Saints and the Liturgical Year

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October 8, 2012 - Monday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-08
 
October 9, 2012 - Tuesday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

October 9 - St. Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who sent Saint Denis and his companions
to preach your glory to the nations
and strengthened them for their mission
with the virtue of constancy in suffering,
grant, we pray, that we may imitate them
in disdaining prosperity in this world
and in being undaunted by any trial.
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. Denis (d.ca.258) was born in Italy and was consecrated the first Bishop of Paris. He was sent to France by Pope Fabian and was martyred with two members of his clergy.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

October 9 - Saint John Leonardi, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, giver of all good things,
who through the Priest Saint John Leonardi
caused the Gospel to be announced to the nations,
grant, through his intercession,
that the true faith may always and everywhere prosper.
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. John (1541-1609) was born in Tuscany and, after studying pharmacy, left this profession to be ordained a priest. He devoted himself to catechizing children; in addition, he gathered people to work with him in hospitals and prisons. He founded the Order of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God and later a society of priests to serve in foreign missions, which later became the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Denis and St. John Leonardi and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-09
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/D/stdenis.asp
catholicfire.blogspot.com/2006/10/saint-of-day-st-john-leonardi-priest.html
 
October 10, 2012 - Wednesday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-10
 
grateful_child said:
October 7, 2012 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-07

October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial):

Collect:
“Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son,
was made known by the message of an Angel,
may, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
by his Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.”

“The Holy Rosary is very pleasing to Our Lady; she herself recommends it. There are two elements of the Rosary: meditation on its mysteries and vocal prayer. The most important and beauteous thing about the Rosary is its ultimate focus on Christ.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Our Lady of the Rosary, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/O/ourladyoftherosary.asp
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grateful_child and all viewers of this thread, Happy feast of the Our Lady of the Rosary! May special blessings and graces come your way - today!

www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2011-10-07
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grateful_child said:
October 7, 2012 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-07

Sharing these thoughts from today’s Euchalette:

"Today’s liturgical readings remind us that the family is the first and basic institution of human society. Its nature and purpose are inscribed in the very makeup of man and woman who are incomplete in themselves. This is why they need the help of ‘the other half’ to reach their full potentials and satisfy their affectve, emotional, and physical needs.

Unfortunately, sin has sown in many families the seeds of selfishness and unfaithfulness, which lead to most painful breakups. Jesus, who came to restore all aspects of our life to their original integrity, today reminds us of God’s plan for the human family and enjoins all to keep it the way God designed it to be. Thus let us remember in our prayers all families.

On October 11, 2012, we will begin the observance of the ‘Year of Faith,’ which will last until November 24, 2013. Pope Benedict XVI has decided to dedicate this special year to ‘restoring God’s presence’ in this increasingly secularized world. Let us all pray and do our best so that this ‘Year of Faith’ will have a fruitful harvest of conversions and deepen our relationship with God." (p. 1.)
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October 11, 2012 - Thursday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-11
 
October 12, 2012 - Friday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-12
 
October 13, 2012 - Saturday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-13
 
October 14, 2012 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“May your grace, O Lord, we pray,
at all times go before us and follow after
and make us always determined
to carry out good works.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-14

October 14 - Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who raised up Pope Saint Callistus the First
to serve the Church
and attend devoutly to Christ’s faithful departed,
strengthen us, we pray, by his witness to the faith,
so that, rescued from the slavery of corruption,
we may merit an incorruptible inheritance.
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.”

“A slave in youth, St. Callistus (d.222) was renown for his mercy toward repentant sinners, thus incurring the criticism of many rigorists, notably Tertullian. He defended the Faith against the Adoptionist and Modalist heresies regarding the Holy Trinity and the Person of Jesus Christ. He was martyred in Rome under Alexander Severus.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Callistus I, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcallistusi.asp
 
October 15 - Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who through your Spirit
raised up Saint Teresa of Jesus
to show the Church the way to seek perfection,
grant that we may always be nourished
by the food of her heavenly teaching
and fired with longing for true holiness.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“Born in Avila, Spain, St. Teresa (1515-1582) reformed the Carmelite Order with the help of St. John of the Cross. In the years and following the Ecumenical Council of Trent, she contributed to the renewal of the entire ecclesiastical community. Her active life did not distract her from contemplation, and she wrote several works of asceticism and mysticism. She was proclaimed Doctor of the Churchin 1970.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Teresa of Jesus, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/stteresaofavila.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-15
 
grateful_child said:
October 14, 2012 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“May your grace, O Lord, we pray,
at all times go before us and follow after
and make us always determined
to carry out good works.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-14
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Sharing some excerpts from today’s Euchalette, page 1:

"Material riches are not an evil in themselves. They become a blessing if we keep our hearts detached from them and use them generously to help those in need. Then we are also spiritually rich, and our generosity becomes liberating for us and uplifting for its beneficiaries.

But material wealth becomes a curse when it destroys the sensitivity of those who allow themselves to be dominated by the craving for it. Woe to us if we allow material riches to possess our hearts! We would soon find ourselves in a state of spiritual bankruptcy.

As we celebrate the ‘Year of Faith,’ which started on October 11, let this Eucharistic celebration remind us of the superiority of the spiritual values and give us the grace to use our material resources according to God’s plan." (p. 1.)
 
October 16, 2012 - Tuesday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“May your grace, O Lord, we pray,
at all times go before us and follow after
and make us always determined
to carry out good works.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

October 16 - St. Hedwig, Religious (Optional Memorial)
Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that the revered intercession of Saint Hedwig
may bring us heavenly aid,
just as her wonderful life
is an example of humility for all.
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 wife of the Duke of Poland and a mother of seven children, St. Hedwig (1174-1243) led a life of piety and solicitude for the poor and the sick, founding with her husband several monasteries and hospitals, She retired to a Cistercian monastery.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

October 16 - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“Pour out on us, we pray, O Lord,
the spirit with which you so remarkably endowed
Saint Margaret Mary,
so that we may come to know
that love of Christ which surpasses all understanding
and be utterly filled with your fullness.
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. Margaret (1647-1690) was born in France and entered the Visitation convent at Paray-le-Monial. She had many mystical revelations concerning devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She propagated this devotion to the whole Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/H/sthedwig.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmargaretmaryalacoque.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-16
 
October 17 - St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who adorn the sacred body of your Church
with the confessions of holy Martyrs,
grant, we pray,
that, just as the glorious passion of Saint Ignatius of Antioch,
which we celebrate today,
brought him eternal splendor,
so it may be for us unending protection
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“St. Ignatius (d.107) was consecrated Bishop of Antioch by St. Peter. He was martyred in Rome under Trajan. He wrote a number of letters that are some of the earliest and richest Christian writings pertaining to marriage, the Eucharist, and the Incarnation. His name is mentioned in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Ignatius of Antioch, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/I/stignatiusofantioch.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-17
 
October 17 - St. Like, Evangelist (Feast):

Collect:
“Lord God, who chose Saint Luke
to reveal by his preaching and writings
the mystery of your love for the poor,
grant that those who already glory in your name
may persevere as one heart and one soul
and that all nations may merit to see your salvation.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“A physician from Antioch, he converted to Christianity and accompanied Paul on two of his journeys. The author of both the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, Luke devotes attention to Christ’s birth and childhood as well as to the universality of the Redemption.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Luke, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stluke.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-18
 
October 19, 2012 - Friday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“May your grace, O Lord, we pray,
at all times go before us and follow after
and make us always determined
to carry out good works.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

October 19 - St. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect:
“O God, who chose to manifest
the blessed hope of your eternal kingdom
by the toil of Saints John de Brebeuf,
Isaac Jogues and their companions
and by the shedding of their blood,
graciously grant that through their intercession
the faith of Christians may be strengthened day by day.
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.”

“These eight Jesuit missionaries were sent from France to North America. Sts. John (1593-1649) and Isaac (1607-1646) were martyred after converting many thousands of Native Americans. Throughout their ordeals, these missionaries exhibited undying fortitude and charity in the face of imprisonment and torture.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues and Companions and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/I/stisaacjogues.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-19
 
October 20, 2012 - Saturday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“May your grace, O Lord, we pray,
at all times go before us and follow after
and make us always determined
to carry out good works.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

October 20 - St. Paul of the Cross, Priest (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect:
“May the Priest Saint Paul,
whose only love was the Cross,
obtain for us your grace, O Lord,
so that, urged on more strongly by his example,
we may each embrace our own cross with courage.
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 Liguria, Italy, St. Paul (1694-1775) devoted himself to the service of the poor and the sick and is best known for his apostolic zeal and great penances. He founded the Congregation of the Passion (the Passionists).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Paul of the Cross, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpaulofthecross.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-20
 
October 21, 2012 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time & World Mission Sunday:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-21

“Today is World Mission Sunday with its theme: ‘Go … make disciples of all nations … baptize them … teach them all I have commanded to you’ (Mt 28:19-20). Pastors should encourge their communities to assist in the mission of the Church in spreading the gospel …” (Ordo.)
 
October 22, 2012 - Monday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-22
 
October 23, 2012 - Tuesday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

October 23 - St. John of Capistrano, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who raised up Saint John of Capistrano
to comfort your faithful people in tribulation,
place us, we pray, under your safe protection
and keep your Church in everlasting peace.
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 Italy, St. John (1386-1456) was a lawyer before becoming a Franciscan. He preached in eastern Europe, bringing about great revivals of the Faith. He led a section of the Christian army at the Battle of Belgrade to defend Europe from the Turks.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. John of Capistrano, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnofcapistrano.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-23
 
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