The BreadCast

November 8 - Sunday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Under God" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

November 7 - Saturday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Let all your works give you thanks, O Lord, and let your faithful ones bless you."

November 6 - Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The worldly take more initiative than the otherworldly when it comes to dealing with their own kind."

November 5 - Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."

November 4 - Prayer to St. Charles Borromeo

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O defender of the Catholic faith..."

November 4 - Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Love is the fulfillment of the law."

November 3 - Prayer to St. Martin de Porres

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O humble and charitable soul..."

November 3 - Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Come along, everything is ready now."

November 1 - Prayer to All Saints

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O God's holy ones..."

November 1 - All Saints

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Everyone who has this hope based on Him makes himself pure as He is pure."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

October 31 - Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Lord will not cast off His people, nor abandon His inheritance."

October 30 - Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They could not answer."

October 29 - Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"For your sake we are being slain all the day long."

October 28 - Prayer to Sts. Simon and Jude

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O zealous and loving apostles..."

October 28 - Sts. Simon and Jude

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"You are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

October 27 - Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Hoping for what we cannot see means awaiting it with patient endurance."

October 26 - Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."

October 25 - Sunday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"They departed in tears, but I will console them and guide them."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "No Paranoia" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 24 - Prayer to St. Anthony Mary Claret

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O zealous apostle..."

October 24 - Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You will all come to the same end unless you reform."

October 23 - Prayer to St. John of Capistrano

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O tireless preacher of God's Word..."

October 23 - Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Why do you not judge for yourselves what is just?"

October 22 - Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Lord watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked vanishes."

October 21 - Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Offer yourselves to God as men who have come back from the dead to life."

October 20 - Prayer to St. Paul of the Cross

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O true lover of the Crucified..."

October 20 - Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"To do your will, O God, is my delight, and your law is within my heart!"

October 19 - Prayer to Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf, and Companions

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O heroic witnesses..."

October 19 - Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"We should serve Him devoutly and through all our days be holy in His sight."

October 18 - Prayer to St. Luke

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O bringer of the Good News..."

October 18 - Sunday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Sunset Bleeds Me Clean" (2nd half) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 17 - Prayer to St. Ignatius of Antioch

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O wheat of Christ..."

October 17 - Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"All depends on faith, everything is a grace."

October 16 - Prayer to Margaret Mary Alacoque

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O apostle of Christ's Sacred Heart..."

October 16 - Prayer to St. Hedwig

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O mother of the unfortunate..."

October 16 - Friday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Happy is the man to whom the Lord imputes not guilt, in whose spirit there is no guile."

October 15 - Prayer to St. Teresa of Jesus

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O teacher and Mother..."

October 15 - Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"This generation will have to account for the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world."

October 14 - Prayer to St. Callistus I

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O slave become Shepherd..."

October 14 - Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Your hard and impenitent heart is storing up retribution for that day of wrath when the just judgment of God will be revealed."

October 13 - Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They stultified themselves through speculating to no purpose, and their senseless hearts were darkened."

October 12 - Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You have a greater than Jonah here."

October 11 - Sunday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"The Word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "In Your Eyes" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 10 - Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Near is the day of the Lord in the valley of decision."

October 9 - Prayer to St. John Leonardi

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O caretaker of souls..."

October 9 - Prayer to St. Denis and Companions

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd of a faithful people..."

October 9 - Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"It is near, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and somberness!"

October 8 - Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"For you who fear my Name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays."

October 7 - Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O Mother of prayer..."

October 7 - Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Your kingdom come."

October 6 - Prayer to St. Bruno

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O crown of contemplation..."

October 6 - Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He repented of the evil that He had threatened to do them; He did not carry it out."

October 5 - Prayer to St. Maria Faustina

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O apostle of mercy..."

October 5 - Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"A Samaritan who was journeying along came on him and was moved to pity at the sight."

October 4 - Prayer to St. Francis of Assisi

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O image of Christ..."

October 4 - Sunday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Marriage" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 3 - Saturday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He who has brought disaster upon you will, in saving you, bring you back enduring joy."

October 2 - Prayer to the Guardian Angels

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O messengers of God..."

October 2 - Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"We have been disobedient to the Lord, our God, and only too ready to disregard His voice."

October 1 - Prayer to St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O little flower of Jesus..."

October 1 - Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They understood the words that had been expounded to them."

September 30 - Prayer to St. Jerome

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great interpreter of holy Scripture..."

September 30 - Wednesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"How could we sing a song of the Lord in a foreign land?"

September 29 - Prayer to Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O mighty messengers of the Lord..."

September 29 - Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"You shall see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

September 28 - Prayer to St. Lawrence de Ruiz and Companions

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O simple and devout layman..."

September 28 - Prayer to St. Wenceslaus

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O faithful ruler..."

September 28 - Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The city shall be filled with boys and girls playing in her streets."

September 27 - Prayer to St. Vincent de Paul

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O blessed help of the poor..."

September 27 - Sunday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Would that all the people to the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow His Spirit on them all!"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Open Air" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 26 - Prayer to Sts. Cosmas and Damian

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O highly honored martyrs..."

September 26 - Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They shall come streaming to the Lord's blessings."

September 25 - Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Greater will be the future glory of this house than the former, says the Lord."

September 24 - Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He who earned wages earned them for a bag with holes in it."

September 23 - Prayer to St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O holy priest..."

September 23 - Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Turn back, you sinners! do the right thing before Him: perhaps He may look with favor upon you, and show you mercy."

September 22 - Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The elders of the Jews continued to make progress in the building, supported by the message of the prophets."

September 21 - Prayer to St. Matthew

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O faithful apostle..."

September 21 - St. Matthew

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"Through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

September 20 - Prayer to Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O blessed, holy martyrs..."

September 20 - Sunday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Unbind Yourself" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 19 - Prayer to St. Januarius

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O protector of your sheep..."

September 19 - Saturday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Keep God's command without blame or reproach until our Lord Jesus shall appear."

September 18 - Friday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation, and a trap."

September 17 - Prayer to St. Robert Bellarmine

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O wise doctor..."

September 17 - Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it."

September 16 - Prayer to Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O brothers in Christ..."

September 16 - Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"God's wisdom is vindicated by all who accept it."

September 15 - Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O sorrowful Mother..."

September 15 - Tuesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He who walks in the way of integrity shall be in my service."

September 14 - Triumph of the Cross

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"God greatly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the Name which is above every other Name."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

September 13 - Prayer to St. John Chrysostom

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O you of golden tongue..."

September 13 - Sunday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Weightless Crucifixion" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 12 - Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Any man who desires to come to me will hear my words and put them into practice."

September 12 - Prayer for the Most Holy Name of Mary

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"O Mary, sweetest of creatures..."

September 11 - Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Remove the plank from your own eye first; then you will see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's eye."

September 10 - Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Whatever you do, whether in speech or in action, do it in the Name of the Lord Jesus."

September 9 - Prayer to St. Peter Claver

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O slave to the slaves..."

September 9 - Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Set your heart on what pertains to higher realms where Christ is seated at God's right hand."

September 8 - Prayer on the Nativity of Mary

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O Virgin who bore the Son of God..."

September 8 - Birth of Mary

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"It is by the Holy Spirit she has conceived this Child."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

September 7 - Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"We admonish all men and teach them in the full measure of wisdom, hoping to make every man complete in Christ."

September 6 - Sunday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder" (2nd half) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 5 - Saturday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Hold fast to faith, be firmly grounded and steadfast in it."

September 4 - Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"New wine should be poured into fresh skins."

September 3 - Prayer to St. Gregory the Great

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great Shepherd..."

September 3 - Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You will multiply good works of every sort and grow in the knowledge of God."

September 2 - Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea."

September 1 - Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord."

August 31 - Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He comes to rule the earth."

August 30 - Sunday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Humbly welcome the Word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "What Is In Your Heart" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 29 - Prayer on the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O witness to the Truth..."

August 29 - Saturday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Those who have, will get more until they grow rich, while those who have not, will lose even the little they have."

August 28 - Prayer to St. Augustine

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd made anew..."

August 28 - Friday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"God has not called us to immorality but to holiness."

August 27 - Prayer to St. Monica

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O tearful mother..."

August 27 - Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Stay awake, therefore! You cannot know the day your Lord is coming."

August 26 - Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Make your lives worthy of the God who calls you to His kingship and glory."

August 25 - Prayer to St. Joseph Calasanz

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O guardian angel of poor children..."

August 25 - Prayer to St. Louis of France

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O loyal subject of the Lord..."

August 25 - Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"First cleanse the inside of the cup so that its outside may be clean."

August 24 - Prayer to St. Bartholomew

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O apostle of the Lamb..."

August 24 - St. Bartholomew

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney, in memory of Mitch Daspit; used by

permission.

August 23 - Prayer to St. Rose of Lima

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O penitential soul..."

August 23 - Sunday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Do you also want to leave?"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Marriage" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 22 - Prayer on the Queenship of Mary

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O Queen of Heaven and earth..."

August 22 - Saturday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The greatest among you will be the one who serves the rest."

August 21 - Prayer to St. Pius X

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O simple priest..."

August 21 - Friday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Wherever you go I will go, wherever you lodge I will lodge, your people shall be my people, and your God my God."

August 20 - Prayer to St. Bernard

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great light of the Church..."

August 20 - Thursday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You have made a vow to the Lord. Do with me as you have vowed."

August 19 - Prayer to St. John Eudes

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O priest of Jesus and Mary..."

August 19 - Wednesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The last shall be first and the first shall be last."

August 18 - Tuesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Go with the strength you have and save Israel from the power of Midian. It is I who send you."

August 17 - Monday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They were quick to stray from the way their fathers had taken, and did not follow their example of obedience to the commandments of the Lord."

August 16 - Prayer to St. Stephen of Hungary

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O faithful king..."

August 16 - Sunday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of His blood, you do not have life within you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Love, the Meaning of" part c. "Love" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 15 - Prayer on the Assumption

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O glorious Virgin Mary..."

August 15 - The Assumption

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."

Written, read and chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

August 14 - Prayer to St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O soldier of the Immaculate Virgin..."

August 14 - Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I gave you a land which you had not tilled and cities which you had not built, to dwell in."

August 13 - Prayer to Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O brothers united in faith..."

August 13 - Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"My heavenly Father will treat you in exactly the same way unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart."

August 12 - Prayer to St. Jane Frances de Chantal

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O tireless worker for the Lord..."

August 12 - Wednesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that I would give to their descendants."

August 11 - Prayer to St. Clare

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O bride of Christ..."

August 11 - Tuesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"It is the Lord who marches before you; He will be with you and never fail or forsake you."

August 10 - Prayer to St. Lawrence

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O generous soul..."

August 10 - St. Lawrence

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"The just man shall be in everlasting remembrance."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

August 9 - Prayer to St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O sacrificial victim..."

August 9 - Sunday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Body of Christ" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 8 - Prayer to St. Dominic

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O humble preacher..."

August 8 - Saturday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Praised be the Lord, I exclaim, and I am safe from my enemies."

August 7 - Prayer to St. Cajetan

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O reformer of the Church..."

August 7 - Prayer to St. Sixtus II and Companions

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O martyrs of the faith..."

August 7 - Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Son of Man will come with His Father's glory accompanied by His angels."

August 6 - The Transfiguration

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"I saw one like a son of man coming on the clouds of heaven."

Written, read and chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

August 5 - Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They forgot the God who had saved them."

August 4 - Prayer to John Mary Vianney

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O priest exemplar..."

August 4 - Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I B

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The presence of the Lord he beholds."

August 3 - Monday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I B

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Israel I would feed with the best of wheat."

August 2 - Prayer to St. Peter Julian Eymard

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O priest of the Blessed Sacrament..."

August 2 - Prayer to St. Eusebius of Vercelli

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O vigorous defender of the divinity of Christ..."

August 2 - Sunday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Do not work for food that perishes but for food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Spirit Rules the Body" from Breath, the Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 1 - Prayer to St. Alphonsus Liguori

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O patron of moral theologians..."

August 1 - Saturday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"It is really the number of crops he sells you."

July 31 - Prayer to St. Ignatius of Loyola

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O strong and holy apostle..."

July 31 - Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Offer as an oblation to the Lord holocausts and cereal offerings, sacrifices and libations, as prescribed for each day."

July 30 - Prayer to St. Peter Chrysologus

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O you of golden words..."

July 30 - Thursday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The cloud covered the meeting tent, and the glory of the Lord filled the Dwelling."

July 29 - Prayer to St. Martha

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O servant of the Lord..."

July 29 - Wednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the Lord."

July 28 - Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The angels will hurl them into the fiery furnace where they will wail and grind their teeth."

July 27 - Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Eventually the whole mass of dough began to rise."

July 26 - Prayer to Sts. Joachim and Anne

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O parents of the Virgin Mary..."

July 26 - Sunday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"They shall eat and there shall be some left over."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Whole Whale" (first third) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 25 - Prayer to St. James

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O martyred apostle.."

July 25 - St. James

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"Continually we carry about in our bodies the dying of Jesus, so that in our bodies the life of Jesus may also be revealed."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

July 24 - Prayer to St. Sharbel Makhluf

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O solitary prayer..."

July 24 - Friday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"What was sown on good soil is the man who hears the message and takes it in."

July 23 - Prayer to St. Bridget

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O seer of the Passion..."

July 23 - Thursday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear."

July 22 - Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O woman of great love..."

July 22 - Wednesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I will now rain down bread from heaven for you."

July 21 - Prayer to St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great preacher of the Word of God..."

July 21 - Tuesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Thus the Lord saved Israel on that day from the power of the Egyptians."

July 20 - Prayer to St. Apollinaris

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O suffering shepherd..."

July 20 - Monday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Lord Himself will fight for you; you have only to keep still."

July 19 - Sunday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"I myself will gather the remnant of my flock from all the lands to which I have driven them and bring them back to their meadow."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "We Are God's Breath" (first half) from Breath, the Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 18 - Prayer to St. Camillus de Lellis

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O servant of the sick..."

July 18 - Saturday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"All the Israelites must keep a vigil for the Lord throughout their generations."

July 17 - Friday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Son of Man is indeed the Lord of the sabbath."

July 16 - Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O Mother of contemplation..."

July 16 - Thursday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"My yoke is easy and my burden light."

July 15 - Prayer to St. Bonaventure

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O good doctor..."

July 15 - Wednesday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"An angel of the Lord appeared to him in fire flaming out of a bush."

July 14 - Tuesday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I drew him out of the water."

July 13 - Prayer to St. Henry

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O you who were king and emperor..."

July 13 - Monday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread."

July 12 - Sunday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Justice shall walk before Him and prepare the way of His steps."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Give Me Strength" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 11 - Prayer to St. Benedict

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O monastic father..."

July 11 - Saturday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Whoever acknowledges me before men I will acknowledge before my Father in heaven."

July 10 - Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you a great nation."

July 9 - Prayer to St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O righteous band of martyrs..."

July 9 - Thursday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"It was really for the sake of saving lives that God sent me here ahead of you."

July 8 - Wednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him."

July 7 - Tuesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You test my heart, searching it in the night."

July 6 - Prayer to St. Maria Goretti

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O perpetual virgin..."

July 6 - Monday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Know that I am with you; I will protect you wherever you go."

July 5 - Prayer to St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O child of the Apostle Paul..."

July 5 - Sunday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" (first half) from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 4 - Prayer to St. Elizabeth of Portugal

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O reconciler of warring sons..."

July 4 - Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Pour new wine into new wineskins, and in that way both are preserved."

July 3 - Prayer to St. Thomas

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O believing apostle..."

July 3 - St. Thomas

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"Blest are they who have not seen and have believed."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

July 2 - Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"God put Abraham to the test."

July 1 - Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"When the afflicted man called out, the Lord heard, and from all his distress He saved him."

June 30 - Prayer to First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O first of souls to shed blood..."

June 30 - Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Even the winds and the sea obey Him."

June 29 - Prayer to Sts. Peter and Paul

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O most blessed apostles of the Lord..."

June 29 - Sts. Peter and Paul

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"On this rock I will be my Church, and the jaws of death shall not prevail against it."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music is "Unfailing Love" by Carie Fortney; performed by Carie

Fortney and Annette Meyer. Used by permission.

June 28 - Prayer to St. Irenaeus

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great teacher of the Catholic faith..."

June 28 - Sunday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"God formed man to be imperishable; the image of His own nature He made Him."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "To Eternal Life" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 27 - Prayer to St. Cyril of Alexandria

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great defender of the Mother of God..."

June 27 - Saturday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Is anything too marvelous for the Lord to do?"

June 26 - Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Can Sarah give birth at ninety?"

June 25 - Thursday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Anyone who hears my words but does not put them into practice is like the foolish man who built his house on sandy ground."

June 24 - Prayer for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O greatest of men born of woman..."

June 24 - Birth of St. John the Baptist

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

June 23 - Tuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"How narrow is the gate that leads to life, how rough the road, and how few there are who find it!"

June 22 - Prayer to Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O kings of martyrdom..."

June 22 - Prayer to St. Paulinus of Nola

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O lover of poverty..."

June 22 - Monday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him."

June 21 - Prayer to St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O patron of youth..."

June 21 - Sunday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The World Is a Work of Art (Made by the Hand of God)" (final section), from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 20 - Saturday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Seek first His kingship over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides."

June 20 - Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"O Sanctuary of the Father..."

June 19 - Prayer to St. Romuald

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O sign of perfect solitude..."

June 19 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Cleansing" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 18 - Thursday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him."

June 17 - Wednesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and the Father who sees in secret will repay you."

June 16 - Tuesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Love your enemies, pray for your persecutors."

June 15 - Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"When a person strikes you on the right cheek, turn and offer him the other."

June 14 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year B

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Blood in My Palate" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 13 - Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O gentle preacher of the Word..."

June 13 - Saturday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The love of Christ impels us who have reached the conviction that since one died for all, all died."

June 12 - Friday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"While we live we are constantly being delivered to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh."

June 11 - Prayer to St. Barnabas

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O son of encouragement..."

June 11 - Thursday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"See the splendor of the Gospel showing forth the glory of Christ."

June 10 - Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Not the smallest letter of the law, not the smallest part of a letter, shall be done away with until it all comes true."

June 9 - Prayer to St. Ephrem

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O harp of the Holy Spirit..."

June 9 - Tuesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:01:00 GMT

"God is the one who firmly establishes us."

June 8 - Monday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Blessed are those persecuted for holiness' sake; the reign of God is theirs."

June 7 - Trinity Sunday, Year B

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"You must know now, and fix in your heart, that 'the Lord is God in the heavens above and on earth below, and that there is no other.'"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Speaking of God" (second half) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 6 - Prayer to St. Norbert

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O preacher of the Word of God..."

June 6 - Saturday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Almsgiving saves one from death."

June 5 - Prayer to St. Boniface

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O apostle of the faith..."

June 5 - Friday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Lord gives sight to the blind."

June 4 - Thursday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Love the Lord your God" and "love your neighbor as yourself."

June 3 - Prayer to St. Charles Lwanga and Companions

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O modern martryrs for Christ..."

June 3 - Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He is the God of the living, not of the dead."

June 2 - Prayer to Sts. Marcellinus and Peter

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O blessed martyrs for the Lord..."

June 2 - Tuesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The heart of the just man is secure, trusting in the Lord."

May 31 - Prayer for the Visitation

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:23:00 GMT

"O Mother of our Lord..."

June 1 - Prayer to St. Justin

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O prophet of the Lord..."

June 1 - Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 31 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The stone rejected by the builders has become the keystone of the structure."

May 31 - Pentecost Sunday, Year B

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"The time for Pentecost was fulfilled."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (final part) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

May 30 - Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I wear these chains solely because I share the hope of Israel."

May 29 - Friday of the 7th Week of Easter

Thu, 28 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"When you are older you will stretch out your hands, and another will tie you fast and carry you off against your will."

May 28 - Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I set the Lord ever before me; with Him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed."

May 27 - Prayer to St. Augustine of Canterbury

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O converter of peoples..."

May 27 - Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"O Father most holy, protect them with the Name you have given me."

May 26 - Prayer to St. Philip Neri

Mon, 25 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O priest of joy..."

May 26 - Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Mon, 25 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Father, the hour has come! Give glory to your Son that your Son may give glory to you."

May 25 - Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:10:00 GMT

"O humble soul..."

May 25 - Prayer to St. Gregory VII

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O Shepherd and Father..."

May 25 - Prayer to St. Bede the Venerable

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O learned master..."

May 25 - Monday of the 7th Week of Easter

Sun, 24 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

May 24 - Sunday of the 7th Week of Easter, Year B

Sat, 23 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Can You Love?" (part B of "Liars Don't Love, Lovers Don't Lie") from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

May 23 - Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He went about establishing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah."

May 22 - Prayer to St. Rita of Cascia

Thu, 21 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O saint of the impossible..."

May 22 - Friday of the 6th Week of Easter

Thu, 21 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you."

May 21 - Prayer to St Christopher Magallanes and Companions

Wed, 20 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O sacrificial sheep..."

May 21 - Ascension of the Lord

Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"God mounts His throne amid shouts of joy; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "There Is No End to Life" (first half) from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

May 20 - Prayer to St. Bernardine of Siena

Tue, 19 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O apostle of the Holy Name of Jesus..."

May 20 - Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"It is He 'who gives' to all life and 'breath' and everything else."

May 19 - Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter

Mon, 18 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Immediately all the doors flew open and everyone's chains were pulled loose."

May 18 - Prayer to St. John I

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O faithful shepherd..."

May 18 - Monday of the 6th Week of Easter

Sun, 17 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You must bear witness."

May 17 - Sunday of the 6th Week of Easter, Year B

Sat, 16 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"This I command you: love one another."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Love, the Meaning of: Can You Love?" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

May 16 - Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I choose you out of the world."

May 15 - Prayer to St. Isidore the Farmer

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O farmer of God's green earth..."

May 15 - Friday of the 5th Week of Easter

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."

May 14 - Prayer to St. Matthias

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O chosen apostle..."

May 14 - St. Matthias

Wed, 13 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"It was I who chose you to go forth and bear fruit."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt, produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

May 13 - Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O marvelous Wonder..."

May 13 - Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I am the vine, you are the branches."

May 12 - Prayer to St. Pancras

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O child of courage..."

May 12 - Prayer to Sts. Nereus and Achilleus

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:01:00 GMT

"O brave soldiers..."

May 12 - Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"We must undergo many trials if we are to enter the reign of God."

May 11 - Monday of the 5th Week of Easter

Sun, 10 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth."

May 10 - Sunday of the 5th Week of Easter, Year B

Sat, 9 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Let the coming generation be told of the Lord..."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Branch of the Vine" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

May 9 - Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter

Fri, 8 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I have made you a light to the nations, a means of salvation to the ends of the earth."

May 8 - Friday of the 4th Week of Easter

Thu, 7 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You are my Son; this day I have begotten you."

May 7 - Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter

Wed, 6 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He who accepts anyone I send accepts me, and in accepting me accepts him who sent me."

May 6 - Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter

Tue, 5 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Set apart Barnabas and Saul for me, to do the work for which I have called them."

May 5 - Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter

Mon, 4 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Of Zion they shall say: 'One and all were born in her.'"

May 4 - Monday of the 4th Week of Easter

Sun, 3 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles."

May 3 - Prayer to Sts. Philip and James

Sat, 2 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O holy apostles of the Lord..."

May 3 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Easter, Year B

Sat, 2 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"There is no salvation through anyone else."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Souls at a Carnival" from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

May 2 - Prayer to St. Athanasius

Fri, 1 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O defender of the faith..."

May 2 - Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Fri, 1 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"We have come to believe."

May 1 - Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O humble laborer in God's House..."

May 1 - Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"My flesh is real food and my blood real drink."

April 30 - Prayer to St. Pius V

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O Shepherd of the Church..."

April 30 - Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him."

April 29 - Prayer to St. Catherine of Siena

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O wise and holy virgin..."

April 29 - Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Let all on earth worship and sing praise to you, sing praise to your Name!"

April 28 - Prayer to St. Peter Chanel

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O great missionary..."

April 28 - Prayer to St. Louis Mary de Montfort

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O apostle of Mary..."

April 28 - Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"No one who comes to me shall ever be hungry, no one who believes in me shall thirst again."

April 27 - Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"This is the work of God: have faith in the One whom He sent."

April 26 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Easter, Year B

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"He is expiation for our sins."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Wish I'd Never Done It" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

April 25 - Prayer to St. Mark

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O proclaimer of the Word of God..."

April 25 - St. Mark

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"Go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to all creation."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Annette Meyer. Used by permission.

April 24 - Prayer to St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O charitable and zealous soul..."

April 24 - Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living."

April 23 - Prayer to St. Adalbert

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:05:00 GMT

"O persecuted shepherd..."

April 23 - Prayer to St. George

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O courageous soldier..."

April 23 - Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The One whom God has sent speaks the words of God; He does not ration His gift of the Spirit."

April 22 - Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He who acts in truth comes into the light, to make clear that His deeds are done in God."

April 21 - Prayer to St. Anselm

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O sublime teacher..."

April 21 - Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind."

April 20 - Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"No one can see the rule of God unless He is begotten from above."

April 19 - Divine Mercy Sunday, Year B

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"His mercy endures forever."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Cleansing" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

April 18 - Saturday of the Octave of Easter

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"Go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to all creation."

April 17 - Friday of the Octave of Easter

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"Jesus is 'the stone rejected by you builders which has become the cornerstone.'"

April 16 - Thursday of the Octave of Easter

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"In His Name, penance for the remission of sins is to be preached to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."

April 15 - Wednesday of the Octave of Easter

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"The Lord is risen! It is true!"

April 14 - Tuesday of the Octave of Easter

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"Let the whole house of Israel know beyond any doubt that God has made both Lord and Messiah this Jesus whom you crucified."

April 13 - Prayer to St. Martin I

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O martyred Father..."

April 13 - Monday of the Octave of Easter

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"You will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption."

April 12 - Easter Sunday

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins through His Name."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Every Day Is Christmas" from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

April 11 - Prayer to St. Stanislaus

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O soldier of Christ..."

April 11 - Easter Vigil

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"He is not here."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from My Eye" (third part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

April 10 - Good Friday, Celebration of the Lord's Passion

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"He shall be raised high and greatly exalted."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" (second half) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

April 9 - Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Supper

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"This cup is the New Covenant in my blood."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney.

April 8 - Wednesday of Holy Week

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The Son of Man is departing, as Scripture says of Him."

April 7 - Prayer to St. John Baptist de la Salle

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O good teacher..."

April 7 - Tuesday of Holy Week

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I am made glorious in the sight of the Lord, and my God is now my strength!"

April 6 - Monday of Holy Week

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"I formed you and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations."

April 5 - Prayer to St. Vincent Ferrer

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great preacher..."

April 5 - Passion Sunday

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"His blood be upon us and upon our children."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" (first half) from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

April 4 - Prayer to St. Isidore

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O learned man..."

April 4 - Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"My sanctuary shall be set up among them forever."

April 3 - Friday of the 5th Week of Lent

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked."

April 2 - Prayer to St. Francis of Paola

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O little one..."

April 2 - Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Before Abraham came to be, I AM."

April 1 - Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"The truth will set you free."

March 31 - Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"From heaven He beheld the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoners, to release those doomed to die."

March 30 - Monday of the 5th Week of Lent, Year B

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Let the man among you who has no sin be the first to cast a stone at her."

March 29 - Sunday of the 5th Week of Lent, Year B

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"Father, glorify your Name."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Sunset Bleeds Me Clean" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light.

March 28 - Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Let us destroy the tree in its vigor; let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will be spoken no more."

March 27 - Friday of the 4th Week of Lent

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He calls blest the destiny of the just and boasts that God is His Father."

March 26 - Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"If you believed Moses you would then believe me, for it was about me that He wrote."

March 25 - Prayer for the Annunciation

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O chosen one of the Lord..."

March 25 - Annunciation

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"Behold, I come to do your will."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

March 24 - Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"There is a stream whose runlets gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High."

March 23 - Prayer to St. Turibio de Mogrovejo

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O missionary shepherd..."

March 23 - Monday of the 4th Week of Lent

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"You changed my mourning into dancing."

March 22 - Sunday of the 4th Week of Lent, Year B

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"By the streams of Babylon we sat and wept."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "A Guitar" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

March 21 - Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"As certain as the dawn is His coming, and His judgement shines forth like the light of day!"

March 20 - Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone!"

March 19 - Prayer to St. Joseph, Husband of Mary

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

"O righteous man called by God..."

March 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"I will be a father to him, and he shall be my son."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

March 18 - Prayer to St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O steadfast teacher of the faith..."

March 18 - Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"What great nation has statutes and decrees that are as just as this whole law?"

March 17 - Prayer to St. Patrick

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O great apostle to the nations..."

March 17 - Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"With contrite heart and humble spirit let us be received."

March 16 - Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"There is no God in all the earth, except in Israel."

March 15 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Lent, Year B

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT

"The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Nothing You Can Buy (The Spirit Is)" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

March 14 - Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was deeply moved."

March 13 - Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"They sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver."

March 12 - Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"He is like a tree planted beside the waters, that stretches out its roots to the stream."

March 11 - Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Can you drink of the cup I am to drink of?"

March 10 - Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"To him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God."

March 9 - Prayer to St. Frances of Rome

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

"O patient and loving soul..."

March 9 - Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

"Deliver us and pardon our sins for your Name's sake."

March 8 - Prayer to St. John of God

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O servant of love..."

March 8 - Sunday of the 2nd Week of Lent, Year B

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"You shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "White" (first half) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

March 7 - Prayer to Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O blessed martyrs..."

March 7 - Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"You will be a people sacred to the Lord, your God."

March 6 - Friday of the 1st Week of Lent

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Settle with your opponent while on your way to court with him."

March 5 - Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"My Lord, our King, you alone are God. Help me who am alone and have no help but you."

March 4 - Prayer to St. Casimir

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O patron of the impoverished..."

March 4 - Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"At the preaching of Jonah they reformed."

March 3 - Prayer to St. Katharine Drexel

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O mother to the poor..."

March 3 - Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Give us today our daily bread."

March 2 - Monday of the 1st Week of Lent

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"As often as you did it for one of my least brothers, you did it for me."

March 1 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Lent, Year B

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Miracle" (second half) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

February 28 - Saturday after Ash Wednesday

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"'Repairer of the breach,'" they shall call you, "'restorer of ruined homesteads.'"

February 27 - Friday after Ash Wednesday

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Would that today you might fast so as to make your voice heard on high!"

February 26 - Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The Lord watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked vanishes."

February 25 - Ash Wednesday

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

"Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Sackcloth Song" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

February 24 - Tuesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"My son, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials."

February 23 - Prayer to St. Polycarp

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O disciple of John..."

February 23 - Monday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"There is but One, wise and truly awe-inspiring, seated upon His throne: It is the Lord."

February 22 - Prayer for Chair of St. Peter

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O Rock of the Church..."

February 22 - Sunday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"It is I, I, who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses; your sins I remember no more."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "I Used To Be So Weak" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

February 21 - Prayer to St. Peter Damian

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O blessed reformer of the Church..."

February 21 - Saturday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Rabbi, how good it is for us to be here."

February 20 - Friday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"What profit does a man show who gains the whole world and destroys himself in the process?"

February 19 - Thursday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The children of your servants shall abide, and their posterity shall continue in your presence."

February 18 - Wednesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Noah then removed the covering of the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was drying up."

February 17 - Prayer to the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O seven men..."

February 17 - Tuesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The voice of the Lord is over the waters, the Lord, over vast waters."

February 16 - Monday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Sin is a demon lurking at the door: his urge is toward you, yet you can be his master."

February 15 - Sunday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"I said, 'I confess my faults to the Lord,' and you took away the guilt of my sin."

February 14 - Prayer to Sts. Cyril and Methodius

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O brothers in the faith..."

February 14 - Saturday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"You are dust, and to dust you shall return."

February 13 - Friday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized that they were naked."

February 12 - Thursday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"A man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body."

February 11 - Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O lovely Lady who appeared to Bernadette..."

February 11 - Wednesday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The Lord God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so man became a living being."

February 10 - Prayer to St. Scholastica

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy virgin..."

February 10 - Tuesday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"God created man in His image; in the divine image He created him."

February 9 - Monday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"How manifold are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you have wrought them all."

February 8 - Prayer to St. Josephine Bakhita

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 20:05:00 GMT

"O innocent soul..."

February 8 - Prayer to St. Jerome Emiliani

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O soldier for the Lord..."

February 8 - Sunday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: ""This World of Sin" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

February 7 - Saturday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

February 6 - Prayer to St. Paul Miki and Companions

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O proclaimers of the faith..."

February 6 - Friday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"I will never desert you, nor will I forsake you."

February 5 - Prayer to St. Agatha

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O good child of God..."

February 5 - Thursday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"You have drawn near to Mount Zion and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem..."

February 4 - Wednesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Whom the Lord loves, He disciplines; He scourges every son He receives."

February 3 - Prayer to St. Ansgar

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:05:00 GMT

"O bringer of light..."

February 3 - Prayer to St. Blaise

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd whom we invoke..."

February 3 - Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who inspires and perfects our faith."

February 2 - Presentation of the Lord

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

"Suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

February 1 - Sunday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, rasie up for you from among your own kin."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Speaking for God" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

January 31 - Prayer to St. John Bosco

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O teacher and father..."

January 31 - Saturday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Why are you so terrified? Why are you lacking in faith?"

January 30 - Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"You need patience to do God's will and receive what He has promised."

January 29 - Thursday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Since we have a great high priest who is over the house of God, let us draw near in utter sincerity and absolute confidence."

January 28 - Prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O wise doctor of the Church..."

January 28 - Wedneday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"I will put my laws in their hearts and I will write them on their minds."

January 27 - Prayer to St. Angela Merici

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy virgin..."

January 27 - Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"I have come to do your will, O God."

January 26 - Prayer to Sts. Timothy and Titus

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O blessed disciples of Paul..."

January 26 - Monday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"His death has taken place for deliverance from transgressions."

January 25 - Prayer on the Conversion of St. Paul

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

"O you who persecuted..."

January 25 - Sunday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the Lord's bidding."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "This World of Sin" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

January 24 - Prayer to St. Francis de Sales

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O most devout spiritual guide..."

January 24 - Saturday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Behind the second veil was the tabernacle called the holy of holies."

January 23 - Friday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"I will be their God and they shall be my people."

January 22 - Prayer to St. Vincent

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O martyr of the Lord extraordinaire..."

January 22 - Thursday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Jesus is always able to save those who approach God through Him, since He forever lives to make intercession for them."

January 21 - Prayer to St. Agnes

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy virgin martyr..."

January 21 - Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Without father, mother, or ancestry, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God he remains a priest forever."

January 20 - Prayer to St. Sebastian

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:05:00 GMT

"O soldier for Christ..."

January 20 - Prayer to St. Fabian

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O Holy Father of the Church..."

January 20 - Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"I will indeed bless you, and multiply you."

January 19 - Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."

January 18 - Sunday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"The Lord came and revealed His presence, calling out as before, 'Samuel, Samuel!'"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Calling" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

January 17 - Prayer to St. Anthony the Abbot

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O father of monks..."

January 17 - Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Nothing is concealed from Him."

January 16 - Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The promise of entrance into His rest still holds."

January 15 - Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Today, if you should hear His voice, harden not your hearts."

January 14 - Wednesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Since He Himself was tested through what He suffered, He is able to help those who are tempted."

January 13 - Prayer to St. Hilary

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd and doctor..."

January 13 - Tuesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"A completely new teaching in the spirit of authority."

January 12 - Monday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year I

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"This is the time of fulfillment."

January 11 - Baptism of the Lord, Year B

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"A voice came from the heavens, 'You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.'"

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music is "Not As This World Gives" by Carie Fortney; used by

permission.

January 10 - Saturday after Epiphany

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"The Son of God has come and has given us discernment to recognize the One who is true."

January 9 - Friday after Epiphany

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Whoever possesses the Son possesses life."

January 8 - Thursday after Epiphany

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."

January 7 - Prayer to St. Raymond of Penafort

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O redeemer of captive slaves..."

January 7 - Wednesday after Epiphany

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

"If we love one another, God dwells in us, and His love is brought to perfection in us."

January 6 - Tuesday after Epiphany

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Justice shall flower in His days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more."

January 5 - Prayer to St. John Neumann

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd who walked..."

January 5 - Monday after Epiphany

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ come in the flesh belongs to God."

January 4 - Prayer to Elizabeth Ann Seton

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O mother through marriage..."

January 4 - Epiphany of the Lord

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

"They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary His Mother."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed & performed by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

January 3 - Jan. 2 to Epiphany

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Look there! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"

January 2 - Prayer to Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"O bishops and doctors..."

January 2 - Jan. 2 to Epiphany

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Remain in the Son and in the Father."

January 1 - Prayer to Mary, Mother of God

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"O Blessed Virgin..."

January 1 - Mary, Mother of God

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed & performed by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

December 31 - Prayer to St. Sylvester I

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O eminent Shepherd..."

December 31 - Seventh Day of the Octave of Christmas

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us."

December 30 - Sixth Day of the Octave of Christmas

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The world with its seductions is passing away but the man who does God's will endures forever."

December 29 - Prayer to St. Thomas Becket

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O blessed martyr..."

December 29 - Fifth Day of the Octave of Christmas

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The way we can be sure we are in union with Him is if one who claims to abide in Him conducts himself just as He did."

December 28 - Prayer to the Holy Innocents

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O innocent martyrs of the Christ..."

December 28 - Prayer to the Holy Family

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"O three holy persons..."

December 28 - Holy Family, Year B

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon Him."

Written & chanted by James Kurt; read by Sylvia Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Abouna Joseph; used by permission.

December 27 - Prayer to St. John

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"O beloved disciple of the Lord..."

December 27 - St. John

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

"He saw and believed."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music by Roger Fortney; used by permission.

December 26 - Prayer to St. Stephen

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"O first martyr..."

December 26 - St. Stephen

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"They proved no match for the wisdom and spirit with which he spoke."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney and used by permission.

December 25 - Christmas Day

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"You are my Son; this day I have begotten you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Baby Being Born" from The Innocent Heart, first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

December 25 - Midnight Mass

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

"Today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord."

Written & chanted by James Kurt; read by Sylvia Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music is Christmas Medley arranged and performed by Carie Fortney. Used by permission.

December 24 - Second Part of Advent

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Your house and your kingdom will endure forever."

December 23 - Prayer to John of Kanty

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy teacher of the faith..."

December 23 - Second Part of Advent

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"His name is John."

December 22 - Second Part of Advent

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"His mercy is from age to age on those who fear Him."

December 21 - Prayer to St. Peter Canisius

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O great defender of the faith..."

December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"The Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from my Eye" (first part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

December 20 - Second Part of Advent

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Blessed are you among women."

December 19 - Second Part of Advent

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"From my mother's womb you are my strength."

December 18 - Second Part of Advent

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"He will save His people from their sins."

December 17 - Second Part of Advent

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"May He rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth."

December 16 - Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, who shall take refuge in the name of the Lord."

December 15 - Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel."

December 14 - Prayer to St. John of the Cross

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O mystical doctor..."

December 14 - Sunday of the 3rd Week of Advent, Year B

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"A man named John was sent by God."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Removing the Log from my Eye" (second part) from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

December 13 - Prayer to St. Lucy

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O bride of our Lord Jesus Christ..."

December 13 - Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Like a fire there appeared the prophet Elijah, whose words were as a flaming furnace."

December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:26:00 GMT

"Silence, all mankind, in the presence of the LORD! for He stirs forth from His holy dwelling."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music by Carie Fortney; used by permission.

December 12 - Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O Patroness of the Americas..."

December 12 - Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Time will prove where wisdom lies."

December 11 - Prayer to St. Damasus I

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O bishop of Rome..."

December 11 - Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"I will make you a threshing sledge, sharp, new, and double-edged."

December 10 - Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"My yoke is easy and my burden light."

December 9 - Prayer to St. Juan Diego

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O humble child of the Lord..."

December 9 - Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

"Like a shepherd He feeds His flock; in His arms He gathers His lambs."

December 8 - Prayer on Immaculate Conception

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"O pure Mother..."

December 8 - Immaculate Conception

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before Him."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney. Used by permission.

December 7 - Prayer to St. Ambrose

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O good bishop..."

December 7 - Sunday of the 2nd Week of Advent, Year B

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Please Even Me Out" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

December 6 - Prayer to St. Nicholas

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O bishop of Myra..."

December 6 - Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"On the day the Lord binds up the wounds of His people, He will heal the bruises left by His blows."

December 5 - Friday of the 1st Week of Advent

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The eyes of the blind shall see."

December 4 - Prayer to St. John of Damascus

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O blessed teacher of the faith..."

December 4 - Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal rock."

December 3 - Prayer to St. Francis Xavier

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy apostle of the Lord..."

December 3 - Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain."

December 2 - Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord, as water covers the sea."

December 1 - Monday of the 1st Week of Advent

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!"

November 30 - Prayer to St. Andrew

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O brother of the Rock of our Church..."

November 30 - Sunday of the 1st Week of Advent, Year B

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"Would that you might meet us doing right, that we were mindful of you in our ways!"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Warm Forehead" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

November 29 - Saturday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Remember, I am coming soon!"

November 28 - Friday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The heavens and the earth will pass away, but my words will not pass."

November 27 - Thursday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"These indeed will be days of retribution, when all that is written must be fulfilled."

November 26 - Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"By patient endurance you will save your lives."

November 25 - Prayer to St. Catherine of Alexandria

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O virgin pure and brilliant..."

November 25 - Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Use your sickle and cut down the harvest, for now is the time to reap."

November 24 - Prayer to St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O you who were martyred..."

November 24 - Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"They are pure and follow the Lamb wherever He goes."

November 23 - Prayer to St. Columban

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:05:00 GMT

"O father of holy monasteries..."

November 23 - Prayer to St. Clement I

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O successor to Peter..."

November 23 - Christ the King Sunday, Year A

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Coat of Warmth" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

November 22 - Prayer to St. Cecilia

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy virgin and martyr..."

November 22 - Saturday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"After three and a half days, the breath of life which comes from God returned to them."

November 21 - Prayer on Presentation of Mary

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O holy Temple of the Lord..."

November 21 - Friday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"I gasp with open mouth in my yearning for your commands."

November 20 - Thursday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Do not weep. The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has won the right by His victory to open the scroll with its seven seals."

November 19 - Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power."

November 18 - Prayer to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O woman who prayed always..."

November 18 - Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Today salvation has come to this house."

November 17 - Prayer to St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O charitable soul..."

November 17 - Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Jesus of Nazareth was passing by."

November 16 - Prayer to St. Gertrude

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:05:00 GMT

"O blessed mystic of Jesus..."

November 16 - Prayer to St. Margaret of Scotland

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O devout mother and queen..."

November 16 - Sunday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls."

Wriiten, chanted, and produced by James Kurt; read by Sylvia Kurt.

Music: "We Have Bodies" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

November 15 - Prayer to St. Albert the Great

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O patron of scientists and philosophers..."

November 15 - Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"When the Son of Man comes, will He find any faith on earth?"

November 14 - Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Anyone who remains rooted in the teaching possesses both the Father and the Son."

November 13 - Prayer to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O mother of the faith..."

November 13 - Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The reign of God is already in your midst."

November 12 - Prayer to St. Josaphat

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd thirsty for souls..."

November 12 - Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"

November 11 - Prayer to St. Martin of Tours

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O sacrificial shepherd..."

November 11 - Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age."

November 10 - Prayer to St. Leo the Great

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O true Pastor of God's Church..."

November 10 - Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?"

November 9 - Dedication of St. John Lateran

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT

"There is a stream whose runlets gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Carie Fortney. Used by permission.

November 8 - Saturday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Well for the man who is gracious and lends."

November 7 - Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"We have our citizenship in heaven."

November 6 - Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ."

November 5 - Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Work with anxious concern to achieve your salvation."

November 4 - Prayer to St. Charles Borromeo

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O defender of the Catholic faith..."

November 4 - Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"The lowly shall eat their fill."

November 3 - Prayer to St. Martin de Porres

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

"O humble and charitable soul..."

November 3 - Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"Let all parties think humbly of others as superior to themselves, each of you looking to others' interests rather than his own."

November 1 - All Saints

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

"Everyone who has this hope based on Him makes Himself pure, as He is pure."

Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Roger Fortney.

Music composed and performed by Roger Fortney. Used by permission.

October 31 - Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"My prayer is that your love may more and more abound."

October 30 - Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Today and tomorrow I cast out devils and perform cures, and on the third day my purpose is accomplished."

October 29 - Wednesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Do God's will with your whole heart as slaves of Christ."

October 28 - Prayer to Sts. Simon and Jude

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

"O zealous and loving apostles..."

October 27 - Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"There was a time when you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord."

October 26 - Sunday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"If ever you wrong them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Child and the Beast" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 25 - Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Each of us has received God's favor in the measure in which Christ bestows it."

October 24 - Prayer to St. Anthony Mary Claret

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O zealous apostle..."

October 24 - Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Make every effort to preserve the unity which has the Spirit as its origin and peace as its binding force."

October 23 - Prayer to St. John of Capistrano

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O tireless preacher of God's Word..."

October 23 - Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Do you think I have come to establish peace on earth?"

October 22 - Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"When much has been given a man, much will be required of him."

October 21 - Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"You who were once far off have been brought near through the blood of Christ."

October 20 - Prayer to St. Paul of the Cross

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O true lover of the Crucified..."

October 20 - Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"It is owing to His favor that salvation is yours through faith. This is not your doing, it is God's gift."

October 19 - Prayer to Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf, and Companions

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"O heroic witnesses..."

October 19 - Sunday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God beside me."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The World Is a Work of Art (Made by the Hand of God)" (1st half) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 18 - Prayer to St. Luke

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

"O bringer of the Good News..."

October 17 - Prayer to St. Ignatius of Antioch

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O wheat of Christ..."

October 17 - Friday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"What you have whispered in locked rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops."

October 16 - Prayer to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:05:00 GMT

"O apostle of Christ's Sacred Heart..."

October 16 - Prayer to St. Hedwig

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O mother of the unfortunate..."

October 16 - Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"It is in Christ and through His blood that we have been redeemed and our sins forgiven."

October 15 - Prayer to St. Teresa of Jesus

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O teacher and Mother..."

October 15 - Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Since we live by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's lead."

October 14 - Prayer to St. Callistus I

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O slave become Shepherd..."

October 14 - Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Any of you who seek your justification in the law have severed yourselves from Christ and fallen from God's favor!"

October 13 - Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise along with the present generation, and they will condemn it."

October 12 - Sunday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Readiness Is All" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 11 - Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Each of you is a Son of God because of your faith in Christ Jesus."

October 10 - Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"All who believe are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith."

October 9 - Prayer to St. John Leonardi

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:05:00 GMT

"O caretaker of souls..."

October 9 - Prayer to St. Denis and Companions

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O shepherd of a faithful people..."

October 9 - Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I can't get up to look after your needs."

October 8 - Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"He who worked through Peter as His apostle among the Jews had been at work in me for the Gentiles."

October 7 - Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O Mother of prayer..."

October 7 - Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The time came when He who set me apart before I was born and called me by His favor chose to reveal His Son to me."

October 6 - Prayer to St. Bruno

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O crown of contemplation..."

October 6 - Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Teacher, what must I do to inherit everlasting life?"

October 5 - Prayer to St. Maria Faustina

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O apostle of mercy..."

October 5 - Sunday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"The kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Fatherless Children" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

October 4 - Prayer to St. Francis of Assisi

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O image of Christ..."

October 4 - Saturday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I watched Satan fall from the sky like lightning."

October 3 - Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I put my hand over my mouth."

October 2 - Prayer to the Guardian Angels

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O messengers of God..."

October 2 - Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I know that my Vindicator lives, and that He will at last stand forth upon the dust."

October 1 - Prayer to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O little flower of Jesus..."

October 1 - Wednesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Why, O Lord, do you reject me; why hide from me your face?"

September 30 - Prayer to St. Jerome

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O great interpreter of holy Scripture..."

September 30 - Tuesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"My soul is surfeited with troubles and my life draws near to the netherworld."

September 29 - Prayer to Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

"O mighty messengers of the Lord..."

September 28 - Prayer to St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:05:00 GMT

"O simple and devout layman..."

September 28 - Prayer to St. Wenceslaus

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O faithful ruler..."

September 28 - Sunday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Where's My Brother?" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 27 - Prayer to St. Vincent de Paul

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O blessed help of the poor..."

September 27 - Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The dust returns to the earth as it once was, and the life breath returns to God who gave it."

September 26 - Prayer to Sts. Cosmas and Damian

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O highly honored martyrs..."

September 26 - Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"He has made everything appropriate to its time, and has put the timeless into their hearts."

September 25 - Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"See, this is new!"

September 24 - Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Take nothing for the journey."

September 23 - Prayer to St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O holy priest..."

September 23 - Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act upon it."

September 22 - Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but the dwelling of the just He blesses."

September 21 - Sunday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Stumblebum" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 20 - Saturday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Just as we resemble the man from earth, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven."

September 19 - Friday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep."

September 18 - Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I am the least of the apostles."

September 17 - Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"We piped you a tune but you did not dance; we sang you a dirge but you did not wail."

September 16 - Prayer to Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O brothers in Christ..."

September 16 - Tuesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"A great prophet has risen among us."

September 15 - Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Just give the order and my servant will be cured."

September 13 - Prayer to St. John Chrysostom

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMT

"O you of golden tongue..."

September 13 - Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Is not the cup of blessing we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread we break a sharing in the body of Christ?"

September 12 - Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Although I am not bound to anyone, I made myself the slave of all so as to win over as many as possible."

September 11 - Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The measure you measure with will be measured back to you."

September 10 - Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The world as we know it is passing away."

September 9 - Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"You have been washed, consecrated, justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God."

September 7 - Sunday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"O wicked one, you shall surely die."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "No Paranoia" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

September 6 - Saturday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"God has put us apostles at the end of the line, like men doomed to die in the arena."

September 5 - Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The salvation of the just is from the Lord."

September 4 - Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Amazement at the catch they had made seized him and all his shipmates."

September 3 - Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"To other towns I must announce the Good News of the reign of God, because that is why I was sent."

September 2 - Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"We have the mind of Christ."

September 1 - Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Your faith rests not on the wisdom of men but on the power of God."

August 31 - Sunday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Weightless Crucifixion" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 30 - Saturday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"He called in his servants and handed his funds over to them according to each man's abilities."

August 29 - Friday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The world did not come to know Him through its 'wisdom'."

August 28 - Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"He will strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ."

August 27 - Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"You shall eat the fruit of your handiwork."

August 26 - Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"He shall rule the world with justice and the peoples with His constancy."

August 25 - Monday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Which is more important, the offering or the altar which makes the offering sacred?"

August 24 - Sunday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Branch of the Vine" from Loving Spirit, third album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt. (Background chanting by members of Neocatechumenal movement awaiting arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the United Nations.)

August 23 - Saturday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The temple was filled with the glory of the Lord."

August 22 - Friday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I will open your graves and have you rise from them, and bring you back to the land of Israel."

August 21 - Thursday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me."

August 20 - Wednesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I myself will look after and tend my sheep."

August 19 - Tuesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Only with difficulty will a rich man enter the kingdom of God."

August 18 - Monday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Son of man, by a sudden blow I am taking away from you the delight of your eyes, but do not mourn or weep or shed any tears."

August 17 - Sunday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"God delivered all to disobedience, that He might have mercy upon all."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Whole Whale" (second half) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 16 - Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit."

August 14 - Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"As captives they shall go into exile."

August 13 - Wednesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst."

August 12 - Tuesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"How sweet to my palate are your promises, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"

August 11 - Monday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"His majesty is above earth and heaven."

August 10 - Sunday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance to the cave."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "WH" from Breath, the Apple Rises, fifth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 9 - Saturday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"They trust in you who cherish your Name, for you forsake not those who seek you, O Lord."

August 8 - Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"It is I who bring both death and life, I who inflict wounds and heal them."

August 7 - Thursday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah."

August 5 - Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II A

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Every planting not put down by my heavenly Father will be uprooted."

August 4 - Monday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II A

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Let those turn to me who fear you and acknowledge your decrees."

August 3 - Sunday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "The Whole Whale" (first third) from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

August 2 - Saturday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"In truth it was the Lord who sent me to you, to speak all these things for you to hear."

August 1 - Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"No prophet is without honor, except in his native place, indeed in his own house."

July 31 - Thursday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel."

July 30 - Wednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"If you repent, so that I restore you, in my presence you shall stand."

July 29 - Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Remember not against us the iniquities of the past; may your compassion quickly come to us, for we are brought very low."

July 28 - Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"You were unmindful of the Rock who begot you. You forgot the God who gave you birth."

July 27 - Sunday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"The revelation of your words sheds light, giving understanding to the simple."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: ""Heaven" from Listening to the Lamp, ninth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 26 - Saturday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Reform your ways and your deeds, so that I may remain with you in this place."

July 24 - Thursday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"They look but do not see, they listen but do not hear or understand."

July 23 - Wednesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"O God, you have taught me from my youth, and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds."

July 22 - Tuesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Then extending His hands to His disciples, He said, 'There are my mother and my brothers.'"

July 21 - Monday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The Lord has a plea against His people, and He enters into trial with Israel."

July 20 - Sunday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning, but gather the wheat into my barn."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Salvation Army" from Bearing the Birth Pangs, tenth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 19 - Saturday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"When the Pharisees were outside they began to plot against Jesus to find a way to destroy Him."

July 18 - Friday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord."

July 17 - Thursday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The Lord looked down from His holy height, from heaven He beheld the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoners, to release those doomed to die."

July 16 - Wednesday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Shall He who instructs nations not chastise, He who teaches men knowledge?"

July 15 - Tuesday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm!"

July 14 - Monday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Your hands are full of blood! Wash yourselves clean!"

July 13 - Sunday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the Word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Listen through the Music" from Thoroughfare, seventh album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 12 - Saturday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"'Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts,' they cried one to the other. 'All the earth is filled with His glory.'"

July 11 - Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise."

July 10 - Thursday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I am God and not man, the Holy One present among you."

July 9 - Wednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Jesus sent these men on mission as the Twelve."

July 8 - Tuesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Our God is in heaven; whatever He wills, He does. Their idols are silver and gold, the handiwork of men."

July 7 - Monday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"When the crowd had been put out He entered and took her by the hand, and the little girl got up."

July 6 - Sunday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Dust" from The Whole Whale, eighth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

July 5 - Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I will bring about the restoration of my people Israel."

July 4 - Friday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Many tax collectors and those known as sinners came to join Jesus and His disciples at dinner."

July 2 - Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Hear, my people, and I will speak; Israel, I will testify against you."

July 1 - Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The lion roars - who will not be afraid! The Lord God speaks - who will not prophesy!"

June 30 - Monday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Consider this, you who forget God, lest I rend you and there be no one to rescue you."

June 28 - Saturday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"It was our infirmities He bore, our sufferings He endured."

June 27 - Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Then Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, led into exile the last of the people remaining in the city."

June 26 - Thursday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The rains fell, the torrents came, the winds blew and lashed against his house. It collapsed under all this and was completely ruined."

June 25 - Wednesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Lead me in the path of your commands, for in it I take delight."

June 23 - Monday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"In His great anger against Israel, this Lord put them away out of His sight."

June 22 - Sunday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"For your sake I bear insult, and shame covers my face."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" from Cleansing Human Frailty, fourth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 21 - Saturday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Because you have abandoned the Lord, He has abandoned you."

June 20 - Friday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is good, your body will be filled with light; if your eye is bad, your body will be in darkness."

June 19 - Thursday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

June 18 - Wednesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"As they walked on conversing, a flaming chariot and flaming horses came between them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind."

June 17 - Tuesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me.""

June 16 - Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I will obtain the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for you."

June 15 - Sunday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"I bore you up on eagle wings, and brought you here to myself."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Souls at a Carnival" from All One, sixth album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 14 - Saturday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I will follow you."

June 13 - Friday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks."

June 12 - Thursday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"You have visited the land and watered it; greatly have you enriched it."

June 11 - Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"If the Lord is God, follow Him; if Baal, follow him."

June 10 - Tuesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the Lord sends rain upon the earth."

June 9 - Monday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth."

June 8 - Sunday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"Go and learn the meaning of the words, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'"

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Cry Mercy" from Remove the Mask of Lies, second album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.

June 7 - Saturday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Put up with hardship, perform your work as an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."

June 6 - Friday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Princes persecute me without cause but my heart stands in awe of your word."

June 5 - Thursday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior."

June 4 - Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"He has robbed death of its power and has brought life and immortality into clear light through the Gospel."

June 3 - Tuesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"Give to Caesar what is Caesar's but give to God what is God's."

June 2 - Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

"I will deliver him and glorify him; with length of life I will gratify him and will show him my salvation."

June 1 - Sunday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

Sat, 31 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT

"Take these words of mine into your heart and soul."

Written, read & chanted, and produced by James Kurt.

Music: "Solid Rock, Unshakable Foundation" from The Innocent Heart, from the first album of Songs for Children of Light, by James Kurt.