Saints and the Liturgical Year

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September 24, 2013 - Tuesday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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 reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For information on Our Lady of Ransom, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-24

 

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September 25, 2013 - Wednesday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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 reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-09-25

 

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September 25, 2013 - Wednesday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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 reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For the saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-09-25

Error correction to the above link for the ‘saints of the day’. The correct link is:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-25
(My apologies!)

 

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September 26, 2013 - Thurssday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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 reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

September 26 - Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May you be magnified, O Lord,
by the revered memory of your Saints Cosmas and Damian,
for with providence beyond words
you have conferred on them everlasting glory,
and on us, your unfailing help.
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. Cosmas and Damian (d.303) were brothers known for their medical skill, which they administered free of charge. They were martyred under Diocletian, and their names appear in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Cosmas and Damian and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcosmas_damian.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-26

 

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September 27 - St. Vincent de Paul, Priest (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who for the relief of the poor
and the formation of the clergy
endowed the Priest Saint Vincent de Paul
with apostolic virtues,
grant, we pray, that, afire with that same spirit,
we may love what he loved
and put into practice what he taught.
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

“Born in France, St. Vincent (1581 - 1660) was a priest who dedicated himself to ministering spiritually and materially to the poor, unfortunate, and suffering. He also focused his energies toward bettering the formationof priests. Together with Louise de Marillac, he founded the Congregaton of the Daughters of Charity. He also founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians, or Lazarists)”. (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Vincent de Paul, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/stvincentdepaul.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-27

 

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September 28, 2013 - Saturday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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 reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

September 28 - Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who taught the Martyr Saint Wenceslaus
to place the heavenly Kingdom before an earthly one,
grant through his prayers that, denying ourselves,
we may hold fast to you with all our 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.”

“King St. Wenceslaus (907-929) ruled justly in difficult times. Known for his virtues and restraint, he was murdered by his brother for political and religious reasons.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

September 28 - Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, we pray, Lord God,
the same perseverance shown by your Martyrs
Saint Lawrence Ruiz and his companions
in serving you and their neighbor,
since those persecuted for the sake of righteousness
are blessed in your Kingdom.
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 (d.1630) was a devoted husband and father of three in the Philippines. After having been wrongfully accused of murder, he fled with Christian missionaries to Japan where he was tortured and killed for the Faith. He died professing, “I shall die for God, and for him I would give many thousands of lives if I had them.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Wenceslaus and Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/W/stwenceslaus.asp
www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=231
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-28

 

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September 29, 2013 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who manifest your almighty power
above all by pardoning and showing mercy,
bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us
and make those hastening to attain your promises
heirs to the treasures of heaven.
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

September 29 - Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who dispose in marvelous order
ministries both angelic and human,
graciously grant
that our life on earth may be defended
by those who watch over us
as they minister perpetually to you in heaven.
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. Michael (‘Who is like God?’) is the Archangel who fought Satan. He is the protector of all people and reminds the faithful of the real existence of the Devil and demonic activity. He is invoked for protection from the snares of the Devil.

St. Gabriel (‘Strength of God’) announced to St. Zechariah the birth of St. John the Baptist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary the birth of Christ. His greeting to Our Lady, 'Hail, full of grace,’ is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Church.

St Raphael (‘Medicine of God’) is the Archangel who cared for Tobias on his journey. Every person on his or her pilgrimage through this life also has a guardian angel.

This feast is popularly called ‘Michaelmas’." (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/archangels.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-29

 

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September 30 - St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
O God, who gave the Priest Saint Jerome
a living and tender love for Sacred Scripture,
grant that your people
may be ever more fruitfully nourished by your Word
and find in it the fount 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 reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“Born in Dalmatia, St. Jerome (342-420) studied in Rome. Living a monastic life, he traveled to Syria where he was ordained. Later, he returned to Rome as secretary of Pope Damasus, who commissioned him to revise the Latin texts of books of the Bible. After completing this task, he translated the entrie Bible into Latin; his work, known as the Vulgate, was adopted by the Church as the official edition of Scripture.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Jerome, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjerome.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-30

 

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October 1 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who open your Kingdom
to those who are humble and to little ones,
lead us to follow trustingly in the little way of Saint Therese,
so that through her intercession
we may see your eternal glory revealed.
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

“Born in Alencon, France, St. Therese (1873-1897) entered the Carmelite convent in Lisieux at the age of fifteen. Known as the Little Flower of Jesus, she was known for her humility and complete abandonment to God. Her writings, which were undertaken at the behest of her superior and plublished posthumously, reveal in their simplicity a profundity of spiritual progress and understanding. She is a Doctor of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Therese of the Child Jesus, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/stthereseoflisieux.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-01

 

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September 29 - Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels (Feast):

"St. Michael (‘Who is like God?’) is the Archangel who fought Satan. He is the protector of all people and reminds the faithful of the real existence of the Devil and demonic activity. He is invoked for protection from the snares of the Devil.

St. Gabriel (‘Strength of God’) announced to St. Zechariah the birth of St. John the Baptist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary the birth of Christ. His greeting to Our Lady, 'Hail, full of grace,’ is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Church.

St Raphael (‘Medicine of God’) is the Archangel who cared for Tobias on his journey. Every person on his or her pilgrimage through this life also has a guardian angel.

This feast is popularly called ‘Michaelmas’." (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/archangels.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-09-29

Thank you!!!
I am truly thankful that you put this together! I’n wondering, can I copy info from this page? I put a private web site together for a small group of Catholics, and it would be great to update it with info about a St., and tying it to the Liturgical year is really great!

I went to church today… the first time in a while. I know, I’ve been way out of it, due to depression, sickness and whatever. But I’ve straightened some things up, and am trying to build my faith back up.
When I got home, I started reading more things, and found out that it was this feast day… at church they didn’t mention it : ( or, perhaps they mentioned it quickly and I missed it… it’s always so cold, and I’m freezing half of the time… I need to remember to bring a coat to church next time, even though it’s 80 degrees outside!
Anyways, I tried figuring out where it talks about the feast day in the Breviary, can’t find it. online somewhere it says that it talks about the archangels in the antiphons… couldn’t find it… frustrated… then I stumbled on this site - yea!

Thank you for putting this together years ago and keeping it up!!! I really, Really, needed this. My heart is so happy! My God send a special Blessing your way.

[SIGN] Thank You!!! [/SIGN]

 

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Thank you!!!
I am truly thankful that you put this together! I’n wondering, can I copy info from this page? I put a private web site together for a small group of Catholics, and it would be great to update it with info about a St., and tying it to the Liturgical year is really great!

I went to church today… the first time in a while. I know, I’ve been way out of it, due to depression, sickness and whatever. But I’ve straightened some things up, and am trying to build my faith back up.
When I got home, I started reading more things, and found out that it was this feast day… at church they didn’t mention it : ( or, perhaps they mentioned it quickly and I missed it… it’s always so cold, and I’m freezing half of the time… I need to remember to bring a coat to church next time, even though it’s 80 degrees outside!
Anyways, I tried figuring out where it talks about the feast day in the Breviary, can’t find it. online somewhere it says that it talks about the archangels in the antiphons… couldn’t find it… frustrated… then I stumbled on this site - yea!

Thank you for putting this together years ago and keeping it up!!! I really, Really, needed this. My heart is so happy! My God send a special Blessing your way.

[SIGN] Thank You!!! [/SIGN]

Dear GenosFutureWife, Welcome back home! I am very happy for you!!!

Yes, you certainly can copy from whatever I post here. We just have to mention the links (Daily Roman Missal, EWTN, CatholicCulture, etc) where the thought is coming from.

There’s another beautiful link regarding the Angels I was viewing a few seconds ago - from NCR. I will try to get the link and post it here for you.

Since you are in the process of building your faith back up, I invite you to visit our Petitions Group, and read the reflections there. I, myself, have gained a lot of insights on our faith from the comments found there. The link is: forums.catholic-questions.org/group.php?groupid=1397

God bless!

 

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October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in your unfathomable providence
are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us,
hear our supplication as we cry to you,
that we may always be defended by their protection
and rejoice eternally in their company.
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

“Scripture reveals many stories of angels who came to help God’s people. St. Peter was liberated from jail by an angel, and Our Lord said children’s angels behold his heavenly Father’s face constantly. Each person has his or her own guardian angel to protect and guide during this journey on earth.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on our Holy Guardian Angels, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/guardianangels.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-02

 

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Thank you!!!
I am truly thankful that you put this together! I’n wondering, can I copy info from this page? I put a private web site together for a small group of Catholics, and it would be great to update it with info about a St., and tying it to the Liturgical year is really great!

I went to church today… the first time in a while. I know, I’ve been way out of it, due to depression, sickness and whatever. But I’ve straightened some things up, and am trying to build my faith back up.
When I got home, I started reading more things, and found out that it was this feast day… at church they didn’t mention it : ( or, perhaps they mentioned it quickly and I missed it… it’s always so cold, and I’m freezing half of the time… I need to remember to bring a coat to church next time, even though it’s 80 degrees outside!
Anyways, I tried figuring out where it talks about the feast day in the Breviary, can’t find it. online somewhere it says that it talks about the archangels in the antiphons… couldn’t find it… frustrated… then I stumbled on this site - yea!

Thank you for putting this together years ago and keeping it up!!! I really, Really, needed this. My heart is so happy! My God send a special Blessing your way.

[SIGN] Thank You!!! [/SIGN]

Dear GenosFutureWife, Welcome back home! I am very happy for you!!!

Yes, you certainly can copy from whatever I post here. We just have to mention the links (Daily Roman Missal, EWTN, CatholicCulture, etc) where the thought is coming from.

There’s another beautiful link regarding the Angels I was viewing a few seconds ago - from NCR. I will try to get the link and post it here for you.

Since you are in the process of building your faith back up, I invite you to visit our Petitions Group, and read the reflections there. I, myself, have gained a lot of insights on our faith from the comments found there. The link is: forums.catholic-questions.org/group.php?groupid=1397

God bless!

Hi again, GenosFutureWife,

Here’s the link to the NCR article on Angels. Do hope you find it helpful -
ncregister.com/site/article/the-angels-are-our-invisible-friends/

Happy Guardian Angels’ feastday to you on Oct. 2!!!

 

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October 3, 2013 - Thursday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who manifest your almighty power
above all by pardoning and showing mercy,
bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us
and make those hastening to attain your promises
heirs to the treasures of heaven.
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 saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-03

 

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October 4 - St. Francis of Assisi (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, by whose gift Saint Francis
was conformed to Christ in poverty and humility,
grant that, by walking in Francis’ footsteps,
we may follow your Son,
and, through joyful charity,
come to be united with 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

“Born in Assisi, St. Francis (1182-1226) preached and lived a life of poverty and charity. He founded the Franciscans, and with St. Clare, he founded the Order of the Poor Clares; later, he founded a lay third order.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Francis, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancisofassisi.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-04

 

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October 5, 2013 - Saturday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, who manifest your almighty power
above all by pardoning and showing mercy,
bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us
and make those hastening to attain your promises
heirs to the treasures of heaven.
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 5 - St. Faustina Kowalska (Optional Memorial in some areas)
St. Faustina was canonized in 2000. A polish nun, she was chosen by Our Lord Jesus to spread the devotion to the Divine Mercy.

St. Faustina Kowalska, pray for us!

For more on St. Faustina and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfaustinakowalska.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-05

 

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October 6, 2013 - 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=2013-10-06

October 6 - St. Bruno, Priest (Optional Memorial)

Collect:
O God, who called Saint Bruno to serve you in solitude,
grant, through his intercession,
that amid the changes of this world
we may constantly look to you alone.
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 Cologne, St. Bruno (1030-1101) was educated in Paris and taught theology in Rheims. He founded the Carthusians, an order of cloistered contemplatives.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

October 6 - Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect:
“Lord, who enkindled in the heart of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
the flame of ardent charity
and a great desire to cooperate
in the mission of the Church as a teacher,
grant us that same active love,
so that, in responding to the needs of the world today,
we may lead our brothers and sisters
to the blessedness of eternal 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.”

“Born in St. Antoine, Quebec, Canada, Bl. Marie (1811-1849) was the youngest of ten children. She spent twelve years assisting one of her brothers, a parish priest; during this time she helped establish the first Canadian parish sodality for young women. Later, she founded the Sisters of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Bruno and Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, **and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbruno.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-06

 

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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 and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/O/ourladyoftherosary.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-07

Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us and bless us! Amen!

 

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October 8, 2013 - 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

For the saint of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-10-08

 

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October 6, 2013 - 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=2013-10-06

Sharing this beautiful reflection on today’s Scripture Readings, from today’s Euchalette, p.4:

“WHERE IS GOD?”

"The apparent ‘absence’ of God has always been a severe test for all the great souls who have put their trust in Him. Sooner or later all will experience its torturing fits - God seems to ‘vanish’ or to become impotent right when His intervention seems needed most badly. The prophet Habakkuk experienced it (see Hab 1:2-3); so did Jeremiah (see Ps 22:2-3) and even Jesus Christ, at the height of His suffering on Calvary (see Mt 27:46).

“All through the centuries, down to our very days, the ‘inaction’ of God has been felt bitterly and decried. In the torments of the tortures inflicted on innocent people (often because of their very allegiance to their faith); in the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps or the Stalinist ‘Gulags’; in the crying misery of the conglomeration of squatter shanties, full of filth, fumes, mud … without roads, electricity and medicare; in the mental hospitals, in the prostitution dens, in the nations or regions where people are just a ‘labor force’ exploited by the state or the local magnate …, one asks: ‘Where is God here?’ and 'Why does He not make His presence and justice felt?!”

“No human being, with its limited intellectual and moral resources, can answer such questions with certainty and convincingly. Only God Himself can. He has an answer and will surely give it. But in His own time. (See Hab 2:3). For He has His own rhythm, His own ways, His own plans. And so many times, they are different from ours. (See Is 55:8-9.)” (p. 4, emphasis added.)
(Read on for continuation of thought.)