Project BLACK MAMBA

Today we remember Saint Gregory III, Pope (died 741): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: The last non-European pope 'til the 2013 election of His Holiness Pope Francis.

We also remember Saint James of the Marches, O.F.M. (circa 1391-1476): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

We also remember Saint Catherine Labouré, D.C. (1806-1876): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link Charlie Lima; Wikipedia-link Miraculous Medal.

Commentary: "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."

Scripture of the Day
Personal Reading
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter sixteen (verses one thru twenty, plus the unnumbered "Shorter Ending");
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter one (verses one thru twenty-five).

Mass Readings
The Book of Daniel, chapter seven, verses fifteen thru twenty-seven;
The Book of Daniel, chapter three, verses eighty-two thru eighty-seven;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter twenty-one, verses thirty-four thru thirty-six.