Saints and the Liturgical Year

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April 27, 2016 - 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.”

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

Read about Our Lady of Montserrat and St. Zita from:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-04-27
 
April 28, 2016 - Thursday, Fifth Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God. by whose grace,
though sinners, we are made just
and, though pitiable, made blessed,
stand, we pray, by your works,
stand by your gifts,
that those justified by faith
may not lack the courage of perseverance.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

April 28 - Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who for the spreading of yur Church
crowned Saint Peter Chanel with martyrdom,
grant that, in these days of paschal joy,
we may so celebrate the mysteries of Christ’s Death and Resurrection
as to bear worthy witness to newness 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.”

“St. Peter (1803-1841) was born in France and martyred on the island of Futuna when, because of his preaching, the chief’s son desired Baptism. He is called the Apostle of Oceania and was the first martyr there. He belonged to the Society of Mary (Marists).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

April 28 - Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who willed to direct the steps of the Priest Saint Louis
along the way of salvation and of the love of Christ,
in the company of the Blessed Virgin,
grant us, by his example,
that, meditating on the mysteries of your love,
we may strive tirelessly for the building up of 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.”

“St. Louis (1673-1716) was born to a poor family at Montfort-La Cane in Brittany. Ordained at twenty-seven, he was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, as illustrated by his book, The Secret of the Rosary, the first work to describe a method of praying the Rosary. He founded an order of priests (Company of Mary) and a religious institute of women devoted to the poor (Congregation of the Daughters of Divine Wisdom).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Peter Chanel, Louis de Montfort and Gianna Molla, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpeterchanel.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stlouisdemontfort.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-04-28
 
April 29 - Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who set Saint Cathrine of Siena on fire with divine love
in her contemplation of the Lord’s Passion
and her service of your Church,
grant, through her intercession,
that your people,
participating in the mystery of Christ,
may ever exult in the revelation of his glory.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“St. Catherine (1347-1380) was instrumental in the return of Pope Gregory XI from Avignon to Rome. In word and deed, she showed her love for God’s Church and the Roman Pontiff. Her short life is an example of courage. Imprinted with the stigmata, she died in Rome at thirty-three years of age. She was proclaimed patroness of Italy on June 18, 1939, and in 1970 Pope Paul VI proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Catherine of Siena, Peter of Verona, and Hugh of Cluny, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcatherineofsiena.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-04-29
 
April 30, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

April 30 - Saint Pius V, Pope (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in your providence
raised up Pope Saint Pius the Fifth in your Church
that the faith might be safeguarded
and more fitting worship be offered to you,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may participate in your mysteries
with lively faith and fruitful charity.
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.”

“Pius V, +1572; O.P. implemented the reforms of the Council of Trent; promulgated the Roman Catechism, the Roman Missal, and the Roman Breviary used until Vatican II.” (Ordo.)

For more on St. Pius V and Blessed Marie de l’Incarnacion, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpiusv.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-04-30
 
May 1, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-01​

May 1- Saint Joseph the Worker (calendar Memorial which gives way to the Sunday Liturgy]):

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.”

“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 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:
usccb.org/bible/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=2016-05-02
 
May 3 - Tuesday - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-03

“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 Testament. 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, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjamesthelesser.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stphilip.asp
 
grateful_child said:
May 1, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-01
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May 1, 2016 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-01

Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, 6th Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2016, p.1:

**THE LOVE-FILLED PRESENCE THAT TRANSFORMS US **

"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, as we are about to do now. 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.”
 
May 04, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about St. Florian:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-04
 
May 05, 2016 - The Ascension of the Lord (Solemnity):
Note: Where the Solemnity of the Ascension is not observed today 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php​

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the following Sunday, today is a ferial day:
May 05, 2016 - 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.”

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

Read about St. Jutta:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-05
 
May 06, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

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.”

Read about St. John Before the Latin Gate and St. Evodius:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-06
 
May 07, 2016 - Saturday, 6th Week of Easter:
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was celebrated last Thursday, May 5:

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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension will be celebrated on Sunday, May 8:

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.”

Read about St. Rosa Venerini:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-07
 
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was not celebrated on May 05:

May 08, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-08

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was celebrated on May 05:

May 08, 2016 - 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.”
 
May 09, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about St. Gregory Nazianzen and St. Pachomius:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-09
 
May 10, 2016 - Tuesday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty and merciful God,
that the Holy Spirit, coming near
and dwelling graciously within us,
may make of us a perfect temple of his 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 readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

May 10 - St. Damien de Veuster, Priest (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States).

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 information on St. John of Avila, St. Antoninus, and Sts. Gordian & Epimachus, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/D/stdamienofmolokai.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-10
 
grateful_child said:
In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension was not celebrated on May 05:

May 08, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-08
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Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, Solemnity of the Ascension, May 8, 2016, 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.

In this Eucharist, let us also pray for all mothers as we celebrate Mother’s Day today.”

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR DEAR MOTHERS!
 
May 11, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about Mary, Queen of Apostles and St. Francis di Girolamo:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-11
 
May 12, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

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 Domitilla, Saint Pancras, and Blessed Imelda Lambertini, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpancras.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-12
 
grateful_child said:
May 12, 2016 - 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.”
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Correction to the “COLLECT” for May 12, 2016, Thursday, not Wednesday. Sorry for the error.

May 12, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

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 Domitilla, Saint Pancras, and Blessed Imelda Lambertini, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpancras.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-12
 
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