St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church Houston

09/06/2026

Word and Prayer Monday, September 7, 2026
1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Psalm 5:5-7, 12; Luke 6:6-11

Word: “Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough” (1 Corinthians 5:7).

Prayer: O Lord, cleanse me from my old bad habits. Amen.

Word: “Let all who take refuge in you be glad and exult forever” (Psalm 5:11).

Prayer: O Lord, you are my refuge and my gladness. Amen.

Word: “He said to him, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He did so and his hand was restored” (Luke 6:10).

Prayer: O Lord, restore me, for I stretch out my hands. Amen.

Monday Prayer of Commitment: Lord, may I be MINDFUL of your commands. Amen.

Fr. Martin Eke, MSP
Pastor

09/06/2026

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time-September 6, 2026-11:00AM Mass

09/06/2026

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, September 6,2026-8:00AM Mass

09/05/2026

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 5, 2026 - 5:0 PM Mass

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Word and Prayer Saturday, September 5, 2026
1 Corinthians 4:6-15; Psalm 145:17-21; Luke 6:1-5

Word: “When ridiculed, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we respond gently” (1 Corinthians 4:12).

Prayer: O Lord, bless me with these graces. Amen.

Word: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).

Prayer: O Lord, I call upon you, be near to me. Amen.

Word: “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath” (Luke 5:5).

Prayer: O Lord, you are the lord of my life. Amen.

Saturday Prayer of Commitment: Lord, may I dwell in your SERENITY. Amen.

Fr. Martin Eke, MSP
Pastor

09/03/2026

Word and Prayer Friday, September 4, 2026
1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Psalm 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Luke 5:33-39

Word: “Brothers and sisters: Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1).

Prayer: O Lord, grant me the grace to become a true servant of God’s mysteries. Amen.

Word: “Commit to the Lord your way; trust in him, and he will act” (Psalm 37:5).
Prayer: O Lord, I commit my way to you, you will act on my behalf. Amen.
Word: “No one pours new wine into old wine skin” (Luke 5:37).
Prayer: O Lord, renew me with your Spirit. Amen.

Friday Prayer of Commitment: Lord, may I FORGIVE and be FORGIVEN. Amen.

Fr. Martin Eke, MSP
Pastor

09/02/2026

Word and Prayer Thursday, September 3, 2026
Gregory the Great
1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 5:1-11

Word: “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain” (1 Corinthians 3:20).

Prayer: O Lord, remove vain thoughts from me. Amen.

Word: “Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? … He whose hands are sinless” (Psalm 24:3).

Prayer: O Lord, forgive me my sins. Amen.

Word: “Put out into the deep water and lower your net for a catch” (Luke 5:4).

Prayer: O Lord, direct me to where to lower my net for a catch. Amen.

Thursday Prayer of Commitment: Lord, may I THANK you in all things. Amen.

Fr. Martin Eke, MSP
Pastor

09/01/2026

Word and Prayer Wednesday, September 2, 2026
1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Psalm 33:12-15, 20-21; Luke 4:38-44

Word: “For we are God’s co-workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9).

Prayer: O Lord, make me your co-worker. Amen.

Word: “Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and our shield” (Psalm 33:20).

Prayer: O Lord, you are my help and my shield. Amen.

Word: “At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them” (Luke 4:40).

Prayer: O Lord, lay your healing hand on me and heal me. Amen.

Wednesday Prayer of Commitment: Lord, may I be guided by your WISDOM. Amen.

Fr. Martin Eke, MSP
Pastor

08/31/2026

Word and Prayer Tuesday, September 1, 2026
1 Corinthians 2:10-16; Psalm 145:10-14; Luke 4:31-37

Word: “The Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depth of God” (1 Corinthians 2:10).

Prayer: O Lord, may your Spirit scrutinize me and lead me in the right path. Amen.

Word: “The Lord lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down” (Psalm 145:14).

Prayer: O Lord, raise me up and sustain me. Amen.

Word: “What is there about his word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out” (Luke 4:36).

Prayer: O Lord, grant me authority and power over unclean spirits. Amen.

Tuesday Prayer of Commitment: Lord, may I TRUST in you. Amen.

Fr. Martin Eke, MSP
Pastor