[Salvation]

January 2012

Pope's Intentions

General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters.
That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.

Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace.
That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.

[Salvation]

Monday, January 02, 2012
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors (Memorial)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

1 John 2:22-28 Psalm 98:1-4 John 1:19-28 Thou art blessed and venerable, O Virgin Mary, who with purity unstained wast found to be the Mother of our Saviour. Virgin Mother of God, He whom the whole world was unable to contain enclosed Himself in thy womb, being made man. -- Gradual, Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1945