Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 30, 2016 - Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
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. Felix I and St. Joan of Arc:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-30
 
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 reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
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 information on St. Petronilla, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/visitationoftheblessedvirginmary.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-05-31
 
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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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Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, May 29, 2016, p.1:

The Perfect Gift

"In a world tormented by many forms of hunger, the Eucharist is the ultimate answer because it is Christ’s self-giving to us. Only in him do our hearts find the perfect fulfillment of our yearning for acceptance, appreciation, forgiveness, and love.

The Eucharist is the "perfect gift" because, in it, Jesus Christ gives himself totally to us. But it is also a “challenging gift” because it demands of us that we ourselves become a “total gift” to our brothers and sisters. Only those who are prepared to work for the good of their neighbor receive the Eucharist with the proper disposition. If the awareness of our weakness frightens us, we should not despair, for the Eucharist is also an “empowering gift” since it gives us the strength that we need to carry out what it demands.

Let us make this Eucharistic celebration a memorable event in our personal life and in the life of our community."
 
May 29, 2016 - Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

THE NEVER-ENDING GIFT

"Jesus Christ offered himself on Calvary as the Passover Lamb of the new and everlasting Covenant between God and all mankind. Just as there is only one Mediator (see 1 Tim 2:5), so there is only one expiatory sacrifice in human history which has the power to atone for all the sins of all times - Christ’s.

… This is the reason why it need not be repeated. And in any case it cannot be repeated, for Jesus cannot suffer or die any more since he is now enthroned at the right hand of the Father, where he continuously intercedes for us.(See Rom 8:34.)

But how are men to benefit from his redeeming sacrifice and resurrection? We are beings who live in time and continuously feel the need to experience anew the salvation wrought by him once and for all. We need to experience it not only as a gift coming from God but also as an “event” into which we “enter” in a fully human and participatory manner. This means that the saving sacrifice of Jesus, historically accomplished once on Calvary, has to be made “present” and operative time and again for all those who freely accept to benefit from it in faith.

Such is the miracle that takes place whenever the Eucharist is celebrated as the “memorial” of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection. It was Jesus himself who, at the Last Supper, “invented” this wonderful way of making his saving work contemporary with every generation, for all those who wish to be part of it. And it was he who commanded his disciples to repeat “in memory of him” what he had just done in the Upper Room, in anticipation of the dramatic events that would take place between his capture and his resurrection.

We Catholics take Jesus’ words seriously and for what they sound. It is not for us to take a rationalistic stand, and even less to reject the reality of this saving mystery in the name of human “logic.” God’s salvation is not the result of a mathematical equation, but the fruit of His “illogical” love for sinners.

All this is surely a challenge to our faith, but no more than Bethlehem or Calvary or the empty tomb. The result of our “memorial” of Jesus’ sacrifice is not our doing but God’s. What we do in the Eucharistic celebration is to fulfill the “condition” for Christ to become our food and drink. It is the Holy Spirit who makes Jesus present for us and us to him, by giving a “divine power” to the words pronounced by the priest celebrant during the “memorial” of his passion, death and resurrection we call “the Mass.”

In this way, not only can we freely offer ourselves to the Father in union with Jesus, but also gratefully receive him from the Father as the sacramental sign of his self-giving love." (The Euchalette, May 29, 2016, p.4.)
 
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.”

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

“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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-01
 
June 2, 2016 - Thursday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
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

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=2016-06-02
 
June 03, 2016, Friday -Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
(Friday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost)

Today is also designated as ‘Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests’.

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly 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.”

or:

“O God, who in he Heart of your Son,
wounded by our sins,
bestow on us in mercy
the boundless treasures of your love,
grant, we pray,
that, in paying him the homage of our devotion,
we may also offer worthy reparation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son …”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-03

“The prayer of the Church venerates and honors the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most holy name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins. Christian prayer loves to follow the way of the cross in the Savior’s steps. The stations from the Praetorium to Golgotha and the tomb trace the way of Jesus, who by his holy Cross has redeemed the world.” (ccc 2669)
 
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June 03, 2016, Friday -Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
(Friday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost)

Today is also designated as ‘Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests’.

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly 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.”

or:

“O God, who in he Heart of your Son,
wounded by our sins,
bestow on us in mercy
the boundless treasures of your love,
grant, we pray,
that, in paying him the homage of our devotion,
we may also offer worthy reparation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son …”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-03

“The prayer of the Church venerates and honors the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most holy name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins. Christian prayer loves to follow the way of the cross in the Savior’s steps. The stations from the Praetorium to Golgotha and the tomb trace the way of Jesus, who by his holy Cross has redeemed the world.” (ccc 2669)
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June 3 - Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, which give way to the Liturgy of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:

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 and companions and information on St.Clotilde, see links:
ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint…osephmkasa.asp
catholicculture.org/cultu…ate=2015-06-03

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
 
grateful_child said:
June 03, 2016, Friday -Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
(Friday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost)

Today is also designated as ‘Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests’.

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly 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.”

or:

“O God, who in he Heart of your Son,
wounded by our sins,
bestow on us in mercy
the boundless treasures of your love,
grant, we pray,
that, in paying him the homage of our devotion,
we may also offer worthy reparation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son …”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-03

“The prayer of the Church venerates and honors the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most holy name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins. Christian prayer loves to follow the way of the cross in the Savior’s steps. The stations from the Praetorium to Golgotha and the tomb trace the way of Jesus, who by his holy Cross has redeemed the world.” (ccc 2669)
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June 3 - Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, which gives way to the Liturgy of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:

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.)

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 04, 2016, Saturday - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary - (Memorial): This feast is celebrated on the Saturday following the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who prepared a fit dwelling place for the Holy Spirit
in the Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
graciously grant that through her intercession
we may be a worthy temple of your 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

“In 1942, Pope Pius XII consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; however, this is not a new devotion. In the seventeenth century, St. John Eudes preached it alongside the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Church instituted this feast to encourage the faithful to trust in the Blessed Mother as a source of grace and mercy.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

For more on the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary and information on St. Francis Caracciolo, see links:
www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/heart/index.htm
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-04
 
June 05, 2016 - Tenth Sunday 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-05

June 5 - Memorial of St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr which gives way to the Sunday Liturgy:

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.”

“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 link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stboniface.asp
 
June 06, 2016 - Monday, 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

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

Collect:
“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 link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/N/stnorbert.asp
 
June 07, 2016 - Tuesday, 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about St. Robert of Newminster:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-07
 
June 08, 2016 - Wednesday, 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces and St. Medard:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-08
 
June 09, 2016 - 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
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=2016-06-09
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stephremofsyria.asp
 
June 10, 2016 - Friday, 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about St. Landericus:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-10
 
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
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=2016-06-11
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbarnabas.asp
 
June 12, 2016 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, strength of those who hope in you,
graciously hear our pleas,
and, since without you mortal frailty can do nothing,
grant us always the help of your grace,
that in following your commands
we may please you by our resolve and 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-06-12
 
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
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=2016-06-13
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonyofpadua.asp
 
June 14, 2016 - Tuesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, strength of those who hope in you,
graciously hear our pleas,
and, since without you mortal frailty can do nothing,
grant us always the help of your grace,
that in following your commands
we may please you by our resolve and 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
 
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