January 2012
Seasons of Nativity and Epiphany

1 Sun ! Second Sunday of Nativity (Propria Vol. I. Page 77)
New Year Day (Propria Vol.I Page 268)
Next Friday is Epiphany
Next Sunday is Syro-Malabar Mission Sunday
Ex 2:1-10 Moses is presented to Pharao’s daughter
Is 49:1-6 Israel will be made a light of Salvation to the nations
2 Tim 2:22-26 (2:16-26) A life in accordance with the salvation recieved.
Lk 2:25-40 (2:21-52) Presentation of Child Jesus
Holy Name of Jesus (Circumcision)
(Propria Vol.I Page 271)
Gen 17:1-14 (17:1-27) The circumcision of the Israelites.
Is 43:1-7 (42:18-43:13) God who calls us by name.
Phil 2:4-11 (Gal. 5:1-6+ Phil. 2:5-13) Let there be the same attitude of Jesus in you
Lk 2:15-21(Mt. 1:18-25 + Lk. 2: 21) He is named Jesus

2 Mon 2 Cor 6:1-10 The joy of being the servants of God
Lk 14:25-35 The spirit of discipleship

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

4 Wed Heb 8:1-6 Jesus the only Mediator
Jn 3:16-21 God sent His only Son

5 Thu 1 Jn 2:26-29 Abide in Christ and believe in him
Jn 1:19-29 The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world

6 Fri The Feast of Epiphany (Propria Vol.I. Page 86)
Important feast day and a day of obligation.
Episcopal ordination of Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil (1997)
and Mar Mathew Moolakkatt (1999)
Num 24:2-4,17-19 (24:2-9,15-25) The Spirit of God came upon him
Is 11:1-5 (4:2-5+11:1-5+12:4-6) The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him
Tit 3:1-7 (2:1-3:7) God poured out Holy Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ
Mt 3:13-17(3:1-17) Baptism of Jesus

7 Sat Acts 14:8-15 Turn to the living God
Jn 14:1-6 No one comes to the Father, but by Jesus

8 Sun ! First Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol.I Page 105)
Death anniversary of Mar Alexander Choolaparambil (1951)
Syro-Malabar Mission Sunday (Special Collection)
Ex 3:1-12 Moses is entrusted with the task of delivering Israel from Egypt
Is 44:28-45:4 (44:21-45:4) Cyrus is made the liberator of Israel
2 Tim 3:10-15 (3:1-15) Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
Lk 4:16-22a (4:14-30) Jesus is the Liberator

9 Mon 2 Tim 2:22-26 Renounce evil and do good
Jn 2:13-17 The zeal for Father’s house

10 Tue Death anniversary of Mar Augustine Kandathil (1956)
1 Cor 6:15-20 Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
Lk 13:23-30 Strive to enter by the narrow door

11 Wed Eph 6:10-12 Put on the whole armour of God
Jn 10:25-30 My sheep hear my voice

12 Thu Jas 1:12-18 Every good endowment and every perfect gift is
from the Father
Jn 10:31-39 Father consecrated the Son and sent into the world

13 Fri St. John the Baptist (Propria Vol.I Page 96)
Is 40:1-8 (35:3-10+40:1-8) Prepare the way of the Lord
Act 13:16-26 (13:13-33) John preached a baptism of repentance
to all the poeople of Israel
Eph 2:19-3:7 (2:19-3:21) You are fellow citizens with the saints
and members of the household of God
Mk 6:14-29 martydom of St.John the Baptist

14 Sat Rom 1:18-23 The eternal power and deity perceived in the created things
Mk 4:35-41 Jesus calms the storm

15 Sun ! Second Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol. I Page 123)
Unity Octave begins on Wednesday
Num 10:29-36 (10:29-11:10) Moses leads the people of Israel
Is 45:11-17 Israel is saved by the Lord with everlasting salvation
Heb 3:1-6 (3:1-4:7) Jesus is greater than Moses
Jn 1:14-18 (1:1-28) Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ

16 Mon 1 Cor 1:4-9 Grace of God which is given to us in Jesus Christ
Lk 7:11-17 Great Prophet amidst us

17 Tue Acts 19:13-20 The Word of the Lord grew and prevailed mightily
Mk 1:21-28 With authority Jesus commands the unclean spirits

18 Wed Unity Octave begins (Propria Vol. I Page 286)
Rom 11:1-10 We are chosen by Grace
Lk 12:4-12 Acknowledge Christ without fear

19 Thu Rom 15:14-21 To be a minister of Christ to the Gentiles by the Grace
Jn 17:6-11 Let they may be one as we are one

20 Fri Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles (Propria Vol.I Page 113)
2 Kgs 4:32-37 The child is brought to life by Elisha
Act 9:36-42 (9:32-42 ) Peter resuscitates Thabitha
2 Cor 11:21-31(2Cor 10:1-7,11:21-31) Sufferings of Paul
Mt 16:13-19 (Mt. 16:13-19+Jn.21:15-19)Peter’s proclamation of faith
St. Sebastian (Propria Vol. I. Page 289)
Patron’s day of Mar Sebastian Vadakkel and Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath
Dt 32:37-43 There is no God besides me
Is 49:1-4 My property is God
2 Tim 2:1-5 The Lord’s disciple should suffer
Mt 10:24-33 Bear witness without fear

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

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

23 Mon Eph 2:11-16 Christ is our peace who has made us one
Lk 2:28-35 My eyes have seen the salvation

24 Tue Phil 1:27-30 let the manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ
Mt 15:21-28 The faith of the Canaanite woman
St. Francis de Sales (Propria Vol.IV Page 931)
Eph 3:8-12 Paul who preached Christ to the Gentiles
Jn 15:9-17 Remain in my love

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

26 Thu The Republic Day (Propria Vol. I Page 298)
Death anniversary of Mar Mathew Makil (1914)
Tit 1:1-14 Hold firm to the sure Word
Lk 2:48-52 Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in
favour with God and man
Sts. Timothy and Titus (Propria Vol.III. Page 602)
2 Sam. 22:2-4 Lord is my redeemer
Wis 7:28-8:3 God loves the wise
1 Tim 6:11-16 Fight for faith
Mt 16:24-27 Jesus’ disciple must suffer

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

28 Sat Heb 3:12-19 Hold firm to your faith
Jn 3:31-36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life
St. Thomas Aquinas (Propria Vol.IV. Page 941)
1Kgs 3:5-12 Distinguish between good and evil
Wis 7:7-14 Those who pray will get wisdom
1Cor 1:18-25 Folly of the cross
Mt 5:13-19 You are salt of the earth

29 Sun ! Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (Propria Vol. I Page 158)
Thursday is the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the
temple (Purification of Our Lady)
Major Archiepiscopal status to Syro-Malabar Church.
Mar Antony Padiyara, the first Major Archbishop (1992)
Num 11:23-35 God provides Israel with quails
Is 46:5-13 My salvation will not tarry
Hab 7:23-28 Christ holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever
Jn 2:1-11 (1:43- 2:11) Jesus’ glory is revealed at Cana

30 Mon Three days’ Fast (Propria Vol. I Page 184)
Is 64:1-9 (63:17-64:12) Remember not our iniquity for ever
Hab 3:13-19 We share in Christ if only we hold our first
confidence firm to the end
1 Tim 2:1-7 (2:1-3:10) Pray for all
Mt 18:23-35 Forgive your brother from your heart
World Day of Peace (Propria Vol. I Page 301)
Eph 2:14-22 One is Christ
Jn 14:27-31The peace given by Jesus

31 Tue Three Days’ Fast (Propria Vol. I Page 184)
1 Sam 7:3-9 Return to the Lord with all your heart
Is 59:1-8 Our iniquities make separation between us and God
Rom 12:1-8 (12:1-21) Be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Lk 18:9-14 (18:2-14) The prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector
St. John Bosco (Propria Vol. IV Page 922)
Patron’s day of Mar Bosco Puthur
Phil 4:4-9 Do whatever you have heard from me
Mt 18:1-5 Welcome children in my name