Saints and the Liturgical Year

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July 05, 2017 - Wednesday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through the grace of adoption
chose us to be children of light,
grant, we pray,
that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error
but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 5 - St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, O Lord, that in the spirit of the Apostle Paul
we may pursue the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,
for, having learned it,
Saint Anthony Zaccaria
constantly preached your saving word in the Church.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in Cremona, Italy, St. Anthony (1502 - 1539) founded the Clerks Regular of St. Paul (Barnabites), which works for the renewal of the clergy and laity. He was a preacher who worked to reform the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

July 5 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States.) Other areas celebrate it on July 4, where her write-up may be found.

For more on **St. Anthony Zaccaria **and St. Elizabeth of Portugal, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stantoniozaccaria.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stelizabethofportugal.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-05
 
July 06, 2017 - Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through the grace of adoption
chose us to be children of light,
grant, we pray,
that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error
but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 6 - Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, author of innocence and lover of chastity,
who bestowed the grace of martyrdom
on your handmaid, the Virgin Saint Maria Goretti, in her youth,
grant, we pray, through her intercession,
that, as you gave her a crown for her steadfastness,
so we, too, may be firm
in obeying your commandments.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in Ancona, Italy, into a poor peasant family, St. Maria (1890 - 1902) was known for her cheerfulness and piety. At twelve years old, she was stabbed to death by a young man for resisting his attempts to seduce her. He later reformed his life completely and was present at her canonization in 1950.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Maria Goretti and information on St. Godelieva and St. Palladius, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmariagoretti.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-06
 
July 07, 2017 - Friday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through the grace of adoption
chose us to be children of light,
grant, we pray,
that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error
but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

For information on St. Willibard and St. Pantaenus, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-07
 
July 08, 2017 - Saturday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through the grace of adoption
chose us to be children of light,
grant, we pray,
that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error
but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/
 
July 09, 2017 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-09

July 09 - Optional Memorial of St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs which gives way to the Sunday Liturgy:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in your wonderful providence
have strengthened your Church
through the confession of the Martyrs
Saint Augustine Zhao and companions,
grant that your people,
faithful to the mission entrusted to it,
may enjoy ever greater freedom
and witness to the truth before the world.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

"Saint Augustine (1746 - 1815) was a Chinese diocesan priest martyred with 119 companions. Among them was an eighteen-year-old boy, Chi Zhuzi, who cried out to those who had just cut off his right arm and were preparing to flay him alive: “Every piece of my flesh, every drop of my blood will tell you that I am Christian.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
 
July 10, 2017 - Monday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of y[/INDENT]our Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about the Seven Holy Brothers and Sts. Rufina and Secunda:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-10
 
July 11 - St. Benedict, Abbot (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who made the Abbot Saint Benedict
an outstanding master in the school of divine service,
grant, we pray,
that, putting nothing before love of you,
we hasten with a loving heart
in the way of your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

“Born in Norcia, Italy, and educated in Rome, St. Benedict (480 -547) lived a solitary life in the mountainous Subiaco for three years. He later organized twelve monasteries; the monks devoted themselves to prayer and work. In the abbey of Monte Cassino, which he founded, he wrote his Rule, which wonderfully combines the Roman genius with the monastic wisdom of the Christian East. Pope Paul VI proclaimed him Patron of Europe because of his influence on the formation of Christendom.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Benedict **and St. Pius I, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbenedictofnursia.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-11
 
July 12, 2017 - Wednesday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about Sts. Louis and Zelia Martin, St. John Gualbert, Sts. Nabor and Felix, and St. Veronica:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-12
 
July 13, 2017 - Thursday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 13 - St. Henry, King (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose abundant grace prepared Saint Henry
to be raised by you in a wonderful way
from the cares of earthly rule to heavenly realms,
grant, we pray, through his intercession,
that amid the uncertainties of this world
we may hasten towards you with minds made pure.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Henry (973-1024) became emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 1014. He used his power to extend the Kingdom of God by promoting missionary work.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Henry and information on St.Mildred and St. Clelia Barbieri, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/H/sthenryii.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-13
 
July 14, 2017 - Friday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 14 - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin (Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect:
“O God, who desired the Virgin Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
to flower among Native Americans
in a life of innocence,
grant, through her intercession,
that when all are gathered into your Church
from every nation, tribe and tongue,
they may magnify you
in a single canticle of praise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“The daughter of a Mohawk warrior, Bl. Kateri (1656 -1680) was born near modern-day Auriesville, New York, and orphaned by an epidemic of smallpox, which left her with impaired eyesight and a disfigured face. When she was baptized at twenty, she incurred hostility from her tribe, but she remained faithful and moved to the new Christian colony of Indians in Canada, where she dedicated the rest of her life to prayer, penitential practices, and the care of the sick and aged. She was devoted to the Eucharist and to Christ Crucified; she is called the ‘Lily of the Mohawks.’” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Francis Solano, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/K/blkateritekakwitha.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-14

July 14 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest (Optional Memorial):
(In the United States, the optional memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis is celebrated on July 18.)

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Camillus
with a singular grace of charity towards the sick,
pour out upon us, by his merits,
a spirit of love for you,
so that, serving you in our neighbor,
we may, at the hour of our death,
pass safely over to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, yor Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Camillus de Lellis, + 1614 at Rome; born at Chieti in Abruzzi in 1550; soldier addicted to gambling; his conversion led him to found (1582) a society (Camillians), which established hospitals and cared for the sick with affection and diligence; patron of nurses, of the sick and hospitals.” (Ordo.)

For more on St. Camillus de Lellis, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcamillusdelellis.asp
 
July 15, 2017, Saturday - St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, just as we celebrate the heavenly birthday
of the Bishop Saint Bonaventure,
we may benefit from his great learning
and constantly imitate the ardor of his charity.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

“Born in Italy, St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) entered the Franciscan Order and lectured at the University of Paris, where he met St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Bonaventure became the minister general of the Friars Minor and a cardinal. Known as the ‘Seraphic Doctor,’ he is considered the greatest exponent of mystical theology in the Middle Ages.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bonaventure and information on St. Swithin’s Day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbonaventure.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-15
 
July 16, 2017 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-16

July 16 - Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which gives way to the Sunday Liturgy:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the venerable intercession of the glorious Virgin Mary
come to our aid, we pray, O Lord,
so that, fortified by her protection,
we may reach the mountain which is Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“This feast commemorates the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Simon Stock, the superior general of the Carmelite Order, in 1251. She promised a special blessing for those who wear her scapular. The Church heartily recommends this devotion, and countless Christians have taken advantage of Our Lady’s protection.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **Our Lady of Mount Carmel **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/O/ourladyofmountcarmel.asp
catholictradition.org/Mary/carmel1.htm
 
July 16, 2017 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-16
Here’s Scott Hahn’s reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

"THE WORD’S RETURN"


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July 17, 2017 - Monday,15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. Alexius and the Blessed Martyrs of Compiegne:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-17
 
July 18, 2017 - Tuesday,15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States): In other countries, this feast is celebrated on July 14th.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Camillus
with a singular grace of charity towards the sick,
pour out upon us, by his merits,
a spirit of love for you,
so that, serving you in our neighbor,
we may, at the hour of our death,
pass safely over to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

“Born into a noble family in Italy, St. Camillus (1550-1614) was a young soldier of fortune who became penniless because of an addiction to gambling. Having decided to consecrate his life to the service of the sick, he improved the treatment and care of hospital patients and founded the Order of Ministers of the Sick (Camellians).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Camillus de Lellis, St. Symphorosa & Her Seven Sons and St. Frederick, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcamillusdelellis.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-18
 
July 19, 2017 - Wednesday,15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. Arsenius, St. Aurea of Cordoba and Servant of God Francis Garces & Companions:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-19
 
July 20, 2017 - Thursday,15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 20 - St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Direct your faithful, Lord,in the way of eternal salvation,
which the Bishop Saint Apollinaris showed
by his teaching and martyrdom,
and grant, through his intercession,
that we may so persevere in keeping your commandments
as to merit being crowned with him.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“According to tradition St. Apollinaris was consecrated a bishop by St. Peter and sent as a missionary to Ravenna during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Renowned for healing in Jesus’ name, he was exiled, tortured, imprisoned, and finally martyred.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Apollinaris and St. Margaret of Antioch, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-20
 
July 21, 2017 - Friday,15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

July 21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who for the glory of your name
and the salvation of souls
bestowed on the Priest Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
a spirit of counsel and fortitude,
grant, we pray, that in the same spirit,
we may know what must be done
and, through his intercession,
bring it to completion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Lawrence (1559 - 1619) was Italian and a Capuchin with great preaching, teaching, writing, and leadership abilities. His writings include a commentary on the Book of Genesis, treatises against Luther, and nine volumes of sermons.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Lawrence of Brindisi and St. Praxedes, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stlawrenceofbrindisi.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-21
 
July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose Only Begotten Son
entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others
with announcing the great joy of the Resurrection,
grant, we pray,
that through her intercession and example
we may proclaim the living Christ
and come to see him reigning in your glory.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

“Christ cast seven devils out of St. Mary; she ministered to him in Galilee, was one of the few who remained with Christ during his Agony on the Cross, and with two other women visited his tomb and found it empty. Our Lord first appeared to her after his Resurrection, asking her to announce his Resurrection to the Apostles.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Mary Magdalene, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarymagdalen.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-07-22
 
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