Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 13, 2016 - 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 strengthened.
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 13 - Our Lady of Fatima (Optional Memorial):

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

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

For more information on Our Lady of Fatima and on Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/O/ourladyoffatima.asp
www.ewtn.com/fatima/apparitions/BVM.htm
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-13
 
May 14 - Saint Matthias, Apostle (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who assigned Saint Matthias
a place in the college of Apostles,
grant us, through his intercession,
that, rejoicing at how your love has been allotted to us,
we may merit to be numbered among the elect.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

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

For more on St. Matthias and St. Boniface, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-14
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmatthias.asp
 
May 15, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-15

“With Easter Time now concluded, the paschal candle is extinguished.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF)​

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Come Holy Spirit, Come! Happy Pentecost Sunday to all !!!**

May 15 - The optional memorial of Saint Isidore gives way to Pentecost Sunday Liturgy:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Lord God, to whom belongs all creation,
and who call us to serve you
by caring for the gifts that surround us,
inspire us by the example of Saint Isidore
to share our food with the hungry
and to work for the salvation of all people.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Isidore (1070-1130) was a Spanish laborer who worked near Madrid as a ploughman for a nobleman. Despite his long workday, he never failed to attend daily Mass and to spend time praying before the Blessed Sacrament. He married a maidservant, St. Maria de la Cabeza. Always willing to help their neighbors, they worked with the poor in the slums.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Isidore, the Farmer, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/I/stisidorethefarmer.asp
 
May 16, 2016 - Monday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing to 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

Read about St.Ubaldus, St. Simon Stock, and St. Brendan:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-16
 
May 17, 2016 - Tuesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing to 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

Read about St.Paschal Baylon:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-17
 
grateful_child said:
May 15, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-15

“With Easter Time now concluded, the paschal candle is extinguished.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF)​

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Come Holy Spirit, Come!** Happy Pentecost Sunday to all !!!
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May 15, 2016 - Solemnity of Pentecost

Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, Solemnity of Pentecost, May 15, 2016, p.1:

YEARNING FOR THE SPIRIT OF UNITY AND HOLINESS

"We live in a world torn by conflicting interests, jealousy, aggressiveness, and so many forms of enslavement. All this is the consequence of SIN, from the first to the latest sin that has darkened the horizon of mankind. 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, and hatred brought about by human sinfulness.

As we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit over the disciples gathered in the Upper Room, let us open our hearts to Him so that we, too, may share in their wonderful experience. May the Holy Spirit fashion us to the likeness of Jesus and into a community characterized by mutual acceptance, appreciation, solidarity, and brotherly love."
 
Below is our very beautiful, classic prayer to the Holy Spirit:

COME, HOLY SPIRIT (VENI CREATOR)

"*Come, Holy Spirit, Creator, come
From thy bright heavenly throne!
Come, take possession of our souls,
and make them all thine own!

Thou who art called the Paraclete,
Best gift of God above,
The living spring, the living fire,
Sweet unction, and true love!

Thou who art sevenfold in thy grace,
finger of God’s right hand,
His promise, teaching little ones
To speak and understand!

O guide our minds with thy blest light,
With love our hearts inflame,
and with thy strength which ne’er decays
Confirm our mortal frame.

Far from us drive our hellish foe,
True peace unto us bring,
And through all perils guide us safe
Beneath thy sacred wing.

Through thee may we the Father know,
Through thee, the eternal Son,
And thee, the Spirit of them both,
Thrice-blessed Three in one.

All glory to the Father be,
And to the risen Son;
The same to thee, O Paraclete,
While endless ages run. Amen.

V. Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created.

R. And thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray:
O God, who hast taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that by the gift of the same Spirit
we may be always truly wise
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. *
(Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
 
May 18, 2016 - Wednesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing to 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

May 18 - Saint John I, Pope and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who reward faithful souls
and who have consecrated this day
by the martyrdom of Pope Saint John the First,
graciously hear the prayers of your people
and grant that we, who venerate his merits,
may imitate his constancy 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. John I (d.526) was elected Pope in 523. King Theodoric, an Arian, sent him as his ambassador to Emperor Justin in Constantinople. Upon his return, St. John was captured by the king, who was displeased at the outcome of the embassy. He was cast into prison at Ravenna, where he died of ill treatment a few days later.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Pope St. John I and St. Venantius, see links:
www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/US.php?id=7640
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-18
 
May 19, 2016 - Thursday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing to 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

Read about Mary, Queen of Apostles, St. Peter Celestine, St. Prudentiana and St. Ives Kermartin of Bretagne:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-19
 
May 20, 2016 - Friday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing to 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

May 20 - Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who gave the Priest Saint Bernardine of Siena
a great love for the holy Name of Jesus,
grant, through his merits and prayers,
that we may ever be set aflame
with the spirit of your love.
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. Bernardine (1380-1444) entered the Franciscan Order and spread devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. With great fervor he won the conversion of many souls.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bernardine, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbernadineofsiena.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-20
 
May 21, 2016 - Saturday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing to 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

May 21 - Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty and eternal God,
who made the Priest Saint Christopher Magallanes and his companions
faithful to Christ the King even to the point of martyrdom,
grant us, through their intercession,
that, persevering in confession of the true faith,
we may always hold fast to the commandments of your love.
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. Christopher (1869-1927) was joined in martyrdom by twenty-one diocesan priests and three of the lay faithful, all members of the Cristeros movement against the anti-Catholic Mexican government during the 1920’s. Having erected a seminary at Totatiche, he spread the Gospel and ministered to the people secretly. When imprisoned, he was heard to shout from his cell: “I am innocent and I die innocent. I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Christopher and Companions **and St. Eugene de Mazenod, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-21
 
May 22, 2016 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-22​

May 22 - Today is also the calendar feast of Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious (Optional Memorial). It gives way to the liturgical celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Bestow on us, we pray, O Lord,
the wisdom and strength of the Cross,
with which you were pleased to endow Saint Rita,
so that, suffering in every tribulation with Christ,
we may participate ever more deeply in his Paschal Mystery.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in the town of Roccaporena in the province of Umbria, Italy, St. Rita (1381-1457) was married and raised two sons. After the murder of her husband, she urged forgiveness rather than the customary vendetta. She was denied entrance to the Augustinian convent because of the threat of violent revenge by her husband’s relatives. Through her intercession a promise of forgiveness and peace was secured, and she began forty years of austerities, contemplation, and service to the sick and poor. Toward the end of her life, she bore a wound as from a thorn after having heard a sermon about the Crown of Thorns.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Rita of Cascia **, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/R/stritaofcascia.asp
 
May 23, 2016 - Monday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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

Read about St. Julia of Corsica and St. John Baptist de Rossi:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-23
 
May 24, 2016 - Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Openint Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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

Read about Mary, Help of Christians and Blessed Louis-Zepherin Moreau:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-24
 
May 25, 2016 - Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Openint Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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

May 25 - Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who bring light to your Church
through the learning of the Priest Saint Bede,
mercifully grant that your servants
may always be enlightened by his wisdom and helped by his merits.
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 England, St. Bede (672-735) entered the Benedictine monastery of Sts. Peter and Paul, where he was ‘the most observant and the happiest of all monks.’ His writings are so replete with sound doctrine he was called ‘Venerable’ while still alive. He wrote commentaries on Holy Scripture and treatises on theology and history. Called the Father of English History, he popularized the dating of events ‘beforfe Christ’ (BC) and ‘in the year of Our Lord’ ('anno Domini’; AD). He died at Jarrow, England.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

May 25 - Saint Gregory VII, Pope (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Give to your Church, we pray, O Lord,
that spirit of fortitude and zeal for justice
which you made to shine forth in Pope Saint Gregory the Seventh,
so that, rejecting evil, she may be free
to carry out in charity whatever is right.
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.”

“Formerly the monk Hildebrand at Cluny, St. Gregory VII (d.1085) fought against the abuse of lay investiture, a chief source of evils from which the Church was suffering. His energetic papacy earned him the enmity of Emperor Henry IV, who exiled St. Gregory to Salerno, where he died.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

May 25 - Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, lover of virginity,
who adorned with heavenly gifts
the Virgin Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi,
setting her on fire with your love,
grant, we pray, that we, who honor her today,
may imitate her example of purity and love.
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. Mary (1566-1607) was born in Florence and joined the Carmelites at nineteen. She practiced mortification for the salvation of sinners; her constant exclamation was, ‘To suffer, not to die!’ With apostolic zeal she urged the renewal of the entire ecclesiastical community.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bede, the Venerable, Pope St. Gregory VII, and St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, and information on **St. Urban and St.Madeleine Sophie Barat, **see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbede.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgregorythegreat.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarymagdalendepazzi.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-25
 
May 26 - Thursday, Saint Philip Neri, Priest (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who never cease to bestow the glory of holiness
on the faithful servants you raise up for yourself,
graciously grant
that the Holy Spirit may kindle in us that fire
with which he wonderfully filled
the heart of Saint Philip Neri.
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

“Born in Florence, St. Philip (1515-1595) was ordained in 1551, and in 1564 he founded the Congregation of the Oratory. He is noted for his zeal tro convert sinners through the Sacrament of Penance and his cheerful disposition. He was a catechist and spiritual guide of extraordinary talent.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Philip Neri and St. Eleutherius, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stphilipneri.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-26
 
grateful_child said:
May 22, 2016 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-22
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May 22, 2016 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-22

Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinty, May 22, 2016, p.1:

Too Great to Comprehend, and Yet So Close to Us

"The Holy Trinity – One God in Three Persons – is the God in whom we believe. No human mind can penetrate the depths of this divine mystery of life and love, for we are too limited and conditioned by our earthly situation. And this is why the Holy Trinity revealed Himself to us through the great deeds of salvation history, the prophets, and especially through Jesus Christ. It is through him –that we have come to know that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that all three love one another and us so deeply and tenderly.

This is the mystery we celebrate today – the endless Source of Love and Life from which we come, in which we are constantly immersed, and in which we are called to share for ever in heaven. May the Blessed and Holy Trinity be praised and honored for ever!"
 
May 27, 2016 - Friday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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

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=2016-05-27
 
May 28, 2016 - Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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

Read about St. Bernard of Montjoux:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-28
 
May 29, 2016 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament
have left us a memorial of your Passion,
grant us, we pray,
so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood
that we may always experience in ourselves
the fruits of your redemption.
Who live and reign with God the Father
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-29

"The mode of Christ’s presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as ‘the perfection of the spiritual life and the end to which all the sacraments tend.’ In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.’ ‘This presence is called ‘real’ - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be ‘real’ too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present.’ (CCC 1374)
 
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