Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 1 - Saint Joseph the Worker (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, Creator of all things,
who laid down for the human race the law of work,
graciously grant
that by the example of Saint Joseph and under his patronage
we may complete the works you set us to do
and attain the rewards you promise.
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=2013-05-01

“This feast was instituted in 1955 by Pope Pius XII and is celebrated on May 1, which corresponds to the day labor is honored in many countries. In the Gospel Christ was called ‘the son of the carpenter.’ Human labor, no matter how ordinary, can be sanctified, which in turn can sanctify oneself and others, making each of the faithful a participant in Christ’s work of redemption.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

May 1, 2013 - Wednesday, Fifth Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, restorer and lover of innocence,
direct the hearts of your servants towards yourself,
that those you have set free from the darkness of unbelief
may never stray from the light of your 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.”
 
May 2 - Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who raised up the Bishop Saint Athanasius
as an outstanding champion of your Son’s divinity,
mercifully grant,
that, rejoicing in his teaching and his protection,
we may never cease to grow in knowledge and love of 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“St. Athanasius (297-373), Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, was a great champion of the Faith against the Arian heresy at the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. He suffered persecution, including seventeen years of intermittent exile, for resisting to compromise in the essentials of the Faith. He wrote many outstanding apologetical works.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Athanasius, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stathanasius.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-02
 
May 3 - Saints Philip and James, Apostles (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who gladden us each year
with the feast day of the Apostles Philip and James,
grant us, through their prayers,
a share in the Passion and Resurrection
of your Only Begotten Son,
so that we may merit to behold you for eternity.
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

“Like Sts. Peter and Andrew, St. Philip was from Bethsaida, in Galilee. According to tradition he was crucified at Hierapolis in Phrygia, where he had preached the Gospel. He introduced St. Bartholomew (Nathanael) to Christ. Christ declared to St. Philip, 'Whoever has seen me has seen the Father … I am in the Father and the Father is in me (Jn 14:8, 11).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

“St. James was a cousin of Our Lord. He is often called St. James the Less because of St. Mark’s reference to him as ‘the younger’ (Mk 15:40). As Bishop of Jerusalem, St. James wrote an Epistle of the New Tetament. He was thrown from the terrace of the Temple and then stoned to death. Sts. Philip and James are named in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Philip and James and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjamesthelesser.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stphilip.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-03
 
May 4, 2013 - Saturday, 5th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty and eternal God,
who, through the regenerating power of Baptism
have been pleased to confer on us heavenly life,
grant, we pray,
that those you render capable of immortality
by justifying them
may by your guidance
attain the fullness of glory.
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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-04
 
May 5, 2013 - Sixth Sunday of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, almighty God,
that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,
which we keep in honor of the risen Lord,
and that what we relive in remembrance
we may always hold to in what we do.
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=2013-05-05
 
grateful_child said:
May 5, 2013 - Sixth Sunday of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, almighty God,
that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,
which we keep in honor of the risen Lord,
and that what we relive in remembrance
we may always hold to in what we do.
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=2013-05-05
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Sharing an excerpt from today’s Euchalette:

"The thought of an imminent separation from a person we love fills us with sadness. So it was with the disciples, after they heard from Jesus that soon they would not be able to see him any longer. But the Lord reassured them that LOVE would make up for the lack of his visible presence and would fill their lives with peace and strength.

After two thousand years, we know how true Jesus’ words are. He is always present in the Church, His Mystical Body. In each of us, His presence becomes particularly real when we celebrate and receive the Eucharist… Let us open our hearts to receive in him the love of the Blessed Trinity, and to reciprocate it with the homage of our loving faithfulness." (p.1.)
 
May 8, 2013 - Wednesday, 6th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, O Lord,
that, as we celebrate in mystery
the solemnities of your Son’s Resurrection,
so, too, we may be worthy
to rejoice at his coming with all the Saints.
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 some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-08
 
May 9, 2013 - The Ascension of the Lord (Solemnity):
Note: “Where the Solemnity of the Ascension is not to be observed as a Holyday of Obligation, it is assigned to the Seventh Sunday of Easter as its proper day.”

Collect (Opening Prayer) - Vigil Mass:
“O God, whose Son today ascended to the heavens
as the Apostles looked on,
grant, we pray, that , in accordance with his promise,
we may be worthy for him to live with us always on earth,
and we with him in heaven.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Collect - Mass during the day:
“Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God,
and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,
for the Ascension of Christ your Son
is our exaltation,
and, where the Head has gone before in glory,
the Body is called to follow in hope.
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

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension occurs on the following Sunday:
May 9, 2013 - Thursday, 6th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“O God, who made your people
partakers in your redemption,
grant, we pray,
that we may perpetually render thanks
for the Resurrection of the Lord.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

For more on today’s feast and some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-09
 
May 10, 2013 - Friday, 6th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who restore us to eternal life
in the Resurrection of Christ,
raise us up, we pray, to the author of our salvation,
who is seated at your right hand,
so that, when our Savior comes again in majesty,
those you have given new birth in Baptism
may be clothed with blessed immortality.
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

May 10 - St. Damien de Veuster, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Father of mercy,
who gave us in Saint Damien
a shining witness of love for the poorest and most abandoned,
grant that, by his intercession,
as faithful witnesses of the heart of your Son Jesus,
we too may be servants of the most needy and rejected.
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 Belgium Bl. Damien (1840-1889) joined the Fathers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in 1860. In 1873, he requested to go to the leper colony at Molokai, where he spent the rest of his life; four years later he contracted leprosy.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Damien and saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/D/stdamienofmolokai.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-10
 
grateful_child said:
May 10, 2013 - Friday, 6th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who restore us to eternal life
in the Resurrection of Christ,
raise us up, we pray, to the author of our salvation,
who is seated at your right hand,
so that, when our Savior comes again in majesty,
those you have given new birth in Baptism
may be clothed with blessed immortality.
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=2013-05-10
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In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the following Sunday:

Collect:
“Hear our prayers, O Lord,
so that what was promised
by the sanctifying power of your Word
may everywhere be accomplished
through the working of the Gospel
and that all your adopted children may attain
what the testimony of truth has foretold.
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.”
 
May 11, 2013 - Saturday, 6th Week of Easter:
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was celebrated on May 9:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose Son, at his Ascension to the heavens,
was pleased to promise the Holy Spirit to the Apostles,
grant, we pray,
that, just as they received manifold gifts of heavenly teaching,
so on us, too, you may bestow spiritual gifts.
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

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the following Sunday:

Collect:
“Constantly shape our minds, we pray, O Lord,
by the practice of good works,
that, trying always for what is better,
we may strive to hold ever fast to the Paschal Mystery.
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.”

For information on Mary, Queen of Apostles and some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-11
 
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was not celebrated on May 9th:
May 12, 2013 - Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord:

Today is also Catholic Communications Sunday and Mothers’ Day.

Collect (Opening Prayer) - Vigil Mass:
“O God, whose Son today ascended to the heavens
as the Apostles looked on,
grant, we pray, that , in accordance with his promise,
we may be worthy for him to live with us always on earth,
and we with him in heaven.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Collect - Mass during the day:
“Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God,
and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,
for the Ascension of Christ your Son
is our exaltation,
and, where the Head has gone before in glory,
the Body is called to follow in hope.
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=2013-05-12

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was celebrated on May 9th:
May 12, 2013 - Seventh Sunday of Easter:

Collect:
“Graciously hear our supplications, O Lord,
so that we, who believe that the Savior of the human race
is with you in your glory,
may experience, as he promised,
until the end of the world,
his abiding presence among us.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Happy Mothers’ Day to all our wonderful mothers! May God bless you abundantly!
 
May 12 - Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who know the great courage
of the glorious Martyrs Nereus and Achilleus
in confessing you,
may experience their loving intercession for us in your presence.
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.”

“Sts. Nereus and Achilleus were Roman soldiers during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the first century AD. According to tradition they were martyred when they embraced the true Faith and consequently left the military.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

May 12 - Saint Pancras, Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May your Church rejoice, O God,
confident in the intercession of the Martyr Saint Pancras,
and by his glorious prayers
may she persevere in devotion to you
and stand ever firm.
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.”

“At fourteen, St. Pancras (d.304) was martyred during the reign of Diocletian. He was buried on the Via Aurelia, where Pope Symmachus erected a basilica over his tomb.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Nereus & Achilleus and Saint Pancras, see links:
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1866
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpancras.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-12
 
May 13, 2013 - Monday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the power of the Holy Spirit
come to us, we pray, O Lord,
that we may keep your will faithfully in mind
and express it in a devout way of life.
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

May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who chose the Mother of your Son to be our Mother also,
grant us that, persevering in penance and prayer
for the salvation of the world,
we may further more effectively each day the reign of Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Portugal in 1917. The message of Fatima includes conversion of heart, repentance from sin, and dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially by praying the Rosary.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For information on Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/O/ourladyoffatima.asp
www.ewtn.com/fatima/apparitions/BVM.htm
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-13
 
grateful_child said:
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was not celebrated on May 9th:
May 12, 2013 - Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord:

Today is also Catholic Communications Sunday and Mothers’ Day.

Collect (Opening Prayer) - Vigil Mass:
“O God, whose Son today ascended to the heavens
as the Apostles looked on,
grant, we pray, that , in accordance with his promise,
we may be worthy for him to live with us always on earth,
and we with him in heaven.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Collect - Mass during the day:
“Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God,
and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,
for the Ascension of Christ your Son
is our exaltation,
and, where the Head has gone before in glory,
the Body is called to follow in hope.
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=2013-05-12
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Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette (p.1.):

ASCENSION, OUR HOPE AND OUR CHALLENGE

"Today, Ascension Sunday, we recall the glorification of Jesus Christ who, as a man, has been called to share in the glory of God. His ascension also reminds us that heaven is our destiny. That is what we have been created for. That is where we will find the perfect fulfillment of all our aspirations.

But before we reach such a glorious destination, we have to do our share in the fulfillment of God’s plan for ourselves and the rest of humankind. Jesus wants that we become more and more involved in the building of the Kingdom.

Today is also ‘Social Communications Sunday’, a worldwide observance that emphasizes the importance of Mass Media in the work of evangelization, and the need to pray for all those involved in this profession. Let us include them in the intentions for which we offer this Eucharist …" (p.1.)
 
May 14 - Saint Matthias, Apostle (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who assigned Saint Matthias
a place in the college of Apostles,
grant us, through his intercession,
that, rejoicing at how your love has been allotted to us,
we may merit to be numbered among the elect.
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

“After the Ascension of Our Lord, St. Peter proposed the disciples select an Apostle to take the office of Judas Iscariot. The choice was St. Matthias (d.64). He worked for the faith in Palestine and was stoned to death.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Matthias and St. Boniface, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-14
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmatthias.asp
 
May 15, 2013 - Wednesday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Graciously grant to your Church, O merciful God,
that, gathered by the Holy Spirit,
she may be devoted to you with all her heart
and united in purity of intent.
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

May 15 - Saint Isidore (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Lord God, to whom belongs all creation,
and who call us to serve you
by caring for the gifts that surround us,
inspire us by the example of Saint Isidore
to share our food with the hungry
and to work for the salvation of all people.
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. Isidore (1070-1130) was a Spanish laborer who worked near Madrid as a ploughman for a nobleman. Despite his long workday, he never failed to attend daily Mass and to spend time praying before the Blessed Sacrament. He married a maidservant, St. Maria de la Cabeza. Always willing to help their neighbors, they worked with the poor in the slums.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Isidore, the Farmer, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/I/stisidorethefarmer.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-15
 
May 16, 2013 - Thursday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May your Spirit, O Lord, we pray,
imbue us powerfully with spiritual gifts,
that he may give us a mind pleasing to you
and graciously conform us to your will.
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 some information on St. Ubaldus and St. Simon Stock, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-16
 
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