. I.Page 230)
Ezek. 37:1-14 The Lord promises new life to His people
Sir. 44:1-15 (44:1-45:6) Glory of Fathers
1 Cor. 15:39-49 (15:34-57) The resurrection of the body

Mathew 25:31-46 Crown of justice to those who do good

18 Saturday

1 Cor 2:11-16 We have received the Spirit who reveals the gifts which are bestowed on us by God
Luke11:14-23 The Kingdom of God has come to you
 

Season of Lent

The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus mark the climax of His salvific acts. The seven weeks between Denha and the feast of Easter are set apart for prayer, fasting, abstinence and reparation. The basis of this lenten season is the forty days fast of Jesus. Still, we call this period ‘Anpathu Nombu’(50 days’ fasting). Probably, because St. Thomas Christians fasted and abstained from ‘pethurtha’ Sunday to Easter Sunday. The Syriac term ‘pethurtha’ means ‘looking back’, ‘reconciliation’ etc. Lent is a season set apart mainly for repentance and reconciliation.
 

We who became God’s children and new creation in baptism drifted away from God by committing sin. During this season we meditate upon man’s sin and its consequences, the need for repentance and conversion, the infinite love and mercy of God towards repentant sinners and the passion, death and burial of Jesus Christ. Lenten season calls our attention in a special way to the need for reconciliation with God and fellow-beings.Therefore, in this period, the Church persuades the faithful to receive the
sacrament of reconciliation.
 

The Church reminds us to spend the lenten period in fervent prayers, sincere fasting and generous almsgiving and to eradicate our evil desires. Like Jesus who conquered death and entered into life, let us also die to sin and enter into eternal life.

19 Sunday + First Sunday of Lent (Propria Vol. II. Page 321)
Lent begins at midnight. Fasting on the first day of Lent
Marriage is banned from tomorrow until Easter
Ex 34: 27-35 (34:1-7,27-35) The fasting of Moses
Is 58: 1-10 (58: 1-12,14) The spirit of the true fasting
Eph 4: 17-32 (4:17-5:4,15-21) Put away your old self and clothe yourselves with a new self
Mathew 4.1-11 (3:16-4:11) Jesus overcomes temptation through fasting

20 Monday Lent Begins - Day of Fasting
Death anniversary of Cardinal Mar Joseph Parecattil (1987)
Gen 1:1-19 God creates heaven and earth
Josh 1:1-15 Be careful to act in accordance with all the laws
Rom1:16-25 (1:1-25) The sin of man and its consequence
Mathew 5: 17-26 (5:17-37) Reconciliation with brothers and sisters

Penitential Service (See the Liturgy of the Beginning of Lent)
Gen 3:1-19 The sin of the first parents
Jon 3:1-10 The conversion of Niniveh
Rom 12:1-12 The new life in Christ
Mathew 5:1-12 The beatitudes

21  Tuesday  Gen1:20-2:7 Creation of humankind
Josh 1:16-2:11 Spies sent to Jericho
Rom 2:1-11 (1:28-2:6) Reward according to each one’s deed
Mathew 5:38-48 Love your enemy

22 Wednesday Episcopal ordination of Mar Joseph Pastor Neelamkavil (1987)
Gen 2:18-25 Creation of Eve
Jos 2: 8-24 Rahab and the spies
Rom 2:12-24(2:7-27) Salvation is not through the law
Mathew 6:5-8(6:1-18) Reward for prayer in secret

23 Thursday Gen 3:1-9 The sin of the first parents
Jos 3:1-13 I will be with you
Rom 3:9-20(2:28-3:26) All are sinners
Mathew 6:25-34(6:19-34) Trust in God’s providence

St. Polycarp (Propria Vol. IV. Page 931)
Ex 3:1-6 God calls Moses
Dan 3:19-26 Three young men in the blazing furnace
2 Cor 6:4-10 We are servants
Luke11:43-53 Prophets will be persecuted

24 Friday First Friday of Lent
Episcopal ordination of Mar Kuriakose Kunnachery (1968)
Gen 4:1-16(3:20-4:16) Punishment of Cain
Jos 3:14-4:9 Erecting of memorial stones
Rom 4:13-25(3:31-4:25) Faith of Abraham
Mathew 7:1-6 (7:1-14) Do not judge others.

25 Saturday Rom 3:21-26 Righteousness through faith
Mathew 6:5-15 Prayer taught by Jesus

26 Sunday + Second Sunday of Lent (Propria Vol. II. Page 333)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Vattakuzhy (1987)
Gen 5:19-31 Persons who lived with God
Josh 4:15-24 God dried up river Jordan for the people to pass
Rom 6:1-14 (6:1-23) Newness of life in Christ through baptism
Mathew 7: 15-27 The life founded on Christ

27 Monday Tit 3:1-8 Principles of Christian life
Mk 7:14-23 The external and internal holiness
28  Tuesday  Rom 8:18-25 The glory that is to be revealed
Mathew 7:7-14 The narrow gate that leads to life

29 Wednesday Rom 6:15-23 Eternal life through Jesus Christ
Mathew 9:1-8 The Son of Man’s authority to forgive sins
 

2012 March
Season of Lent

1 Thursday Rom 3:1-8 God’s justice and truthfulness
Mathew 5:33-42 Overcome evil by the good deeds

2 Friday Second Friday of Lent ( First Friday)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Anikuzhikkattil (2003)
Gen 5:32-6:22 Wickedness increases
Josh 5:1-12 Those who disobey the commandment of God are punished
Rom 7:7-13 (7:1-13) God’s commandment is holy, right and good
Mark11:27-33(11:27-12:1-12) The authority of Jesus

3 Saturday 1 Cor 5:9-13 Get away from wickedness
Mathew 11:17-24 Punishment to unrepentant cities

4 Sunday + Third Sunday of Lent (Propria Vol. II.Page 341)
Gen 7:6-24 ( 7:1-24 ) God saves through Noah’s Arch
Josh 5:13-6:5 Jericho taken and destroyed for the people of God
Rom 7:14-25 Who will rescue me from this body of death?
Mathew 20:17-28 Discipleship call’s to suffering

5 Monday 1 Cor 10:1-13 God will not let you be tested beyond your strength
Luke21:29-36 Be alert at all times

6  Tuesday  1 Pt 3:8-12 Do not repay evil for evil, on the contrary, repay with the blessing
Mathew 5:38-45 Love your enemy

7 Wednesday Eph 6:1-9 You reap whatever you sow
Mk 12:28-34 Obey the commandments

8 Thursday Eph 4:17-24 To be renewed in the spirit of your minds
Mathew 21:28-32 The kingdom of God is for those who repent

9 Friday Third Friday of Lent
Gen 9:8-29 God makes a covenant with Noah
Josh 6:6-27 Destruction of Jericho
Rom 8:1-6 (7:25-8:11) Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
Mk 12:18-27(12:13-44) The Lord and God of the living

10 Saturday Rom 12:9-21 Do not be overcome by evil
Mk 7:1-13 Do not abandon the commandment of God to hold the human tradition

11 Sunday + Fourth Sunday of Lent (Propria Vol. II.Page348)
Gen 11:1-9 (11:1-32) Tower of Babel and the punishment
Josh 7:10-15 (6:27-7:15) Punishment for the transgression of the Covenant
Rom 8:12-17 (8:12-21) All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God
Mathew 21:33-44 (21:23-46) The wicked tenants who killed the son who was sent

12 Monday Gen 12:1-9 The call of Abram
Josh 7:16-26 The sin of Achan
Rom 9:1-13 God’s election of Israel
John 5:1-18 The healing at Bethzatha

13  Tuesday  Gen 12:10-13:7 Abraham in Egypt
Josh 8:1-17 Ai town is destroyed
Rom 9:22-29(9:14-29) God’s anger and mercy
John 5:19-23(5:19-47) All should respect Jesus

14 Wednesday Gen 13:8-18 Parting of Abraham and Lot
Josh 8:18-29 Ai town is destroyed
Rom 10:3-13(9:30-10:17) Salvation for those who believe
John 6:60-70 (6:51-70) The Word of eternal life is with you

15 Thursday Gen 14:1-17 God saves Lot
Josh 8:30-35 Joshua erects an altar
Rom 11:1-10 (10:17-11:12) A remnant chosen by grace
John 7:1-13 Festival of tents

16 Friday Fourth Friday of Lent
Patron’s day of Mar Abraham Mattam
Gen 15:1-15 (14:18-15:15) Covenant with Abraham
Josh 9:1-15 The deceit of the Gibeonites
Rom 11:25-36 Restoration of Israelites
John 7:25-36 (7:14-36) Christ who is sent by God

17 Saturday Rom 13:8-14 (13:1-14) The one who loves his brother fulfills the law
John 8:48-59 (8:31-59) Whoever keeps my word will never see death

St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Propria Vol. IV. Page 931) (18 Sunday)
Deut 4:1-8 Be faithful
Sir 39:6-14 Be proud of the Covenant of God
1 Cor 10:14-21 Get away from idol worship
Mathew 10: 23-28 Bear witness without fear

18 Sunday + Fifth Sunday of Lent (Propria Vol. II.Page 355)
Gen 16:5-16 (16:1-16) Hagar is comforted by the Lord
Josh 9:16-27 Joshua saves the Gibeonites
Rom 12:1-11 (12:1-21) Present your bodies as a living sacrifice
John 7:37-39,8:12-20 (7:37-52+8:12-20) Jesus, the living water and light of the world

19 Monday Death of St. Joseph (Propria Vol. II. Page 467)
Patrons day of Mar Joseph Powathil, Mar Joseph Perunthottam,Mar Joseph Pallikaparambil,Mar Joseph Pastor Neelankavil, Mar Joseph Kunnath, Mar Joseph Kallarangat, Mar Jose Porunnedam, Mar Joseph Pandarasseril, Mar Joseph Arumachadath and Mar Jose Chittooparmbil.
Episcopal ordination of Mar Simon Stock Palathara (1993)
Is 41:8-16 Jacob, I have chosen you
Act 19:8-20 The power of the Lord revealed through Paul
2 Cor 10:4-11(10:4-18) The spiritual weapons
Mathew 1:18-25 Joseph the Just

20  Tuesday  Col 2:16-19 Christ is the only reality
Luke18:18-25 Inherit eternal life
21 Wednesday 2 Cor 9:6-15 God loves a cheerful giver
Luke10:25-37 Be a good neighbor

22 Thursday Eph 4:25-32 Be kind to one another
John 8:1-11 From now on do not sin again

23 Friday Fifth Friday of Lent (Propria Vol. II.Page 361)
Death anniversary of Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara (2000)
Patron’s day of Mar Vijay Anand Nedumpuram
Gen 18:1-9 God visits Abraham
Josh 14:6-15 Exhortation of Joshua
Rom 13:8-14 (13:1-14) Take up the weapons of the light
John 8:49-59 (8:31-59) Before Abraham was born I am

24 Saturday 1 Tim 4:6-10 A good minister of Jesus Christ
Luke18:31-34 Through suffering to glory

25 Sunday + Sixth Sunday of Lent (Propria Vol. II. Page 362)
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday
Episcopal Ordination of Mar Antony Chirayath
Gen 19:9-26 (19:1-7,9-26) God saves Lot from Sodom
Josh 21:43-22:5 (21:43-22:9) The Lord gave all the land to Israel
Rom 14:13-23 Do not be a scandal to your brother
John 10:11-18(9:39-10:21) Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep

The Feast of Annunciation (Propria Vol. II.Page 475)
Ex 15:11-21(15:1-21+Mich 6:1-5+Jer 31:13-17) The Lord of majesty and holyness
Act 1:1-14 Wait for the promise of the Father
Heb 1:1-13 (1:1-13+2:16-18) God has spoken through His Son
Luke1:26-38 The birth of Jesus foretold

26 Monday 1 Cor 13:1-13 The gift of love
John 3:16-21 God loved the world

27  Tuesday  1 Thes 3:6-13 we have been encouraged about you through your faith
Mathew 21:33-43 Become good tenants who will give the produce at the harvest time to the owner
28 Wednesday Death anniversary of Mar Januarius (1995)
2 Pt 2:11-17 The behavior of the unrighteous
Luke13:31-35 The lament over Jerusalem

29 Thursday 1 John 2:10-17 Whoever hates another is in the darkness
Mathew 18:15-20 Reprove another who sins

30 Friday Sixth Friday of Lent
Gen 19:27-30 God saves Lot
Josh 22:10-20 God frowns at the ungrateful
Rom 15:7-13(15:1-13) Call for unity
John 11:38-44(11:1-45) Lazarus is brought to life

31 Saturday Acts 20:22-38a The Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me
John 12:1-8 Mary anoints the feet of Jesus at Bethany
 

April 2012
Seasons of Lent and Resurrection

1 Sunday + Palm Sunday (Seventh Sunday of Lent) (Propria Vol. II. Page 369)
Next Thursday is Maundy Thursday
Next Friday is Good Friday (day of fasting and abstinence)
Next Sunday is Easter
Death anniversary of Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil (2011)

Gen 49:8-12,22-26 (49:1-12,22-26)The scepter shall not depart from Judah
Zech 9:9-12 (4:8-14+7:9-10+8:4-5,12-19+9:9-12) The coming of Ruler of God’s people
Rom 11:13-24 You have been cut from wild olive tree and grafted into a cultivated olive tree
Mathew 21:1-17 (20:29-21:22) Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

2 Monday Death anniversary of Pope John Paul II (2005)
Gen. 37:1-22 The dream of Joseph
Jos. 22:21-29 God is Almighty
Heb 1:5-14 (1:1-14) Jesus is greater than the angels
John 11:45-57 (11:47-12:11) The plot to kill Jesus

3  Tuesday  Gen 37:23-36 Joseph is sold by his brothers
Josh 22:30-23:1 God who restores peace
Heb 5:1-10 (4:14-6:8) Merciful High Priest
John 12:20-26(12:12-43) The grain of wheat should fall and die

4 Wednesday Till Holy Saturday “Christ was obedient ….” is recited.
Death anniversary of Mar Abraham Kattumana (1995)
Death anniversary of Mar Sebastian Valloppilly(2006)
Gen 40:1-23 Joseph interprets the dreams
Josh 23:1-11 (23:1-16) Be faithful to God
Heb 9:15-28(9:11-28) The new covenant sealed with the blood
John 13:1-17 Jesus washes the feet of his disciples

5 Thursday Pesaha Thursday (See the Liturgy of Pesaha Thursday)
(Only one Qurbana in the churches. Bl. Sacrament is given only to the sick outside Qurbana.)
Ex 12:1-20 The first Passover instituted
Mal 1:10-14 make a pure offering
1 Cor 11:23-29 The Institution of the Lord’s Supper
John 13:1-14+ Mathew 26:26-30 Washing of the feet and Institution of Holy Qurbana

Pesaha Thursday (Supplementum)
Ex 12:1-20 The Passover of Israel
Zech 9:9-12+11:12-13+12:9-14+13:7-9 They will look on the one whom they have pierced
1 Cor 5:7-8+8:15-17+11:23-25 Lord’s Supper
Mathew 26:1-5,14-30 The new Covenant

6 Friday Passion Friday (Today fasting and abstinence) (See the Liturgy of Passion Friday)
Death anniversary of Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhy (2003)
Gen 22:1-19 Sacrifice of Abraham
Is 52:13-53:9 A man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity
Rom 5:6-16 Christ died for the ungodly
Luke22:63-23:12 + Mathew 27:19 + Luke23:13-23 + Mathew 27:24-25 + Lk
23:24-45+ Mathew 27:51-54+John 19:23-42 Passion of Christ

Passion Friday (Supplementum)
Is 52:13-53:12 The suffering servant of God
Dan 9:20-27 Pray and confess sins
Gal 2:17-3:14 I live by faith in the son of God
Luke22:63-23:12 + Mathew 27:19 + Luke23:13-23 + Mathew 27:24-25 + Lk
23:24-45 + Mathew 27:51-54 + John 19:23-42 Passion of Christ

7 Saturday Great Saturday (See the Liturgy of Great Saturday)
Till the feast of the Holy Trinity “Queen of Heaven” is recited
Episcopal ordination of Mar George Njaralakatt (2010)
Gen 22:1-19 Sacrifice of Abraham
Jon 2:1-10 Jonah in the belly of fish for three days and three nights
Rom 6:3-11 If we are united with Christ in a death like his, we will be united with Him in a resurrection like his
Mathew 28:1-20 Goodnews of Resurrection

Great Saturday (Supplementum)
Gen 22:1-19 Sacrifice of Abraham
Jon 2:1-10 Jonah in the belly of fish for three days and three nights
1 Cor 15:20-28 Christ is the firstfruit of those who have died
Mathew 28:1-20 Goodnews of Resurrection

Season of Resurrection

The Season of Resurrection consists of seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost. It is a time of joy recalling the new life obtained through the resurrection of the Saviour. In fact, the prayers and hymns of this period reflect this joy. Some of the important themes of this liturgical season are the resurrection of Christ, his victory over sin, death and Satan, the cross which was a sign of folly becoming the sign of redemption and glory, the resurrection of Christ as a pledge of our resurrection, His resurrection as a basis Christian faith etc.

The early Church was administering the sacrament of baptism in connection with Easter. As St. Paul reminds us, ‘We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.’ (Rom 6: 4-5) The week after Easter was set apart for the newly baptized. It is worth imitating this ancient tradition of administering baptism in connection with Easter.

8 Sunday + Easter Sunday (Resurrection of our Lord)
(See the Liturgy of Easter Sunday)
Episcopal Ordination of Mar Remigios Inchananiyil(2010)
Is 60:1-7 The glory of God in Jerusalem
1 Sam 2:1-10 Rejoice in Christ
Rom 5:20-6:23 (5:20-6:23) Dying and rising with Christ
Mathew 28:1-6 Resurrection of Christ

First Sunday of Resurrection (Propria VoIl. Page 395)
Is 60:1-7 The glory of God in Jerusalem
1 Sam 2:1-10 Rejoice in Christ
Rom 6:1-14 (5:20-6:23) Dying and rising with Christ
John 20:1-18 The Lord is risen

9 Monday Is 60:9-22 Future glory of Jerusalem
Act 2:22-36 (2:14-36) Jesus is risen
Rom 8:1-11 Live in the Spirit
John 14:18-28 (14:18-15:5) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit

10  Tuesday  Episcopal ordination of Mar Raphael Thattil (2010)
Is 61:1-9 The good news of deliverance
Act 2:37-47 The early Christian community
1 Cor 15:12-19 (15:1-19) Resurrection of the dead
Luke24:13-27 Disciples to Emmaus

11 Wednesday Episcopal ordination of Mar Paul Alappatt (2010)
Is 61:10-62:5 The glorious future of Zion
Act 4:23-31 The faithful obtains power through prayers
Eph 4:1-6 (4:1-16) Be united in Christ
John 15:1-10 (15:1-25) Live in Christ

12 Thursday Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakel (2000)
Is 54:1-15 The new Jerusalem
Act 6:1-7 The seven deacons are chosen
Col 2:9-15 (2:8-3:4) God has raised Him
Luke24:44-49 Everything written about Jesus must be fulfilled

13 Friday The Feast of All Saints Feast (Propria Vol. II.Page 406)
Dan 3:25-31( 3:25-45) Song of the three young men in the furnace
Act 7:1-10 (6:8-7:10) Life of Jesus inspires saints
Heb 11:3-10 (11:3-10,32-12:2) By faith our ancestors received approval
Mathew 10:26-33 (10:16-33) Be witnesses without fear

14 Saturday Episcopal ordination of Mar Thomas Chakiath (1998)
Col 3:1-4 Set your minds on things that are above
Mk 16:1-8 Resurrection of Jesus

15 Sunday + Second Sunday of Resurrection (Sunday of Neophytes) (Propria Vol. II. Page 416)
Is 55:4-13 You shall call nations that you do not know
Act 4:32-37 (4:32-5:11) Everything they owned was held in common
Col 1:12-20 (1:1-20) Through Him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things
John 20:19-29 (20:19-31) My Lord and my God

16 Monday 1Cor 1:10-17 You be united in the same mind and the same purpose

John 17:6-11 Prayer for the unity

17  Tuesday  Rom 15:16-21 The priestly service of the Gospel of God
John 5:41-47 Seek glory that comes from the one who alone is God

18 Wednesday Episcopal ordination of Mar Pauly Kannookadan (2010)
Gal 5:1-6 Faith working through love
Mk 7:32-37 Jesus cures a deaf man

19 Thursday Election of Pope Benedict XVI (2005)
Phil 1:27-30 Strive with one mind for the faith of the Gospel
Mathew 15:21-28 The faith of the Canaanite woman

20 Friday Episcopal ordination of Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath (2002)
Rom 8:7-11 You are in the Spirit since the Spirit of God dwells in you
Mk 4:1-9 The Parable of the sower

21 Saturday Phil 2:3-11 He emptied Himself
Luke13:22-30 Strive to enter through the narrow door

22 Sunday + Third Sunday of Resurrection (Propria Vol. II.Page 423)
Next Sunday World Prayer Day for Vocations
Is 56:1-7 Soon my salvation will come and my deliverance will be revealed
Act 5:34-42 Jesus is the Messiah
Eph 1:3-14 (1:1-14) In Him we have redemption through his blood
John 14:1-14 Jesus, the way to the Father

23 Monday Jas 5:7-12 Strengthen your heart, for the coming of the Lord is near
Mathew 25:1-13 Keep awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour

24  Tuesday  St. George (Propria Vol. I.Page 289)
Patron’s day of Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry, Mar George Punnakottil, Mar George Valiyamattam, and Mar George Njaralakatt
The Episcopal ordination of Mar George Punnakottil (1977) and Mar George Karotemprayil (1983)
Dan 6:5-24 Daniel is thrown to the lions
Act 12:1-5 (12:1-23) Martyrdom of St. James
2 Cor 12:1-10 (12:1-14) Be happy in sufferings
Mathew 10:37-42 (10:37-42+16:24-27+19:29-30) Give up life for the sake of Christ

25 Wednesday St. Mark the Evangelist (Propria Vol. I.Page 131)
Gen 41:39-45 Joseph ruler of Egypt
Ezek 1:10-14 The vision of Ezekiel
2 Tim 4:7-18 Mark helps Paul in the mission journey
Mk 16:15-20 Go and preach the Gospel

26 Thursday Death anniversary of Mar Joseph Kundukulam (1998)
1 Thes 5:12-22 Abstain from every form of evil
Mk 4:13-20 Be prepared to bear fruit
27 Friday Phil 1:21-26 living is Christ and dying is gain
Mathew 8:1-4 Lord, if you choose you can make me clean

28 Saturday 2 Cor 8:1-11 Encouragement to be generous
Mk 4:35-41 Jesus stills a storm
St. Catherine of Sienna (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912) (Sunday 29)
1 John 1:5-2:2 Jesus who wipes away the sins
Mathew 11:25-30 Hidden and mysterious knowledge

29 Sunday + Fourth Sunday of Resurrection (Propria Vol. II.Page 430)
Is 49:13-23 God will never forget us
Act 8:14-25 You cannot buy God’s gift with money
Eph 2:1-7 (1:15-2:7) Salvation is a gift of God
John 16:16-24 (16:16-33) Your sadness will turn into gladness

World Prayer Day for Vocations (Propria Vol. II.Page492)
Eph 4:1-7,11-13 The appointed one for various duties
Mk 3:13-19 Apostles are selected

30 Monday Episcopal ordination of Mar Abraham Mattam (1977)
Rom 15:1-6 We must please our neighbour for the purpose of building up the neighbour
Luke6:6-11 Do good at all times

May 2012
Season of Resurrection

1  Tuesday  St. Joseph, the Patron of the working class (Propria Vol. II. Page 484)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy (1973),
Mar George Valiamattam(1988) and Mar Andrews Thazhath (2004)
Gen 3:17-19,23-24 With the sweat of your forehead you shall eat your bread
Wisdom 9:10-19 Nothing is possible without hard work
Col 3:14-17 Do everything in the name of the Lord
Mathew 13:53-58 Jesus, son of a carpenter

2 Wednesday Episcopal ordination of Mar Joseph Kallarangatt (2004)
Jas 2:14-17 Faith, if it has no works, is dead
Luke 6:44-49 Hear my words and act on them

St. Athanasius (Propria Vol. IV. Page 931)
2 Sam 22:1-7 David’s song of deliverance
Sir 45:1-5 Equal with angels in glory
2 Cor 4:5-14 Treasure in earthen vessels
Mathew 10:23-28 Suffering for Jesus

3 Thursday Sts. Philip and James, Apostles (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
Ex 15:1-6 Song of Moses
Wisdom 5:1-5 Face persecution with fortitude
1 Cor 9:16-23 To preach the good news is the duty of a Christian
John 14:1-6 (14:1-14) Jesus the way, the truth and life

4 Friday First Friday
Death anniversary of Bp. John Medlikott (1918)
1 Tim 6:13-16 Keep the commandment without spot or blame
Luke20:9-16 The parable of the wicked tenants

5 Saturday 1 Tim 6:17-21 Set our hopes on God who richly provides us
Mathew 19:23-30 For God all things are possible

St. Dominic Savio (Sunday 6 )
1 John 2:14-17 Word of God abides in you
Mk 10:13-16 Kingdom of heaven belongs to children

6 Sunday + Fifth Sunday of Resurrection (Propria Vol. II.Page 437)
Is 49:7-13 God will lead us and by springs of water He will guide us
Act 9:1-9(9:1-19) Saul encounters the Risen Lord
Heb 10:19-25 (10:19-36) Let us approach God with a true heart in full assurance of faith
John 21:1-14 The risen Christ prepares bread and fish for the disciples

7 Monday Eph 5:13-21 Give thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Mk 6:35-44 Feeding the five thousand

8  Tuesday  1 Cor 14:20-25 Do not be children in your thinking but be adults
John 20:19-23 Jesus appears before the disciples

9 Wednesday 1 Pt 4:12-19 Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal
Mk 9:14-29 This kind can come out only through prayer

10 Thursday Jas 1:22-27 Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves
Mathew 21:18-28 Jesus curses the fig tree

11 Friday 2 Pt 2:1-3 Beware of false prophets
Mathew 15:1-9 Do not make void the Word of God for the sake of tradition

12 Saturday 1 Pt 2:1-3 Rid yourselves of all malice
Mathew 23:23-28 The hypocracy of the Pharisees and Scribes

13 Sunday + Sixth Sunday of Resurrection (Propria Vol. II.Page 443)
Is 52:7-12 (51:9-11 + 52:7-12) All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God
Act 10:9-16 (10:1-16) Salvation to Gentles
Eph 2:11-22 (2:4-22) We are one in Christ
John 17: 20-26 (17:1-26) Let they may all be one

14 Monday St. Mathias, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
1 Sam 16:1-13 Anointing of David
Act 1:15-26 The election of Mathias
1 Cor 1:26-30 God who chooses the foolish
Mathew 11:25-30 Jesus the comfort of the poor and the afflicted

15  Tuesday  Episcopal Ordination of Mar Jose Porunnedam (2004)
2 Pt 3:10-13 We wait for new heavens and a new earth
Mk 13:32-37 Keep awake

16 Wednesday Patron’s day of Mar Simon Stock Palathara
Eph 5:1-5 Be imitators of God
John 15:11-17 Love one another

17 Thursday + Ascension of our Lord (Propria Vol. II.Page 449)
Important feast day and a day of obligation.
2 Kings 2:1-12 (2:1-15) Elijah ascends to heaven
Acts 1:6-11 (1:1-14) Jesus was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight
1 Tim 2:1-7 (1:18-2:15) Jesus is the one mediator between God and humankind
Luke24:44-53 (24:26-53) The Ascension of Jesus

18 Friday Col 3:5-11 Clothe yourselves with the new self
John 3:1-8 No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit

19 Saturday Phil 3:12-15 Forget what lies behind and strain forward to what lies ahead
John 5:24-29 Anyone who hears my Word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life

20 Sunday + Seventh Sunday of Resurrection
(Propria Vol. II.Page 460)
Inauguration of the first Syro-Malabar Bishops’ Synod (1993)
Consecration of Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara, the first Major Archbishop of Syro-Malabar Church (1993)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Joseph Perumthottam (2002)
Next Sunday is the feast of Pentecost

Is 6:1-13 Here I am; send me
Act 1:15-26 Mathias was enrolled with the eleven apostles
Phi 2:1-11 (1:27-2:11) Every tongue must confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
Mk 16:9-20 Go into all the world and preach the Gospel

21 Monday Heb 7:11-17 You are a priest for ever
John 15:26-16:4 The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me

22  Tuesday  2 Thes 2:13-17 God chose you from the beginning to be saved
John 4:3-14 Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst

23 Wednesday 1 John 4:12-21 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God
John 17:1-5 This is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent

24 Thursday 1 John 1:1-3 We proclaim to you the eternal life which was with the Father and was manifest to us
Luke14:25-35 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple

25 Friday 1 John 2:22-25 No one who denies the Son has the Father
Mathew 24:7-14 He who endures to the end will be saved

26 Saturday 1 Tim 2:1-5 Pray for all
Mathew 18:23-35 Forgive your brother from your heart

Season of Apostles

This season comprises 7 weeks from the day of the feast of Pentecost. In this season we give importance to the working of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is a feast intimately connected with the history of salvation. In the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites celebrated Pentecost in connection with harvest. The term ‘Pentecost’ means ‘fifty’ - the feast on the fiftieth day. It was a feast of first fruit connected with the harvest. Later this feast turned out to be the commemoration of the covenant by which the Israelites became the people of God. In the New Testament, this feast is given a new meaning. It was on the fiftieth day after Easter that the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles. It is the birthday of the new people of God. On that day, God our Father sealed the new covenant in the Holy Spirit, the personification of love. This covenant is written not on stone tables but in human hearts. It is only after Pentecost that the spirit-filled apostles went around the world with the message of the New Covenant and laid the foundation of the communities of faith. The term ‘apostle’ means ‘one who is sent’. This season reminds us that all those who have received baptism and anointing are ‘being sent’. The main themes of this period are the work of the Holy Spirit, deep relationship between the apostles and the Church ie, the people of God, the spirit and unity of the primitive Church and the mission and missionary nature of the Church. Let us join the apostles who moved around the world with the message of their master and formed new communities of the faithful.

27 Sunday + First Sunday of Apostles
The Feast of Pentecost (Propria Vol. III.Page 505)
Ex 19:1-9 (19:1-9 + 20:18-21) If you will obey my voice and keep my convenant, you shall be my own possession among all peoples
Act 2:1-12 (2:1-21) They were filled with the Holy Spirit
1 Cor 12:1-11 (12:1-27) The gifts of the Holy Spirit
John 16:5-15 (14:15-16,25-26,15:26-16:15) When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth

28 Monday Acts 4:23-31 They were all filled with the Holy spirit and spoke the Word of God with boldness
Luke24:44-49 I send the promise of my Father upon you

29  Tuesday  Installation of Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry
Acts 4:32-37 The believers were of one heart and soul
Mathew 6:5-15 The Lord’s prayer

30 Wednesday Acts 5:1-13 Do not lie to the Holy Spirit
Mathew 6:1-4 Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing
31 Thursday 2Thes 2:3-8 Be careful, not to be decieved
Mathew 11:20-24 Those who do not repend will be punished

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Propria Vol. I. Page 314)
Rom. 12:9-16 Share your blessings
Luke 1:39-45 The Blessed Virgin Mary visits Elizabeth
 

June 2012
Season of Apostles

1 Friday Friday of Gold (Propria Vol. III.Page517)
Patron’s day of Mar Gratian Mundadan CMI
Is 35:3-10 He will come and save you
Act 3:3-10 (3:3-26) “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk”
1 Cor 12:28-13:3 (12:28-13:13) Love is the greatest gift
Luke7:18-23 (7:1-23) “Are you the one who is to come?”

St. Justin (Propria Vol 1. page 289)
Gen 18:23-32 Abraham’s plea for Sodom
Wisdom 10:9-14 Wisdomdom rescues from trouble
1 Cor 1: 18-25 Cross is the power of God
Luke12: 2-8 Acknowledge God without fear

2 Saturday Death Anniversary of Venerable Mar Thomas Kurialacherry (1925)
Rom 12:1-12 Use the different gifts which are given to us
Mathew 4:23-25 Jesus teached, preached and healed

3 Sunday + Second Sunday of Apostles (Propria Vol. III.Page 528)
Next Thursday is the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ
Joel 2:18-23 (2:15-26) The Lord had pity on His people
Act 4:5-12 (4:5-22) There is salvation in no one else
1 Cor 5:6-13 (5:6-6:11) Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed
Luke7:36-50 (7:31-50) Your sins are forgiven

Feast of Holy Trinity
Rom 5:1-5 Share in the glory of God
John 16:12-15 Fulfillment in true Spirit

4 Monday 1 Cor 9:19-23 I have made myself a slave to all
Mk 10:35-45 Whoever would be great among you must be your servant

5  Tuesday  2 Tim 3:12-17 The man of God may be complete by the Scripture
Mk 4:26-32 The Kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed

6 Wednesday Acts 19:1-8 Paul laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them
John 4:39-42 Many believed in Him because of His Word

7 Thursday The Body and Blood of Christ (Propria Vol. III.Page 538)
Gen 14:17-20 (14:1-20) Melchizedek, king of Salem brings out bread and wine
Mal 1:6-11 Offer only pure sacrifice
1 Cor 11:23-30 (10:15-17+11:23-30) Holy Qurbana, the participation in the Paschal mystery
John 6:51-59 (6:51-64) I am the Living Bread

8 Friday Blessed Mariam Thresia (Propria Vol. III.Page 689)
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham
Sir 2:1-6 Trust in the Lord
Gal. 2:19-21 Crucified with Christ
Mathew 25: 31-40 Final Judgement

9 Saturday Mar Aprem (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Dt 26:16-19 You are a holy people
Sir 45:1-5 The Glory of Moses
Rom 5:1-5 Rewards of righteousness
Mathew 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth and light of the world

10 Sunday + Third Sunday of Apostles (Propria Vol. III. Page 547)
Next Friday is the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dt 1:9-17(1:3-17) Appointment of tribal leaders
Is 1:1-9 The people who rebelled against God
1 Cor 7:1-7 Directions concerning marriage
Luke10:25-37 (10:23-42) Love your God and your neighbor

11 Monday St. Barnabas, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
Death anniversary of Mar Sebastian Mankuzhikary (1994)
1 Chr 16:8-12 Proclaim the works of the Lord
Acts 11:21-26 (11:21-26+11:1-3) Barnabas’ Mission
Gal 2:1-10 Barnabas with Paul Mathew 10:16-22 Give testimony to Christ before the Gentiles

12  Tuesday  Phil 1:12-18 Speak the Word with greater boldness and without fear
Luke12:8-12 Acknowledge God without fear

13 Wednesday Rom 8:26-30 The Spirit helps us in our weakness
Mathew 18:6-9 Do not put stumbling block

St. Anthony of Padua (Propria Vol. IV.Page 912)
Patron’s day of Mar Antony Chirayath
1 Cor 2:1-10 Wisdomdom is the power of God’s Spirit
Luke10:1-9 Pray to the Lord of harvest

14 Thursday 2 Thes 3:1-5 Pray so that the Word of the Lord may spread rapidly
Luke11:5-13 The Heavenly Father will give Holy Spirit

15 Friday Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus (Propria Vol. III. Page 556)
Gen 13:8-18 Abraham and Lot get separated
Josh 8:18-29 Destruction of the Ai town
Rom 9:30-10:10 (9:30-10:17) Jesus is the salvation for all
John 19:31-37 (Mathew 11:25-30+John19:30-37) The pierced heart

16 Saturday 1 Thes 5:1-6,8-11 Put on the breastplate of faith and love
Mathew 24:27-44 The coming of the Son of Man

Immaculate Heart of Mary (Propria Vol. I. Page 314)
Eph 1:2-8 We have been chosen in Christ
Luke2:41-51 Mary treasured everything in her heart

17 Sunday + Fourth Sunday of Apostles (Propria Vol. III. Page 566)
Next Sunday Peter’s Pence Collection
Dt 1:26-33 Israel, who sinned against God
Is 1:10-20 Uproot the evil by doing good
1 Co 9:19-27 (9:13-27) Run for the crown that will last for ever
Luke6:27-36 (6:12-46) Win over evil by doing good

18 Monday Death anniversary of Mar John Perumattam (2011)
1 Pt 3:8-12 Repay evil with a blessing
Mathew 7:21-28 Hear the Word of God and act on them

19  Tuesday  Rev 3:15-21 I wish that you were either cold or hot
Mathew 15:21-28 The great faith of the Cananite woman

20 Wednesday Eph 4:1-6 Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace
John 15:11-17 Love one another as I have loved you

21 Thursday 2 Pt 1:3-9 God called us by his own glory and goodness
John 6:60-63 It is the Spirit that gives life

22 Friday Col 2:20-23 You have died with Christ to the elemental spirits of the universe
Mathew 11:1-6 Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me

Sts. John Fisher and Thomas Moore (Propria Vol. I.Page 289)
1 Pet 4:12-19 Suffer with Christ
Mathew 10:16-22 The Spirit of the Father will speak through you

23 Saturday 1 Cor 3:1-9 You are the field and home of God
Luke8:4-15 The word that is sowed

Birth of John the Baptist (Propria Vol. I, page 96) (Sunday 24 )
Gal 4: 1-7 You are no longer a slave but a son.
Luke1: 57-66 The birth of John the Baptist

24 Sunday + Fifth Sunday of the Apostles (Propria Vol. III.Page 575)
Peter’s Pence Collection
Dt 1:33-2:1 The rebellion against the command of the Lord brings punishment
Is 1:21-31 Zion shall be redeemed by justice
1 Cor 14:1-12 (14:1-19) Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts
Luke12:22-34(12:16-34) Strive for his kingdom and everything will be given to you

25 Monday Acts 8:4-18 Peter and John laid their hands on them and they received Holy Spirit
Mathew 10:16-25 The Spirit of the Father will speak through you

26  Tuesday  Acts 8:14-25 Holy Spirit is given through the imposition of hands of the Apostles
Luke5:17-26 The Power of the Lord was with Him to heal

27 Wednesday Rom 11:30-35 The depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God
Mathew 12:33-37 The tree is known by its fruit

28 Thursday 1 Cor 8:1-6 There is only one God and Lord
Mk 7:24-30 The faith of a Syro-Phoenecian woman

St. Irenaeus (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Ex 28:28-30 The Judgment of Israel
Mal 2:5-7 A priest must store wisdom in his tongue
2 Tim 3:14-17 All Scripture is profitable for teaching and correction
John 14:26-30 Holy Spirit teaches us everything

29 Friday + Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles (Propria Vol. I. Page 113)
Important feast day and a day of obligation.
Patron’s day of Mar Paul Chittilapilly, Mar Pauly Kannookadan and Mar Paul Alappatt.

2 Kings. 4:8-37 Son of the Shunem woman is brought back to life
Act. 2:32-42 Sign worked by Peter
2 Cor. 11:21-33 (10:1-7 or 11:21-33) Paul acknowledges his own weakness
John 21:15-19 (Mathew 16:13-19+John21:15-19) Lead my sheep
 

30 Saturday Acts 16:25-34 Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved
Mk 5:25-34 Your faith has made you well
 

July 2012
Seasons of Apostles and Kaitha

1 Sunday + Sixth Sunday of Apostles (Propria Vol. III. Page 584)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Jacob Angadiath (2001)
Dt 4:1-10 Give heed to the statutes and ordinances
Is 2:1-5 God may teach us His ways and we may walk in His paths
1 Cor 10:14-22(10:14-32) We all partake of the one bread
Luke13:1-9 (12:57-13:17) Unless you repent, you will perish

2 Monday Col 3:18-25 Our citizenship is in heaven
Mk 2:18-22 The wedding guests cannot fast while the bridegroom is with them

3  Tuesday  + Dukrana of St. Thomas Apostle (Propria Vol. III. Page 698)
Important feast day and a day of obligation.
Episcopal ordination of Mar Vijay Anand Nedumpuram (1990)
Patron’s day of Mar Thomas Elavanal, Mar Thomas Chakiath and Mar Thomas Thurithimattam

Gen 2:8-15 Man is put in the garden of Eden to toil it and keep it
Pro 4:10-18 I have taught you the way of wisdom
Eph 2:19-22 Apostles and Prophets are the foundation and Christ Jesus the corner-stone
John 20:24-29 My Lord and my God

4 Wednesday 2 Cor 1:3-7 God consoles us in all our afflictions
Mk 5:25-34 Your faith has made you well

5 Thursday Gal 2:15-18 A person is justified through faith in Jesus Christ
Mk 9:17-27 (9:14-29) All things can be done for the one who believes

6 Friday First Friday
2 Cor 2:12-17 We are the aroma of Christ to God
Mk 1:40-45 If you choose you can make me clean

7 Saturday 2 Cor 4:1-5 The Gospel is veiled to those who are perishing
Luke9:23-26 Those who lose their life for my sake will save it

8 Sunday Seventh Sunday of Apostles (Propria Vol. III. Page 593)
Dt 4:10-14 (4:10-24) The Lord declared His commandments
Is 5:8-17 ( 5:8-25) The Holy God shows himself holy by righteousness
1 Cor 15:58-16:4,13,14 (15:58-16:24) In the Lord your labor is not in vain
Luke13:22-30 (13:22-35) Enter through the narrow door

9 Monday 2 Cor 6:14-18 You are the temple of the living God
Mk 1:21-28 You are the Holy one of God

10  Tuesday  Gal 3:23-29 We are all children of God through faith
Mathew 18:15-20 Reproving another who sins

11 Wednesday Patron’s day of Pope Benedict VI
Death anniversary of Mar Charles Levigne (1913)
Gal 1:6-10 There is no other Gospel but Christ
Mk 9:38-41 Whoever is not against us is for us

St. Benedict (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
Gen17:1-8 Covenant with Abraham
Wisdom 9:1-12 Pray for wisdom
Rom 8:12-17 You will die if you live according to the flesh
Mathew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

12 Thursday 2 Cor 1:8-11 We would rely on God
Luke16:1-8 The dishonest manager

13 Friday Seventy disciples of Jesus (Propria Vol. III. page 602)
Is 41.17-20 Protecting love of Jesus
Act 13:13-23 Proclaiming the Messiah,the promised one
Rom 8:28-39 Who will seperate us from the love of Christ?
Mathew 10:37-42 Self denial and reward of the discipleship

14 Saturday Patron’s Day of Mar Kuriakose Kunnassery
Gal 3:10-14 Righteous man lives by faith
Luke 9:37-43 Unbeliving and wrong generation

Sts. Kuriakose and Julitta (Sunday 15 )
Dan 3:25-45 Praising Lord from furnace
Act 6:8-7:10 One who has God with him is saved
Heb 11:3-10 (11:3-10,32-12:2) The faith of our fathers
Mathew 10:16-33 Bear witness to the Lord in front of the people Season of Kaitha

This season commences commemorating the twelve apostles of Christ. The seven week long period is called Kaitha. The term ‘Kaitha’means summer. It is the season of harvest. This season reminds us of the growth of the Church as a result of the missionary activity of the apostles. The criteria to measure the growth of the Church are the life of witness of the individual Christians. Hence the commemoration of apostles and martyrs who were faithful to the Church is a special feature of this season. It reminds also of our responsibility to follow their life-style. This season reminds us of a total conversion which is effected by the renewal of mind and heart through the obedience of the law.

It can be seen also as a preparation to the season of Elijah-Cross-Moses that points to the second coming of our Lord. It directs us to the need of repentance and conversion. We have to be prepared for the second coming of our Lord. May this season help us to renounce our sinful ways and lead a life of holiness.

15 Sunday + First Sunday of Kaitha – Feast of 12 Apostles (Propria Vol. III.Page 611)
1 Kings 18:30-39 Elijah builds an altar with twelve stones
Act 5:12-32 The Apostles heal many
1 Cor 1:8-14 (1 Cor.1:9-16 or 2 Cor. 1:8-14) You be united in the same mind and the same purpose
Luke14:7-14 (14:1-14) The mentality of the disciples

16 Monday Col 3:12-17 Christ Jesus has made me hisown
Mark2:18-22 New wine in the fresh wineskins

Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Propria Vol. I.Page 314)
1 Kg 18:41-46 Elijah brings rain through prayer.
Is 35:1-4 The splendour of Carmel
2 Cor 1:3-7 Participation in the sufferings of Christ
Luke11:27-28 True happiness

17  Tuesday  Eph 3:1-7 The gentiles shares in the promise in Christ through the gospel
Luke7:1-10 Jesus heals the centurion’s servant

18 Wednesday Eph 3:8-13 We have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him
John 14:25-30 Holy Spirit will teach us everything

19 Thursday Eph 3:14-21 Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith
Mk 8:22-26 Jesus cures a blind man at Bethsaida

20 Friday First Friday of Kaitha
St. Jacob of Nisibis (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Is 41:8-16 Jacob, I have chosen you Jacob
Act 19:11-20 (19:8-20) God did extraordinary miracles through Paul
2 Cor 10:4-11 (10:4-18) Paul who builds up the Church
Luke12:4-12 (12:1-12) Exhortation to fearless confession

Gal 1:11-17 Paul selected from the very womb of his mother
Mk 1:14-20 Repent and believe in the Gospel

21 Saturday 2 Cor 11:1-6 Your thoughts shall not go astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ
John 7:14-24 Do not judge by appearances

22 Sunday + Second Sunday of Kaitha (Propria Vol. III. Page 623)
Dt 4:32-40 The Lord who loves Israel
Is 4:2-6 (3:16-4:6) Promise of salvation to Jerusalem
2 Cor 3:4-11 (3:4-18) God made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant
Luke15:1-7 (15:1-32) There is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents

23 Monday 1 Pt 3:13-17 It is better to suffer for doing good
Mathew 13:24-30 The parable of weeds

24  Tuesday  Jas 1:2-8 Testing of faith produces endurance
Mk 11:20-26 Everything is possible for those who believe

25 Wednesday St. James, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
Patron’s day of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, Mar James Pazhayattil, Mar Jacob Manathodath and Mar Jacob Angadiath
Ex 24.12-18 Moses on the Mount Sinai
Act 11:27-12:3 Martyrdom of James
1 Cor 4:6-15 Apostles of Christ
Mathew 20:20-34 Not to be served but to serve

26 Thursday Death Anniversary of Mar Thomas Tharayil (1975)
Rom 4:1-11 Justification by faith
John 7:32-39 Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water

Sts. Joachim and Anne
1 Sam 2:1-18 Hannah’s prayer
Is 54:1-8 The New Jerusalem
Heb 11:8-12 Faith of Abraham
Mathew 1:1-16 The genealogy of Jesus Christ

27 Friday Second Friday of Kaitha
Mar Addai and Mari (Propria Vol. III. Page 632)
Is 55:4-11( 55: 4-13) I made him a witness to the peoples
Act 4:32-36 (4:32-5:11) Those who believed were of one heart and soul
1 Cor 15:1-11(15:1-19) The proclamation of the Apostles
John 20:19-29 (20:19-31) Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.

28 Saturday St. Alphonsa (Propria Vol. III. Page 707)
Dt 28:8-12 Israel - God’s portion
Is 53:10-12 Suffering leads to the kingdom of God
Gal 2:19-21 Be crucified with Christ
John 12:20-26 Be like grain of wheat that is dropped into the ground and dies

29 Sunday + Third Sunday of Kaitha (Propria Vol. III. Page 644)
Dt 5:6-16 (5:1-16 )The ten commandments
Is 5:1-7 The vineyard which does not yield grapes
2 Cor 7:2-11 (7:1-11) I rejoice because you felt a godly grief
John 9:1-12,35-38 (9:1-38) A man born blind receives sight

30 Monday Rom 7:1-6 Do the service in the new life of the Spirit
Mk 12:18-27 Those who rise from the dead are like angels in heaven

St. Martha (Sunday 29 )
1 John 4:7-16 He who lives in love lives in God
John 11:17-27 Jesus the life and resurrection

31  Tuesday  Jas 3:13-18 A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace
Luke 4:26-30 No prophet is accepted in his hometown

St. Ignatius of Loyola (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
1 Cor 10:31-11:1 Everything for the glory of God
Luke14:25-33 A disciple of Jesus must give up everything
 

August 2012
Season of Kaitha

1 Wednesday Fifteen days fasting begins
Rom 7:7-13 Sin causes death
Mk 12:38-44 She out of her poverty has put in everything she had

St. Alphonse Liguori (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Rom 8:1-4 We have freedom in Jesus
Mathew 5:13-19 You are the light of the world

2 Thursday Rom 8:31-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ?
Mk 4:21-25 Do not hide the lamb

3 Friday First Friday
Rom 11:1-7 Salvation by Grace of God
Mk 10:46-52 Jesus gives sight to Bartimaeus

4 Saturday Episcopal Ordination of Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy (1999)
Jas 1:9-11 Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up
Mathew 18:1-5 Become like children

Feast of St. John Maria Vianny (Propria Vol. IV. Page 922)
2 Cor 1:3-7 Sharing in the suffering of Jesus
Mathew 9:35-10:1 Jesus feels pity on the people

5 Sunday + The Fourth Sunday of Kaitha (Propria Vol. III.Page 653)
Dt 5:32-6:3 (5:1-6:3) You must follow exactly the path that the Lord your God has commanded you
Is 9:13-21 (9:8-21) Punishment for false doings
2 Cor 10:12-18 (10:1-18) Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord
Mk 7:14-23 (7:1-23) Both inword and outword sanctity

6 Monday Transfiguration of Our Lord (Propria Vol. III. Page 716)
Death anniversary of Bishop Paulinus Jeerakathil (1990)
Ex19:1-8 + 20:18-21 Covenant on Sinai
Act 1:15-26 Mathias in the place of Judas
Heb 12:18-29 We are the city of the living God
Mathew 17:1-9 Transfiguration of our Lord

7  Tuesday  Jas 5:1-6 Warning to rich oppressors
Luke18:25-30 Renouncing for the sake of God

8 Wednesday Patron’s Day of Mar Dominic Kokkattu
Rom 13:1-6 Every authority is from God
Mathew 22:15-22 Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s.

St. Dominic (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
1 Cor 2:1-10 Hidden wisdom of God
Luke9:57-62 Go and proclaim the Kingdom of God

9 Thursday Jas 4:13-17 Boasting in arrogance is evil
Luke9:49-56 Whoever is not against you is for you

10 Friday Patron’s day of Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy
Tit 2:11-15 Blissful Hope
Mathew 23:13-22 The hypocracy of Scribes and Pharisees

11 Saturday Rom 13:7-10 The one who loves another has fulfilled the law
John 17:20-26 They may be one as we are one

St. Clare (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
Dt 17:6-9 God’s own holy people
Is 62:1-5 People glorified by the protection of the Lord
Phil 3:8-14 Renounce everything for Christ
Mathew 19:27-29 A hundred fold reward

12 Sunday + The Fifth Sunday of Kaitha (Propria Vol. III. Page 662)
Lev 23:33-44 Be engaged in matters of God
Is 28:14-22 I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet
2 Cor 12:14-21 Paul who spends everything for others
Luke16:19-31 (16:19-17:10) Show concern for the poor

13 Monday 1 Cor 7:17-24 Lead the life that the Lord has assigned
Luke16:10-17 One can not serve two masters

14  Tuesday  1 Cor 5:6-8 Unleavened bread of sincerety and truth
Luke17:5-10 We are worthless slaves

St. Maxmillian Kolbe (Propria Vol. IV. Page 922
1 Pet 3:14-17 When we suffer for doing good, we are blessed
Luke9:23-36 Renounce life for the sake of Christ

15 Wednesday + Assumption of our Lady (Propria Vol. III.Page 727)
Important feast day and a day of obligation.
Episcopal ordination of Mar Joseph Pallikaparambil (1973)
Independence Day (Propria Vol. I. Page 298)
Ex 15:11-18 Song of Moses
Act 1:1-8 Power through the Holy Spirit
Rom 16:17-27 (16:1-27) Be wise about what is good
John 2:1-12 (John 2:1-12 + Mathew 12:46-50+13:53-57 + Luke11:27-28) Do whatever he tells you

16 Thursday Rom 14:7-9 If we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord
John 6:60-65 It is the Spirit that gives life

17 Friday St. Simoni and her seven sons
2 Mac 7:1-9 (Dan 3:25-45) The martydom of seven brothers
Act 7:51-60 ( 6:8-7:2 + 7:51-8:2) The martydom of Stephen
Heb 11:32-12:2 (11:3-10,32-12:2 ) Witness to faith through suffering
Mathew 10:16-25 (10:16-33) Suffering for the sake of Christ

18 Saturday 1Cor 14:13-19 The gifts are for the good of the Church
John 8:48-59 Before Abraham was, I am

19 Sunday + The Sixth Sunday of Kaitha (Propria Vol. III. Page 671)
Lev 19:1-4, 9-14 You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy
Is 29:17-24 (29:13-24) The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord
1 Thes 2:1-12 The innocent behavior
Luke17:11-19 (17:5-19) Jesus cleanses ten lepers

20 Monday 2 Cor 8:1-7 We want you to excel in generosity
Mk 6:45-52 Do not be afraid, I am with you
21  Tuesday  Jas 1:2-8 The faith succeeds in trial
Mk 11:12-14, 20-26 Everything is possible in faith

St. Pius X (Propria Vol. IV. Page 931)
1 Kings 19:3-8 God who protects Elijah
Prov 9:1-5 Stupidity leads to destruction
1 Thes 2:2-4 We shall please God
John 21:15-19 Take care of my sheep

22 Wednesday 2 Cor 8:8-15 Be generous
Mk 6:53-56 All who touched were healed

23 Thursday Death anniversary of Mar Joseph Irimpan (1997)
Jas 1:12-18 Those who endure temptation will receive the crown of life
Mathew 7:21-28 One who does the will of the Father will inherit the Kingdom of heaven

24 Friday St. Bartholomew, the Apostle(Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
The Episcopal ordination of Mar Paul Chittilapilly (1988)
Dt 18:15-19 A prophet like Moses
Is 22:15-22 A warning to Shebana who did the wrong
1 Cor. 12:27-31 We are the body of Christ
Luke 6:12-19 Jesus chooses the Apostles

St. Simon Barsaba and co-martyrs
Dan 3:25-28,36-42 (3:25-45) The prayer of Azariah in the furnace
Act 6:8-15 (6: 8-7:10) The arrest of Stephen
Eph 4:7-12 (4:1-16) The gifts are given to equip us for the work of ministry
John 15:18-25 (15:1-25) If they persecuted me, they will persecute you

25 Saturday Jas 1:19-27 Hearing and doing the word
Luke8:16-21 Act according to the Word of God

26 Sunday + The Seventh Sunday of Kaitha (Propria Vol. III. Page 680)
Lev 19:15-19 (19:15-19 + 20:9-14) Do not Judge unjustly
Is 33:1-15 Repent and come back
1 Thes 2:14-20 (2:14-3:13) Share in the suffering of Jesus
Luke18:1-8 (18:1-14) The widow and the judge

27 Monday 1 John 3:18-24 All who obey his commandments abide in him and he abides in them
Mk 3:7-12 The miracles at seaside

28  Tuesday  2 Pet 1:10-15 Be firm in truth
Mk 10:35-45 Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant

St. Augustine (Propria Vol. IV. Page 931)
Dt 10:12-17 Love God with your whole heart
Wisdom 7:10-14 Share your wisdom
2 Cor 5:14-21 Reconcile with God
Mathew 5:13-19 You are the light of the world and salt of the earth

29 Wednesday Blessed Euphrasia
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham
Sir 2:1-6 Trust in the Lord
1 Thes 4:1-8 A life pleasing to God.
Mk 10:35-45 First among you must be servant of all.

30 Thursday Tit 2:1-8 Teach what is consistent with sound doctrine
Luke12:41-48 From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required
31 Friday Jas 2:1-8 God chose the poor people to possess the Kingdom of God
Luke14:15-24 Blessed is he who eats the bread of heaven
 

September 2012
Season of Elijah–Cross–Moses

1 Saturday Eight Days Fast
Rev 3:10-13 Endure patiently in the afflictions
Luke14:1-6 Do good even in Sabbath

The Season of Elijah-Cross-Moses

This season points to the second coming of our Lord and the ultimate success of the cross. The central point of this period is the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross celebrated on 14th September. The early Church believed that Elijah would come before the second coming of Jesus Christ (Malachi 4:5). The fact that at the moment of transfiguration of our Lord, Elijah was present with Him strengthened this belief. The transfiguration of Jesus is a symbol of His second coming. The presence of Moses at the scene of transfiguration may have been the reason why this name is added to the Period of Elijah-Cross–Moses. The main themes during this period are, the end of the world, death and the last judgment. It exhorts us to be always alert against the temptations of the devil and to eradicate sin from our lives.

The early Church believed that the sign that would appear in the sky before the second coming of Christ would be the Cross. Hence we specially remember and celebrate the power and glory of the Cross in this season. In addition, we come across references to the Emperor Constantine’s vision of the cross and the finding of the cross by his mother Helena, in the prayers and hymns of this season. Just as Moses extended his staff over the Red Sea and showed the path to Israel across the sea, Jesus has saved humanity revealing the way to paradise through the cross. Referring to the tree of life in paradise and the bronze serpant raised by Moses in the
desert, this season reminds us of the glory promised to us through the cross. Here we have a foretaste of the heavenly Church to come.

2 Sunday + First Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(First Sunday of Elijah) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 745)
Next Saturday is the Nativity of our Lady

Dt 6:20-7:6 From slavery to freedom
Is 31:1-9 Jerusalem returns to the God they have forsaken
2 Thes 1:3-10 (1:1-10) The steadfastness and faith during all persecutions and afflictions is commented
Luke18:35-19:10 From darkness to the light which is Christ

3 Monday Patron’s day of Mar Gregory Karotemprayil
Jas 4:1-7a To be world’s friend means to be God’s enemy
Luke 6:20-26 The Beatitudes

4  Tuesday  Jas 4:7b-12 Purify your hearts
Luke12:41-48 The faithful or the unfaithful slave

5 Wednesday Jas 4:13-17 Boasting is evil
Luke9:49-56 Whoever is not against you is for you

6 Thursday 2 Pt 3:8-13 The Day of the Lord will come like a thief
Mathew 13:44-51 One who becomes the disciple of the Kingdom of God

7 Friday First Friday
Rev 7:9-17 The reward due to saints
Mathew 19:27-30 Everyone who has left everything for Christ will receive a hundredfold

8 Saturday The Nativity of Our Lady (Propria Vol. III. Page 737)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Sebastian Vadakel (1998)
Gen 17:15-27 (17:1-27) She is the mother of nations
Is 42:18-43:13 Homecoming of Israel
Rom 16:1-16 (16:1-27) Greetings to all
Mathew 1:1-16 The genealogy of Jesus

9 Sunday + Second Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(Second Sunday of Elijah) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 756)
Dt 7:7-11 God maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him and keep his commandments
Is 30:18-26 (30:15-26) The Lord waits to be gracious to you
2 Thes 2:15-33 (2:15-3:18) Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions
Mathew 13:1-9,18-23 (13:1-23) Hear the word and produce fruits

10 Monday Death anniversary of Mar Joseph Kariatty (1786)
Episcopal ordination of Mar James Pazhayattil (1978)
2 Tim 2:14-17a Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him
Mathew 22:22-33 In the resurrection we are like angels in heaven

11  Tuesday  Episcopal Ordination of Mar Jose Chittooparambil (2010)
1 Tim 6:11-16 Keep the commandments innocently
Mathew 7:1-6 With the judgment you make you will be judged

12 Wednesday 2 Pt 2:4-10 The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial
Mk 8:11-21 Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod

13 Thursday 1 Pet 1:22-25 The Word of the Lord endures forever
Luke17:20-37 The coming of the Kingdom

St. John Chrysostom (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Eph 4:1-7,11-13 Service is to build up the Church
Mk 4:1-9 The sowed seed

14 Friday The Exaltation of the Cross (Propria Vol. IV.Page 775)
Is 42:13-17 (42:13-43:12) The victory ofGod
Act 2:29-36 (2:14-36) God has made Christ both Lord and Messiah whom you crucified
1 Cor 1:18-31 Cross, the sign of the power of God
Luke24:13-35 Messiah suffered and entered glory

15 Saturday Death anniversary of Mar Clement Thottunkal (1991)
1 Pet. 2:11-19 Abstain from the desires of the flesh
Mathew 8:5-13 The people eligible for the banquet in heaven

16 Sunday Third Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(First Sunday of Cross) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 797)
Dt 8:11-20 Do not forget the Lord your God amidst the world’s prosperity
Is 33:13-24 The reign of God in Sion
Phil 2:1-11 (1:27-2:11) Christ emptied himself and God exalted him and gave the name that is above every name
Mathew 4:12-17 (4:12-5:16) Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near

17 Monday 2 Tim 4:1-4 Always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist
Mathew 22:15-22 People amazed at the words of Jesus

18  Tuesday  1 John 2:12-17 Those who do the will of God live forever
Luke6:27-36 Great will be your reward in heaven

19 Wednesday 2 Tim 3:10-17 All who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted
Luke21:25-33 Redemption is at you hand

20 Thursday 1 John 2:18-21 You have been anointed by the Holy One.
Mathew 21:34-36 Be alert at all times, praying

21 Friday St. Mathew, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
Patron’s day of Mar Mathew Vattakuzhy, Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakel, Mar Mathew Moolakkatt, Mar Mathew Arackal and Mar Mathew Anikuzhikkattil
1 Chr 29:10-19 Blessed be God for ever
Ezek 1:1-14 The vision of Ezekiel
Heb 11:23-26 Suffer for Christ’s sake
Mathew 9:9-13 Jesus choses Levi as disciple

22 Saturday 1 John 4:1-6 Realize the real Spirit
Mark 13:3-13 Be patient till the last moment

23 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Elijah – Cross – Moses
(Second Sunday of Cross) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 806)
Dt 9:1-8 Israel who inherits the promised land through the power of God
Is 25:1-8 God the refuge and the fort
Phi 3:7-14 (3:1-14) Paul who renounces everything for the sake of God
Mathew 17:14-23 (17:14-27) If you have faith nothing will be impossible for you

24 Monday 1 John 4:7-11 The one who loves is a child of God
Mathew 9:14-17 New wine in the fresh wineskins

25  Tuesday  1 John 5:13-21 One who is born from God does not sin
John 8:39-47 One who comes from the Lord listens to the word of God

26 Wednesday Rom 3:1-8 The faithfulness and justice of God
Mathew 10:26-33 Give witness without fear

27 Thursday 2 Cor 13:5-10 Hold on to your faith
Mathew 21:18-22 Pray with strong faith

St. Vincent de Paul (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
Dt 24:10-18 Be kind to the poor
Is 42:1-9 The servant of the Lord
1 Cor 1:26-31 God chooses us
Mathew 9:35-38 Jesus went about doing good

28 Friday 2 Pt 1:10-15 Be eager to confirm your call and election
Mathew 11:11-19 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence.

29 Saturday Eph 5:15-21 Use your time fruitfully
Mk 6:30-34 Sheep without shepherd

Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
Patron’s day of Mar Raphael Thattil
Rev 12:7-12 Michael and angels
John 1:43-51 The angels ascending and descending

St. Jerome (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941) (30 Sunday)
Dt 7:1-11 You are a holy people
Sir 24:12-17 Like the rose bushes of Jericho
2 Tim 3:12-17 Holy life is God-inspired
Mathew 13:44-52 Parables about the kingdom of God

30 Sunday + The Fifth Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(Third Sunday of Cross) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 825)
Dt 9:13-22 The faith of Israel
Is 26:1-11 (26:1-19) In the path of your judgments, O Lord we wait for you
Phli 4:4-19 (4:4-23) Rejoice, for the Lord is near
Mathew 15:21-28 (15:21-38) The faith of the Cananite woman
 

October 2012

Seasons of Elijah-Cros-Moses and Dedication of the Church

1 Monday Episcopal Ordination of Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam CST.
Patron’s day of Mar Remigious Inchananiyil.
2 Pet 1:20-2:3 False prophets
Mathew 15:1-9 Tradition and the Commandments

St. Therese of Child Jesus (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
Dt 32:8-12 The Lord is my portion
Is 66:12-24 The God who consoles like a mother
Eph 3:14-19 Christ’s love is our strength
Mathew 18:1-5 Be like a child

2  Tuesday  1 John 2:1-6 Jesus our mediator
Luke21:5-6,20-24 The destruction of Jerusalem Guardian Angel
Act 12:6-11 God saved me by sending his angel
Mathew 18:6-11,10-11 Their angels continually see the face of God

3 Wednesday 2 Pet 3:1-7 The second coming of the Lord
Mathew 23:29-36 Hypocrisy of Pharisees and Scribes

4 Thursday Episcopal ordination of Mar Dominic Kokkatt (1984)
Tit 2:11-14 Await with hope
Mk 9:42-48 Do not be a stumbling block before the little ones

St. Francis Assisi (Propria Vol. IV. Page 912)
Dt 15:7-11 Help the poor
Is 6:1-7 Isaiah’s revelation
Gal 6:14-18 Crucified to the world for Christ
Mathew 11:25-30 Jesus the comforter of the afflicted

5 Friday First Friday
2 Thes 3:6-12 Do not be weary in doing what is right
Mk 8:31-38 The Son of Man should suffer and enter into the glory of God

6 Saturday Episcopal Ordination of Mar Joseph Kunnath (1999)
1 Thes 2:13-20 Keep perseverence in suffering
John 7:25-30 No one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come

7 Sunday + Sixth Sunday of Elijah–Cross–Moses
(Fourth Sunday of Cross) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 834)
Dt 10:12-22 Renounce selfishness and trust in God’s righteousness
Is 33:1-6 (33:1-14) The Lord filled Zion with justice and righteousness
1 Cor 14:12-20 (14:1,3,12,20,21,26,31,32,33) Be infants in evil but in thinking be adults
Mathew 18:1-9 (18:1-18) Repent and become like children

8 Monday 1 Thes 5:23-28 The One who calls you is faithful
Mathew 24:45-51 The faithful and wise

9  Tuesday  Death anniversary of the Servant of God Mar Mathew Kavukatt(1969)
2 Tim 2:3-12 Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus
Mk 6:18-29 The death of John the Baptist

10 Wednesday 2 Tim 2:21-26 Call on the Lord from a pure heart
Mathew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth and light of the world

11 Thursday 1 John 1:4-11 God is light and in him there is no darkness at all
John 5:39-47 Come to Jesus to have life

12 Friday 2 Tim 1:1-7 God did not give us a spirit of cowardice
Luke21:7-19 By your endurance you will gain your soul

13 Saturday 2 Tim 1:8-14 Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.
Luke10:17-21 Rejoice that your names are written in heaven

14 Sunday Seventh Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(First Sunday of Moses) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 842)
Dt 11:1-12 The land you are crossing to occupy is a land that the Lord your God looks after
Is 40:12-17 (40:1-17) God is great
2 Cor 2:12-16a (1:23-2:16) We are the aroma of Christ to God
Mathew 20:1-16 God’s righteousness surpases man’s justice.

15 Monday Tit 3:6-9+14 Do good works
Luke10:38-42 Mary has chosen the better part

St. Teresa of Avila (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Dt 11:10-15 Abide by the laws of the Lord
Is 61:10-11 I rejoice in the Lord
Col 2:20-3:4 I will be raised with Christ
Mathew 11:25-30 Jesus is the comforter of the afflicted

16  Tuesday  Bl. Thevarparambil Kunjachan (Propria Vol. IV.Page 901)
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham
Is 44:1-4 I will bestow my grace upon your children.
1 Pet 4:12-19 Live according to the will of God.
John 10:1-15 I am the good shepherd.

17 Wednesday Heb 4:1-11 Disobedience prevents from entering the rest
Luke11:14-23 Whoever is not with me is against me

St. Ignatius of Antioch (Propria Vol. I. Page 289)
2 Sam. 22:31-35 The Lord is the shield of those who depend on Him
Wisdom. 3:1-6 The soul of the righteous is in God’s hands
Rom. 8:35-39 Nothing should separate us from the love of Jesus
John 12:20-26 Fall and die as a grain of wheat

18 Thursday St. Luke the Evangelist (Propria Vol. I. Page 131)
Tob. 12:6-15 With fitting honor declare to all people the deeds of God
Sir. 38:1-9 Doctor and healing Col. 4:10-15(4:10-15 + 2 Cor 8:16-24) Luke preached the Word with Paul
Luke 10:1-9 Seventy disciples are sent

19 Friday Heb 10:1-10 Law is the shadow of the good things to come
Luke 9:28-36 They saw his glory

20 Saturday Phil 2:12-16 Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
John 4:39-42 Jesus is truly the Savior of the world

21 Sun + Eighth Sunday of Elijah – Cross – Moses
(Second Sunday of Moses) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 834)
Dt 11:26-32 (11:13-12:1) Blessing for those who obey the commandments of the Lord
Is 41:1-7 (40:18-41:7) Israel assured of God’s help
Gal 5:16-26 (5:1-26) Live by the Spirit and do not gratify the desires of the flesh
Luke8:41b-56 Your faith has made you well

Mission Sunday
Act 22:6-21 Apostle of the Gentiles
Mathew 28:16-20 Mission of preaching the Gospel

22 Monday Episcopal Ordination of Mar John Vadakkel (2009)
Heb 10:19-25 We have a great priest over the house of God
Mathew 18:10-24 No one shall be lost

23  Tuesday  Gal 6:11-18 Crucified to the world for the sake of Christ
Luke4:38-44 She got up and began to serve Him

24 Wednesday Heb 11:11-22 The faith of the Fathers
Luke5:12-16 Lord, if you choose, you can make me clean

25 Thursday Episcopal ordination of Mar Joseph Arumachadath (2008)
Rom 14:10-12 We will all stand before the judgment seat of God
Mathew 25:1-13 Keep awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour

26 Friday Rom 8:26-30 Predestined to be conformed to the image of his son
Mk 10:13-16 It is to such as the children that the kingdom of God belongs

27 Saturday Heb 12:1-11God disciplines us that we may share his holiness
Mathew 12:46-50 Whoever does the will of the Father is the true kindred of Jesus

28 Sunday + The Ninth Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(Third Sunday of Moses) (Propria Vol. IV. Page 842)
Episcopal Ordination of Pandarassery Mar Joseph
Dt 13:12-18 Do not let anything devoted to destruction stick to your hand
Is 41:8-16 (41:8-20) Do not be afraid, for I am your God
Gal 6:12-18 (6:1-18) I will never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
Mathew 8:23-34 (8:23-9:9) Even the winds and the sea obey Him

Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
Ex 15:11-13 The Lord is splendid in holiness
Wisdom 10: 15-21 Wisdomdom will open the mouth of the dump
Eph 6:10-17 Gird your loins with truth and stand firm
John 15:18-25 Jesus has chosen us

29 Monday 1 John 2:18-21 You have been anointed by the Holy One
Mathew 24:3-14 Signs of the end of the age

30  Tuesday  1 Thes 4:9-12 You have been taught by God to love one another
John 11:1-6 Let us go, that we may die with him
31 Wednesday 1 Cor 15:35-41 What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable
Mathew 25:14-30 Good and trustworthy slave

November 2012
Season of Dedication of the Church and Annunciation

1 Thursday 2 Thes 2:13-17 Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught
Mathew 24:29-34 The coming of the Son of Man
Feast of All Saints (Propria Vol. II. Page 406)
1 John 3:1-3 When Christ appears we shall see Him
Mathew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

2 Friday First Friday
2 Thes 3:13-18 Do not be weary in doing what is right
Mk 2:13-17 Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick

All Souls day (Propria Vol. I. Page 230)
Ezek 37:1-14 The Lord will raise you up
2Mac 12:38-45 The expectation of the resurrection of the dead
1Cor 15:51-58 The mortal nature must put on immortality
John 11:17-27 Jesus, the life and resurrection

3 Saturday Rev 21:1-4 The new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God
Mathew 24:37-44 You do not know on what day your Lord is coming

Season of Dedication of the Church

The last four weeks of the liturgical year belong to this season. Though there are different views regarding the origin of this season, the prayers indicate that it is the period of the dedication of the Church. In the beginning of this season, we remember Jesus offering the Church, His spouse, to the Father after the last judgment. At the end of the ages, the Church, with her children, meets her bridegroom in heavenly Jerusalem. It is a foretaste of the eternal bliss to come. Thus the liturgical year reminds us that the Christians are called upon to attain the eternal glory through the Church.

4 Sunday + First Sunday of Dedication of the Church (Propria Vol. IV. Page 860)
Ex 40:17-27,34-38 (40:17-38) The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle
Is 6:1-8 ( 6:1-13) The hem of His robe filled the temple
1 Cor 12:27-13:13 Love is the greatest gift
Mathew 16:13-19 I will build my church on this rock

5 Monday 2 Thes 3:13-18 Do not beweary in doing what is right
Mk 2:13-17 Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick

Sts. Zachariah and Elizabeth
Col 1:21-23 Stability of Faith
Luke1:5-25 Lord’s mercy on Zachariah and Elizabeth

6  Tuesday  Death anniversary of Mar George Alappat (1973)
Episcopal ordination of Mar Gratian Mundadan (1977)
Heb 6:7-12 Inherit the promises
Mathew 13:1-9 The sowed seed

7 Wednesday Heb 12:1-6 Let us run looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith
Luke 8:26-39 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac

8 Thursday Rev 3:8-13 Because you have kept my word of patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial
Mathew 9:35-38 Ask the lord of the harvest to send out laborers

9 Friday Heb 12:7-13 Endure trials for the sake of discipline
Luke 9:57-62 Would-be followers of Jesus

10 Saturday Acts 10:9-16 Peter’s vision of the church
Luke5:1-11 From now on you will be catching people

11 Sunday + Second Sunday of Dedication of the Church (Propria Vol. IV. Page 872)
Next Sunday is World Day of Communication (Special collection)
Ex 40:1-16 (39:32-40:16) The Tabernacle and its equipments are sanctified
1 Kigs 8:22-29 (8:10-29) Solomon’s prayer before the altar
Heb 8:1-6 (8:1-9:10) We have a high priest seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty
Mathew 12:1-11 (12:1-21) The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath

12 Monday 2 Cor. 4:11-15 We ar always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake
Mathew 19:23-30 For God all things are possible

13  Tuesday  1 Cor 4:1-5 We are the servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries
Mt19:16-22 If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments

14 Wednesday 2 Cor 11:7-15 False Apostles
Mathew 21:23-27 The authority of Jesus

15 Thursday 2 Cor 11:16-21 Paul’s sufferings as an apostle
Luke10:8-16 Whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me

16 Friday Syro-Malabar Hierarchy is instituted (1924)
Gal 4:12-20 I am in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you
Luke10:17-20 Rejoice that your names are written in heaven

17 Saturday 3 John 1:5-12 Whoever does good is from God
Luke 22:24-30 I am among you as one who serves

18 Sunday + Third Sunday of Dedication of the Church (Propria Vol. IV. Page 882)
World Day of Communication (Special collection)
Num 9:15-18 (7:1-10+9:15-18) The tent of the covenant is filled with the glory of God
Is 54:1-15 Good news about the new Jerusalem
Heb 9:5-15 (9:1-15) Christ entered once for all into the Holy Place with his own blood
John 2:13-22 (2:12-22) The body of Christ is the temple

19 Monday Heb 13:9-16 Here we have no lasting city
Luke11:1-4 The prayer that Jesus tought

20  Tuesday  Jude 1:17-25 Keep yourself in the love of God for eternal life
John 4:43-54 The royal official and his whole family believes in Jesus

21 Wednesday Death anniversary of Mar Sebastian Vayalil (1986)
Col 4:2-6 Let your speech always be gracious
Mathew 16:21-28 The followers of Christ must deny themselves

22 Thursday Rev 19:11-16 Christ, the king of kings
John 18:28-37 My kingdom does not belong to this world

23 Friday Rev 19:5-10 Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb
Mathew 22:1-14 Many are called, but few are chosen

24 Saturday Rev 4:1-11 Jesus is worthy to receive all glory and honor
Mathew 12:22-32 Kigdom of God has come to you

25 Sunday + Fourth Sunday of Dedication of the Church
Feast of the Christ the King (Propria Vol. IV, Page 891)
1 Kigs 6:11-19 (6:1-19) I will dwell among the children of Israel
Ezek 43:1-7 (43:1-7+44:1-5) The glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east
Heb 9:16-28 Christ entered heaven to appear in the presence of God on our behalf
Mathew 22:41-46 (22:41-23:22) Christ who sits at the right hand side of God

26 Monday Rev 21:9-21 The new Jerusalem
Luke 9:7-17 You give them something to eat

27  Tuesday  1 Thes 4:1-8 The reward of faith
Mk 5:25-34 If I touch his clothes, I will be made well

28 Wednesday Episcopal ordination of Mar Jacob Manathodath (1992)
Heb 1:1-4 In these last days God has spoken to us by hisSon
Mathew 22:41-46 Christ the son of David

29 Thursday Rev 21:1-8 The New Heaven and Earth
John 17:12-19 I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves

30 Friday St. Andrew, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III V. Page 611)
Patron’s day of Mar Andrews Thazhath
Gen 28:10-17 Dream of Jacob
Zech 8:20-23 Let us entreat for the favor of Yahweh
Rom. 10:10-18 How great is the feet of the messengers of the Gospel
Mathew 4:18-22 Jesus calls Andrew
 

December 2012
Season of Annunciation–Nativity

1 Saturday 25 days fasting begins.
Rom 13:8-14 Salvation is nearer to us
Luke3:15-18 John the fore runner of Messiah

Period of Annunciation

The liturgical year of the Syro-Malabar Church begins with the period of Annunciation. The four weeks in preparation to the feast of the Nativity of Jesus, celebrated on 25th December constitute this season. Since we practice abstinence from 1st to 25th December in preparation for Christmas, we call this period “25 days Lent”. The salvific acts which found fulfillment in Jesus Christ begin with the birth of Jesus. This season is called ‘subbara’ in Syriac language. The meaning of this term is ‘declaration, ‘announcement’ etc. What angel Gabriel announced to holy Mary was the greatest glad news to humanity that eagerly waited for the Saviour. Thus, this season is developed in the context of the mystery of incarnation completed in the fullness of time.

The Church recalls during these days the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist, the predecessor of Jesus, and also the joyful event of the birth of John the Baptist. As a preparation for the celebration of the mystery of incarnation, this season also recalls creation, disobedience of our first parents and its consequences, the miserable state of the broken humanity, the promise of salvation offered by God, God’s covenant with humanity, and the prophecies about the Savior. During this season we also meditate on the role of Mary in the history of the plan of salvation.

The readings, prayers and hymns of the season remind us that like the people in the Old Testament who became aware of their miserable condition and their hope for the Saviour, the people of the New Testament also should become aware of their helplessness and sinful situation and walk towards Jesus and give place in their hearts for Jesus to be born.

2 Sunday + First Sunday of Annunciation (Propria Vol. I. Page 9)
Gen17:15:22 (17:1-27) I will bless Sarah and I will give you a son by her
Is 43:1-7,10-11 (42:18-43:13) O Israel I have redeemed you
Eph 5:21-6:4 The Christian household
Luke1:5-25 (1:1-25) The birth of John the Baptist foretold

3 Monday St. Francis Xavier (Propria Vol. IV. Page 922)
Dt 26:16-19 You are a holy people
Is 45:20-24 There is no God besides me
2 Cor 6:3-10 We are God’s servants
Mk 6:7-13 Jesus sends out His disciples

4  Tuesday  Rom 13:11-14 It is now the moment for you to wake from sleep
Luke1:18-20 The unbelief of Zechariah

5 Wednesday 1 Cor 1:4-9 God is faithful
Luke1:21-25 Zechariah remained unable to speak

6 Thursday Heb 13:7-10,14-16 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings
Mathew 24:45-51 The faithful or the unfaithful slave

7 Friday First Friday
Col 3: 1-10 Seek the things that are above
Mathew 13:12-17 Blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear

St. Ambrose (Propria Vol. IV. Page 941)
Dt 7:1-11 You are a holy people
Sir 15:1-6 The man of God received God’s wisdom
2 Tim 4:1-8 The crown of righteousness
Luke14: 25-33 Cost of discipleship

8 Saturday Feast of Immaculate Conception of Our Lady (Propria Vol. I. Page 248)
Sir 24:1-14 (24:1-34) The greatness of wisdom
Wisdom 8:1-10 (7:21-8:10) Wisdom is the source of blessing
Heb 1:1-3+2:16-18 God’s son
Luke1:46-55 (Mathew1:1-17+Luke 1:46-55) The magnificat

9 Sunday + Second Sunday of Annunciation (Propria Vol. I.Page 29)
Death anniversary of Mar Louis Pazheparampil (1919)
Num 22:30-35 (22:20-23:2) Balaam gets instructions from the angel
Is 43:25-44:5 (43:14-44:5) Restoration and protection promised to Israel
Col 4:2-6 (4:2-18) Pray with gratitude
Luke1:26-38 (1:26-56) Birth of Jesus is announced

10 Monday Eph 4:13-16 We must grow up in every way into Christ
John 14:11-14 If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it

11  Tuesday  1 Thes 5:5-11 You are all children of light and children of the day
Luke10:21-24 Blessed are the eyes that see what you see

12 Wednesday Eph 1:3-12 God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world
Luke1:34-38 Here am I, the servant of the Lord

13 Thursday Rom 12:9-18 Love one another with mutual affection
Luke1:39-45 Mary visits Elizabeth

14 Friday 2 Cor 8:11-15 Be ready to help others
Luke1:46-56 Magnificat

St. John of the Cross (Propria Vol. IV. Page 922)
1 Cor 2:1-10 Hidden and mysterious wisdom
Luke14:25-33 Discipleship demands sacrifice

15 Saturday Heb 3:12-19 No one shall have an unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God
Luke11:33-36 Consider whether the light in you is not darkness

16 Sunday + Third Sunday of Annunciation (Propria Vol. I.Page 29)
Gen 18:1-10 (18:1-19) A son is promised to Abraham
Jud 13:2-7,24 (13:2-24) The birth of Samson
Eph 3:1-13 (3:1-21) Paul, the apostle of gentiles
Luke1:57-66 (1:57-80) Birth of John the Baptist

17 Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8 Clean out the old yeast of malice and evil
Luke6:43-45 Each tree is known by its own fruit

18  Tuesday  The Miraculous Cross of Mylapore (Propria Vol. I.Page 256)
Ex 17:4-6 Stream from the rock
Wisdom. 7:7-9 Wisdomdom is precious than jewel
Eph. 2:8-22 All are united in Christ Jesus
John 14:1-6 Jesus the way, the truth and the life

19 Wednesday Death anniversary of Mar John Menacherry (1919)
1 Thes . 2:13-17 You received the Word of God as what it really is
Luke 16:10-13 Be faithful

20 Thursday Gal 4:18-20 I am in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you
Luke1:67-79 Zechariah’s prophecy

21 Friday The establishment of Syro-Malabar Hierarchy (1923)
Col 1:10-16 Lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him
Mk 1:1-8 The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me

22 Saturday Eph. 1:15-23 All things are put under His feet
John 3:22-30 He must increase, but I must decrease

23 Sunday + Fourth Sunday of Annunciation (Propria Vol. I. Page 38)
Gen. 24:50-67 Isaac receives Rebekah
1 Sam. 1:1-18 (1:1-28) Samuel’s birth and dedication
Eph. 5:5-21 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord
Mathew 1:18-24 God’s intervention in birth of Jesus.

24 Monday Col . 4:6-14 Let your speech always be gracious
John . 1: 14-18 The Word became flesh

25  Tuesday  + Christmas – The Nativity of our Lord
(See the Liturgy of Christmas)
Day of Obligation
Is. 7:10-16+9:1-3,6-7 The young woman shall bear a son, and
shall name him Immanuel
Mic. 4:1-3+5:2-5,8-9 From you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel
Gal. 3:15-4:6 In the fullness of time God sent his Son
Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus Christ

26 We Eph. 4:17-24 Lead a new life in Christ
Mathew 2:1-12 The visit of the wise men

St. Stephen (Propria Vol. I.Page148)
Act. 6:8-10 + 7:54-59 The martyrdom of St. Stephen
Mathew 10:16-22 Whoever holds out to the end will be saved

27 Thursday St. John, the Apostle (Propria Vol. III. Page 611)
Patron’s day of Mar John Vadakkel
Ex. 33:9-23 God is with the people
Sir. 15:1-6 The God’s servant will receive the rewards
Rom. 8:35-39 Who can separate us from the love of Christ?
John 21:20-24 The disciple whom Jesus loved

28 Friday Holy Childhood Day (The Infant’s Day)
Gen 4:3-8 Cain murders Abel
Jer 31:15-17 A voice of lamentation and bitter weeping from Ramah
Heb 11:32-38 Persecuted for faith
Mathew 2:13-18 The massacre of the infants

The Divine Motherhood of Mary (Propria Vol. I. Page 69)
Ex 15:11-21(15:11-21+Mic.6:1-5+Jer.31:13-17) The song of Moses
Act 1:12-14 (1:1-14) Apostles in prayer together with Mary
Rom 16:17-20,25-27(16:1-27) The God of peace will shortly crush Satan under your feet
Luke1:39-45(Luke1:26-55+Mathew 1:1-16,18-25) Blessed are you among women

29 Saturday Heb 5:11-14 Warning against falling away
Luke12:54-59 Interpret the present time

30 Sunday + First Sunday of Nativity (Propria Vol. I. Page 61)
Gen 21:9-21(21:1-21) God protects the son of the slave woman
1 Sam 1:21-28 (1:19-28) Samuel is given to the Lord
Gal 4:21-5:1 Christ has set us free
Mathew 2:1-12 (2:1-23)Visit of the magi

Feast of Holy Family
Gen 1:26-28 He created them male and female
Sir 3:1-9 The duties of the parents
Col 3:18-21 The family life in Christ
Mathew 2:13-14,19-23 The flight to Egypt

31 Monday End of the Year (Propria Vol. I. Page 265)
Gal 4:4-7 Christ was born under the law to redeem those who were under the law
Luke16:10-13 Be faithful

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