Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 27, 2014 - Tuesday, 6th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, almighty and merciful God,
that we may in truth receive a share
in the Resurrection of 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 27 - Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who by the preaching
of 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, MTF.)

For more on St. Augustine of Canterbury, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/staugustineofcanterbury.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-05-27
 
May 28, 2014 - 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.”
(Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

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

For information on St. Bernard of Montjoux, see link:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-05-28
 
May 29, 2014 - 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 29, 2014 - Thursday, 6th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-05-29
 
May 30, 2014 - 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

For information on Pope St. Felix I and St. Joan of Arc, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjoanofarc.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-05-30

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

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 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.”

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

The Feast of the Visitation “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, MTF.)

For more on the **Feast of the Visitation **and St. Petronilla, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-05-31
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/visitationoftheblessedvirginmary.asp
 
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was not celebrated on May 29th:

June 1, 2014 - Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord:

Today is also Catholic Communications Sunday.

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=2014-06-01

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was celebrated on May 29th:
June 1, 2014 - Seventh Sunday of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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.”​

June 1 - St. Justin, Martyr (Memorial)

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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, MTF.)

For more on St. Justin, Martyr, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjustin.asp
 
June 2, 2014 - 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

June 2 - Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, St. Erasmus, and St. Blandina, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarcellinus_peter.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-02
 
June 3 - Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 and companions **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcharleslwanga_josephmkasa.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-03

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.

For more on St. Clotilde, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stclotilde.asp
 
June 4, 2014 - 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

For information on St. Francis of Caracciolo, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfranciscaracciolo.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-04
 
June 5, 2014 - St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“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, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-05
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stboniface.asp
 
June 6, 2014 - Friday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who by the glorification of your Christ
and the light of the Holy Spirit
have unlocked for us the gates of eternity,
grant, we pray,
that, partaking of so great a gift,
our devotion may grow deeper
and our faith be strenghened.
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

June 6 - St. Norbert, Bishop - (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who made the Bishop Saint Norbert
a servant of your Church
outstanding in his prayer and pastoral zeal,
grant, we ask, that by the help of his intercession,
the flock of the faithful
may always find shepherds after your own heart
and be fed in the pastures of 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.”

“Born in Xanten in what is now Germany, St. Norbert (1080-1134) turned from a worldly life, became a monk and itinerant preacher, founded the Premonstratensians and later was consecrated Archbishop of Magdeburg. Through his example and preaching, he implanted the religious and moral reforms of Pope St. Gregory VII.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.) St. Norbert is invoked during childbirth for safe delivery.

For more on St. Norbert, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-06
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/N/stnorbert.asp
 
June 7, 2014 - Saturday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who have celebrated the paschal festivities,
may by your gift hold fast to them
in the way that we live our lives.
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 information on St. Robert of Newminster, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-07
 
June 8, 2014 - Pentecost Sunday

Collect (Vigil Mass):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who willed the Paschal Mystery
to be encompassed as a sign in fifty days,
grant that from out of the scattered nations
the confusion of many tongues
may be gathered by heavenly grace
into one great confession of your name.
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.”

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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-08​

Come Holy Spirit, Come! Happy Pentecost Sunday!!!
 
June 09, 2014 - Monday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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

June 9 - St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Pour into our hearts O Lord, we pray, the Holy Spirit,
at whose prompting the Deacon Saint Ephrem
exulted in singing of your mysteries
and from whom he received the strength
to serve 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 Mesopotamia and ordained a deacon of Edessa in what is now Turkey, St. Ephrem (306-373) combated the heresies of his time by writing poems and hymns about the mysteries of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was in large part responsible for introducing hymns into liturgical worship.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF).

For more on St. Ephrem, Saints Primus and Felician, and St. Columba of Iona, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-09
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stephremofsyria.asp
 
June 10, 2014 - Tuesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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 St. Landericus, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-10
 
grateful_child said:
June 8, 2014 - Pentecost Sunday

Collect (Vigil Mass):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who willed the Paschal Mystery
to be encompassed as a sign in fifty days,
grant that from out of the scattered nations
the confusion of many tongues
may be gathered by heavenly grace
into one great confession of your name.
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.”

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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-08​

Come Holy Spirit, Come! Happy Pentecost Sunday!!!
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Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, on the Solemnity of Pentecost:

"ONE AND HOLY IN THE SPIRIT"

"We live in a world torn by conflicting interests, jealousy, aggressiveness, and so many forms of enslavement. All this is the consequence of SIN. Left to ourselves, we would have been unable to overcome such destructive forces. That is why God promised and sent the Holy Spirit, as the divine healing Power that can undo the tragedies of division, mistrust, hatred, and death brought about by human sinfulness.

As we commemorate the Solemnity of Pentecost, let us open our hearts to the Holy Spirit so that He may fashion us to the likeness of Jesus and into a community characterized by mutual acceptance, appreciation, solidarity, and love." (p.1.)
 
June 11 - Saint Barnabas, Apostle (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas,
a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit,
should be set apart to convert the nations,
grant that the Gospel of Christ,
which he strenuously preached,
may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed.
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

“St. Barnabas was a Jew from Cyprus, but the Holy Spirit destined Barnabas to a universal mission. He introduced St. Paul to the other apostles, paving the way for his broad apostolate, which required the approval of the Pillars of trhe Church. He accompanied St. Paul on his first missionary journey and at the Council of Jerusalem. Having converted many souls to Christ, St. Barnabas died in Cyprus during Nero’s reign; tradition has it that he was stoned to death. His name is included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer 1).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

For more on **St. Barnabas **, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-11
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbarnabas.asp
 
June 12, 2014 - Thursday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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

June 12 - St. John of Sahagun:
St. John of Sahagun was a hermit. He was born in Spain in 1419 and died in 1479 in Spain. He is the patron of Salamanca, Spain.

For more on **St. John of Sahagun (or San Fagondez), Sts. Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnofsahagun.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-12
 
June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people
as an outstanding preacher
and an intercessor in their need,
grant that, with his assistance,
as we follow the teachings of the Christian life,
we may know your help in every 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.”

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

“Born in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony (1195-1231) was a Franciscan known for his profound knowledge of theology and rhetorical skill. His preachings carried him from the north of Africa to Italy and France. He is called the “Evangelical Doctor” because he based all that he said on the texts of the Gospels. He died in Padua.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

St. Anthony is the patron of elderly people, of expectant mothers, seekers of lost articles, faith in the Blessed Sacrament, etc.

For more on St. Anthony of Padua, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-13
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonyofpadua.asp
 
June 14, 2014 - Saturday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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 today’s Scriptural Readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-06-14
 
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