Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 27, 2012 - Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity):

Collect (Mass during the day):
“O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
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:
ymlp.com/zXfi1F

For more on the Solemnity of Pentecost, see link:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calenday/day.cfm?date=2012-05-27
 
May 27 - St. Augustine of Cantebury, Bishop (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who by the preaching
of the Bishop Saint Augustine of Canterbury
led the English peoples to the Gospel,
grant, we pray, that the fruits of his labors
may remain ever abundant in your 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.”

“Pope St. Gregory the Great sent St. Augustine (d.604) to England to convert the English people to Christianity. He baptized King Ethelbert of Kent and many of his subjects. At Canterbury St. Augustine founded a monastery and his episcopal see.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Augustine of Canterbury and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/staugustineofcanterbury.asp
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grateful_child said:
May 27, 2012 - Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity):

Collect (Mass during the day):
“O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
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:
ymlp.com/zXfi1F

For more on the Solemnity of Pentecost, see link:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calenday/day.cfm?date=2012-05-27
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Happy Feast of the Pentecost, grateful_child. Here’s a hymn / prayer to the Holy Spirit I am offering for us and for our readers:

"Breathe on me, breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with you I have one will,
To live and to endure.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
My soul with grace refine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with your fire divine.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
So I shall never die,
But live with you the perfect life
In your eternity."
(Edwin Hatch, adapted by Anthony G. Petti, New Catholic Hymnal, London: Faber Music Ltd., 1970).

“Take a quiet moment in prayer. In faith, see Jesus before you. Ask him to breathe on you the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (George T. Montague, SM; Holy Spirit Make Your Home in Me, p. 33).
 
Amiciel said:
Happy Feast of the Pentecost, grateful_child. Here’s a hymn / prayer to the Holy Spirit I am offering for us and for our readers:

"Breathe on me, breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with you I have one will,
To live and to endure.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
My soul with grace refine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with your fire divine.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
So I shall never die,
But live with you the perfect life
In your eternity."
(Edwin Hatch, adapted by Anthony G. Petti, New Catholic Hymnal, London: Faber Music Ltd., 1970).

“Take a quiet moment in prayer. In faith, see Jesus before you. Ask him to breathe on you the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (George T. Montague, SM; Holy Spirit Make Your Home in Me, p. 33).
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Amiciel, Thanks for this very beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit! I find the quote from Fr. Montague’s book VERY helpful!
 
May 28, 2012 - Monday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Opening Prayer: - “On the weekdays of Ordinary Time, these prayers may be taken from the preceding Sunday, from another Sunday of Ordinary Time, or from the Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zH416s

May 28 - St. Germanus:

St. Germanus was an abbot and bishop of Paris. He was born in 496 in France; he died in 576.

For more on St. Germanus and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgermanus.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=43
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-28
 
May 30, 2012 - Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zUImnP

May 30 - St. Joan of Arc:

St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France. She is also the patron saint of captives, prisoners, militants, soldiers, Women’s Army Corps …

For more on St. Joan of Arc and other saints of the day, see link:

www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjoanofarc.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=43
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-30
 
May 31, 2012 - Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

May 31 - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who, while the Blessed Virgin Mary was carrying your Son in her womb,
inspired her to visit Elizabeth,
grant us, we pray,
that, faithful to the promptings of the Spirit,
we may magnify your greatness
with the Virgin Mary at all times.
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.”

“This is celebrated between the Annunciation and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, as recorded in St. Matthew’s Gospel. The Visitation is the meeting between the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist. Our Lady’s Magnificat is a manifestation of her humility before God, and her readiness to serve St. Elizabeth’s temporal needs is a lesson in charity.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on the feast of the Visitation and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-31
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/visitationoftheblessedvirginmary.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=43
 
June 1, 2012 - Friday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

St. Justin, Martyr (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who through the folly of the Cross
wondrously taught Saint Justin the Martyr
the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,
grant us, through his intercession,
that, having rejected deception and error,
we may become steadfast in the faith.
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. Justin (d.165) was a philosopher born in Samaria. A convert to Christianity, he passionately sought after the truth, which he found in Christ. He defended the Christian Faith in his writings, notably in his Apologies and Dialogue with Trypho. He was martyred in Rome during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Justin and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-06-01
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjustin.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=43
 
June 2, 2012 - Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
Today is also the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1st Saturday).

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp232.com/zndNVO

June 2 - Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs:

Collect:
“O God, who surround us with protection
through the glorious confession
of the Martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter,
grant that we may profit by imitating them
and be upheld by their prayer.
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. Marcellinus and Peter (d. 304) were martyred under Diocletian. Their names are included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on Sts. Marcellinus and Peter and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-06-02
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarcellinus_peter.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=44
 
grateful_child said:
June 2, 2012 - Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
Today is also the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1st Saturday).

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp232.com/zndNVO
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Hi, grateful_child. I find today’s reflection beautiful and truly encouraging! I shall be posting it on the wall of our group, (Petitions Before the Blessed Sacrament), for our members to read too.
 
June 3, 2012 - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:

Collect:
“God, our Father, who by sending into the world
the word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
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:
ymlp.com/zUgWpG
 
June 3 - Sts. Charles Lwanga, Joseph Mkasa, Martyrs of Uganda (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who have made the blood of Martyrs
the seed of Christians,
mercifully grant that the field which is your Church,
watered by the blood
shed by Saints Charles Lwanga and his companions,
may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest.
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 Mwanga of Uganda launched persecutions of Christians in response to their opposition to his homosexual and corrupt court. St. Charles (d. 1886), the master of his pages, was martyred with fourteen other pages on June, 1886; many of their companions were killed later (d. 1886 - 1887).” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Charles Lwanga, Joseph Mkasa and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcharleslwanga_josephmkasa.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=44

June 3 - St. Clotilde, Queen:

St. Clotilde was born at Lyons and was the daughter of the King of Burgundy. She married Clovis, King of the Salian Franks who she later converted to Christianity.
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stclotilde.asp
 
grateful_child said:
June 3, 2012 - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:

Collect:
“God, our Father, who by sending into the world
the word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
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:
ymlp.com/zUgWpG
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www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-06-03
 
grateful_child said:
June 3, 2012 - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:

Collect:
“God, our Father, who by sending into the world
the word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
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:
ymlp.com/zUgWpG
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During the Lenten and Easter Seasons, we focussed on the Lord God and the quality of our relationship with Him. Today, Trinity Sunday, we honor and focus on our Lord in a very special manner as the Most Holy Trinity, the Source and End of our existence.

Following are excerpts from last year’s Euchalette laying out simple ways we can honor the Most Holy Trinity, every day of our lives.

“The simplest way to honor the Most Holy Trinity is to begin every day by making the Sign of the Cross with deep faith and devotion, paying special attention to the words that we say … Then worship the Triune God in your heart by reciting the prayer “Glory Be …” and the Creed through which we renew our faith in the tri-personal God from whom we come, in whom we live, and in whom we will find our eternal happiness.”

"Then thank the Blessed Trinity for all the graces and favors received so far, ask for His protection during the day, and offer Him all the actions that you will perform and the pains that you will endure. In this way, all that you are and do will be offered as a ‘living sacrifice of love’ to the God who is our Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier and Source of our happiness."

These prayers can be repeated during the day, especially the shorter ones as simple acts of love and worship. The Sign of the Cross should be made also before every important action that we do, such as when we begin our daily activity, before and after taking our meals, when we travel, when we feel tempted or in danger."

“Every day should end in the same way we should begin it. Our final thought should be an act of entrustment of ourselves and all those who are dear to us to the Most Holy Trinity.” (Euchalette, 6/19/2011, p. 4).
 
June 4, 2012 - Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/z7Mdio

June 4 - St. Francis Caracciolo:

St. Francis Caracciolo was born in 1563 in Naples. He founded the Congregation of the Minor Clerks with perpetual adoration of the Holy Eucharist as one of its main dutues. He died in 1608 in Italy and is the patron of Italian cooks and of Naples, Italy.

For more on St. Francis Caracciolo and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfranciscaracciolo.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=44
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-06-04
 
Amiciel said:
During the Lenten and Easter Seasons, we focussed on the Lord God and the quality of our relationship with Him. Today, Trinity Sunday, we honor and focus on our Lord in a very special manner as the Most Holy Trinity, the Source and End of our existence.

Following are excerpts from last year’s Euchalette laying out simple ways we can honor the Most Holy Trinity, every day of our lives.

"The simplest way to honor the Most Holy Trinity is to begin every day by making the Sign of the Cross with deep faith and devotion, paying special attention to the words that we say …
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Hi Amiciel, I wonder if you can also post on this thread what you wrote in ‘The Introductory Rites of the Mass’ regarding the Sign of the Cross. This short prayer took on more meaning for me after reading that post. Perhaps it will also be helpful for our readers. Thanks.
 
June 5, 2012 - St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect:
“May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord,
that we may firmly hold the faith
he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood
and confidently profess it by our deeds.
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:
ymlp.com/zMWSGs

“St. Boniface (680-754), a Benedictine monk, was born in England. After only four years preaching there, he was consecrated the first bishop in Germany, where he organized the Church. He was martyred while preaching among the Frisians.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Boniface and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-06-05
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stboniface.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=44
 
grateful_child said:
Hi Amiciel, I wonder if you can also post on this thread what you wrote in ‘The Introductory Rites of the Mass’ regarding the Sign of the Cross. This short prayer took on more meaning for me after reading that post. Perhaps it will also be helpful for our readers. Thanks.
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Gladly, grateful_child. It’s somewhat long and will take up several posts.

The Sign of the Cross:

The *Sign of the Cross *is very rich in meaning. By making the Sign of the Cross, we invoke the presence of the glorious and almighty Triune God and we freely place ourselves under the Lord’s protective reign.

The Sign of the Cross is not simply a routine formula we use to begin our prayers at Mass or our private devotions. E. Sri explains that through the Sign of the Cross, “… we enter a sacred tradition that goes back to the early centuries of Christianity, when this ritual was understood to be a source of divine power and protection. In making this sign, we invoke God’s presence and invite him to bless us, assist us, and guard us from all harm” (A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, E. Sri, p. 17).
 
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