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Reflection on the Scripture readings
for Liturgy of the Eucharist of the following Day:
Monday 9th March 2026
Third Week in Lent

2 Kings 5:1-15
Psalm 41(42):2-3,42:3-4
Luke 4:24-30

St Gregory of Nyssa,
Family had a formative effect on Gregory. His eldest sister, St Macrina the younger, had a great influence on him. A discussion he had with her as he attended at her deathbed and she looked forward to what lay ahead was later expanded by Gregory into a treatise entitled On the soul and the resurrection.
His brothers Basil of Caesarea and Peter of Sebaste were both bishops and Naucratius, was a monk It was his friend Gregory of Nazianzus who prevailed on Gregory to devote himself to the service of the Church.
He was ordained in 362 In 371 Gregory was installed as bishop of Nyssa, he became a very influential defender of the Divinity of Christ.
More…. https://www.catholicireland.net/saint...
St Dominic Savio
An amazing youth with a wonderful desire for holiness. Pope Pius XI, , described him as “small in size, but a towering giant in spirit.” At an early age he wrote down his plan of life: “I will go to confession very often and go to communion as often as my confessor gives me permission. I will celebrate Sundays and feast days as holy days. Jesus and Mary will be my friends. Death rather than sin.” Dominic Savio who died aged 15 years was the youngest non-martyr to be officially canonised in the Catholic Church.
More…… https://www.catholicireland.net/saint...
St Frances of Rome
She was a dedicated laywoman who, in a time of plague and civil war, worked tirelessly for the poor and the sick yet without compromising her love for her husband and family. God send her a special angel to be her guardian, companion and spiritual adviser. Frances’s last words were: “The angel has finished his task – he beckons me to follow him”. When Frances died, she was buried in the Church of Santa Maria Nuova near the Roman Forum. Pius XI named her the patron saint of motorists. More…. https://www.catholicireland.net/saint...


Readings for Ireland:
https://www.catholicbishops.ie/readings/

Suantraí Íosa" is an Evening Reflection on the feasts and the Scripture readings for the Liturgy of the Eucharist of the following day.
"Suantraí Íosa" in Irish means the Lullaby or Cradle Song of Jesus.

We prepare the readings and liturgy of following day and sleep on it, praying for inspiration in the morning light.
These reflections frequently draw on the Irish language, art, folklore, traditions and spirituality of the peoples of Ireland.

THE PRAYER OF ABANDONMENT
The Prayer of Abandonment, written by
St. Charles de Foucauld, is one of the
most beautiful prayers of faith, trust and
surrender in the Christian spiritual heritage.

Father,
I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do,
I thank you:
I am ready for all,
I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
and in all your creatures.
I wish no more than this, O Lord.

Into your hands I commend my soul;
I offer it to you
with all the love of my heart,
for I love you, Lord,
and so need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands,
without reserve,
and with boundless confidence,
for you are
my Father.

PRACTICAL PRAYERS TO BEGIN A JOURNEY
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Pray for us and
protect us on our journey.
Amen.

A Croí Mhuire gan Smál,
Guigh orainn agus
tabhair aire dúinn ar an turas seo.
Amen.