Saints and the Liturgical Year

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July 3, 2016 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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=2016-07-03

July 3 - Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle, which gives way to the Sunday Liturgy :

Collect:
“Grant, almighty God,
that we may glory in the Feast of the blessed Apostle Thomas,
so that we may always be sustained by his intercession
and, believing, may have life
in the name of Jesus Christ your Son,
whom Thomas acknowledged as the Lord.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Among the apostles, St. Thomas is remembered chiefly for his doubt about the Resurrection of Christ. The Sunday after the Resurrection, he made up for his unbelief with a profession of faith, “My Lord and my God!” According to tradition, he preached the Gospel as far as India, where he was martyred.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Thomas, the Apostle, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/stthomas.asp
 
July 4, 2016 - Monday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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

July 4 - Independence Day (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the U.S.)

Collect: (Opening Prayer):
“God of Justice, Father of truth,
who guide creation in wisdom and goodness
to fulfillment in Christ your Son,
open our hearts to the truth of his Gospel,
that your peace may rule in our hearts
and your justice guide 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.”

“This day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Church in the United States of America incorporates this observance into the liturgy with a special Mass asking for peace, justice, and truth.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

July 4 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal (Optional Memorial):
In the United States, the optional memorial of St. Elizabeth is celebrated on July 5.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, author of peace and lover of charity,
who adorned Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
with a marvelous grace for reconciling those in conflict,
grant, through her intercession,
that we may become peacemakers,
and so be called children of God.
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.”

“A daughter of King Peter III of Aragon, St. Elizabeth (1271-1336) was named after her great-aunt, whose virtues she also shared. In her married life, St. Elizabeth endured trials with heroism. Often she went to considerable pains to bring about peace between her children and their father. She showed unfailing charity toward the poor and founded convents, hospitals, foundling homes, and shelters for young women. After her husband’s death in 1325 she bacame a Franciscan tertiary.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Elizabeth of Portugal and Independence Day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stelizabethofportugal.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-07-04
 
July 5, 2016 - Tuesday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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

July 5 - St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, O Lord, that in the spirit of the Apostle Paul
we may pursue the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,
for, having learned it,
Saint Anthony Zaccaria
constantly preached your saving word in the 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.”

“Born in Cremona, Italy, St. Anthony (1502 - 1539) founded the Clerks Regular of St. Paul (Barnabites), which works for the renewal of the clergy and laity. He was a preacher who worked to reform the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

July 5 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States.) Other areas celebrate it on July 4, where her write-up may be found.

For more on **St. Anthony Zaccaria **and St. Elizabeth of Portugal, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stantoniozaccaria.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stelizabethofportugal.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-05
 
July 6, 2016 - Wednesday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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

July 6 - Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, author of innocence and lover of chastity,
who bestowed the grace of martyrdom
on your handmaid, the Virgin Saint Maria Goretti, in her youth,
grant, we pray, through her intercession,
that, as you gave her a crown for her steadfastness,
so we, too, may be firm
in obeying your commandments.
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 Ancona, Italy, into a poor peasant family, St. Maria (1890 - 1902) was known for her cheerfulness and piety. At twelve years old, she was stabbed to death by a young man for resisting his attempts to seduce her. He later reformed his life completely and was present at her canonization in 1950.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Maria Goretti and information on St. Godelieva and St. Palladius, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmariagoretti.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-06
 
July 7, 2016 - Thursday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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

For info on St. WILLIBARD and St. Pantaenus:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-7
 
July 8, 2016 - Friday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son,
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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

For info on Bl. Peter Vigne and St. Edgar:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-8
 
July 9, 2016 - Saturday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in the abasement of your Son
have raised up a fallen world,
fill your faithful with holy joy,
for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin
you bestow eternal gladness.
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

July 9 - St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in your wonderful providence
have strengthened your Church
through the confession of the Martyrs
Saint Augustine Zhao and companions,
grant that your people,
faithful to the mission entrusted to it,
may enjoy ever greater freedom
and witness to the truth before the world.
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.”

"Saint Augustine (1746 - 1815) was a Chinese diocesan priest martyred with 119 companions. Among them was an eighteen-year-old boy, Chi Zhuzi, who cried out to those who had just cut off his right arm and were preparing to flay him alive: “Every piece of my flesh, every drop of my blood will tell you that I am Christian.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Augustine Zhao Rong & **Companions **, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-09
 
July 10, 2016 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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=2016-07-10
 
July 11 - St. Benedict, Abbot (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who made the Abbot Saint Benedict
an outstanding master in the school of divine service,
grant, we pray,
that, putting nothing before love of you,
we hasten with a loving heart
in the way of your commands.
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 Norcia, Italy, and educated in Rome, St. Benedict (480 -547) lived a solitary life in the mountainous Subiaco for three years. He later organized twelve monasteries; the monks devoted themselves to prayer and work. In the abbey of Monte Cassino, which he founded, he wrote his Rule, which wonderfully combines the Roman genius with the monastic wisdom of the Christian East. Pope Paul VI proclaimed him Patron of Europe because of his influence on the formation of Christendom.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Benedict **and St. Pius I, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbenedictofnursia.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-11
 
July 12, 2016 - Tuesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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. John Gualbert,Sts. Nabor & Felix, and St. Veronica:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-12
 
July 13, 2016 - Wednesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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

July 13 - St. Henry, King (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose abundant grace prepared Saint Henry
to be raised by you in a wonderful way
from the cares of earthly rule to heavenly realms,
grant, we pray, through his intercession,
that amid the uncertainties of this world
we may hasten towards you with minds made pure.
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. Henry (973-1024) became emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 1014. He used his power to extend the Kingdom of God by promoting missionary work.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Henry and information on St.Mildred and St. Clelia Barbieri, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/H/sthenryii.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-13
 
July 14, 2016 - Thursday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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

July 14 - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin (Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect:
“O God, who desired the Virgin Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
to flower among Native Americans
in a life of innocence,
grant, through her intercession,
that when all are gathered into your Church
from every nation, tribe and tongue,
they may magnify you
in a single canticle of praise.
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.”

“The daughter of a Mohawk warrior, Bl. Kateri (1656 -1680) was born near modern-day Auriesville, New York, and orphaned by an epidemic of smallpox, which left her with impaired eyesight and a disfigured face. When she was baptized at twenty, she incurred hostility from her tribe, but she remained faithful and moved to the new Christian colony of Indians in Canada, where she dedicated the rest of her life to prayer, penitential practices, and the care of the sick and aged. She was devoted to the Eucharist and to Christ Crucified; she is called the ‘Lily of the Mohawks.’” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Francis Solano, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/K/blkateritekakwitha.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-14

July 14 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest (Optional Memorial):
(In the United States, the optional memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis is celebrated on July 18.)

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Camillus
with a singular grace of charity towards the sick,
pour out upon us, by his merits,
a spirit of love for you,
so that, serving you in our neighbor,
we may, at the hour of our death,
pass safely over to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, yor Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Camillus de Lellis, + 1614 at Rome; born at Chieti in Abruzzi in 1550; soldier addicted to gambling; his conversion led him to found (1582) a society (Camillians), which established hospitals and cared for the sick with affection and diligence; patron of nurses, of the sick and hospitals.” (Ordo.)

For more on St. Camillus de Lellis, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcamillusdelellis.asp
 
grateful_child said:
July 10, 2016 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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=2016-07-10
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Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 10, 2016, p.4:

"EVOKING THE GOOD SAMARITAN DORMANT IN ALL OF US

The Christian concept of neighbor is easy to define in words - neighbor is every human being, especially one who is in need of help. But it may be quite hard to accept it in practice, for it is very demanding to be the neighbor of certain individuals or groups . . . One always has the impression of being on the “giving side,” and this hurts our instinctive self-centeredness and the tendency to expect good things, rather than give them.

Most of us (all, perhaps?) prefer a neighbor that is strong, generous, pretty, reliable . . . one who is at hand and on whom we can rely when we are in need. Hence, “neighbor” is the relative, the friend, the benefactor, the one we like! This is all too easy. Such was the concept of “neighbor” which the Israelites had. But Jesus shattered all these convenient human patterns with a parable that portrayed his own attitude and life – a life of service unto death for the good of all.

Starting with Jesus, “neighbor” has become a universal category. It has come to encompass all human beings. It **]includes even the “enemy”! **The insidious road from Jerusalem to Jericho stretches far beyond its 37 kilometers. It crisscrosses the whole world and intersects our lives every day. We see it strewn with numberless victims, robbed of their moral and spiritual assets by the enemy of all good." (p. 4.)
(Pls read on for continuation of thought.)
 
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Euchalette, July 10, 2016, p.4:

"EVOKING THE GOOD SAMARITAN DORMANT IN ALL OF US - continued:

"A real follower of the Divine Samaritan has to be prepared to change his plans, make an unscheduled stop, and even a detour, in order to “become neighbor” of the unpredictable victims whom Divine Providence places on our journey, which stretches from birth to burial.

“Neighbor” may have a million different faces and more. It can be the helpless squatter looking for a permanent dwelling; the drug addict, now reduced to a wreck; the deserted wife or the unwed mother; the special child or the lonely old folk; the school dropout or the unemployed . . . . Crowds of people (even “religious” people!) will cast on them a look of commiseration, and stride on, without stopping for a minute, afraid to get involved with people that may tarnish their image in the “good society”. . . .

The indifferent, the over-cautious, the “Christians-in-name” can be a very large crowd indeed and their example of non-caring attitude is often a hard test for the generous souls who would like to put into practice the message of the parable of the Good Samaritan. It really takes a stout heart to opt to be non-conformist – in imitation of Jesus, the most non-conformist of all men – to choose to do what is right, even when the majority are bent on doing what is pleasant or convenient.

But a wonderful reward awaits those who have such courage: Jesus Christ, the one present in all the victims and needy people, will say to them the warmest “Thank you!” one can ever receive. And he will explain: “Whenever you did this for one of my least brothers, you did it for me!” (Mt 25:40). Since Christ’s days, in fact, “neighbor” is the newest name of God." (Euchalette, July 10, 2016, p.4.)
 
July 15, 2016, Friday - St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, just as we celebrate the heavenly birthday
of the Bishop Saint Bonaventure,
we may benefit from his great learning
and constantly imitate the ardor of his 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.”

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

“Born in Italy, St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) entered the Franciscan Order and lectured at the University of Paris, where he met St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Bonaventure became the minister general of the Friars Minor and a cardinal. Known as the ‘Seraphic Doctor,’ he is considered the greatest exponent of mystical theology in the Middle Ages.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bonaventure and information on St. Swithin’s Day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbonaventure.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-15
 
July 16, 2016 - Saturday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who show the light of your truth
to those who go astray,
so that they may return to the right path,
give all who for the faith they profess
are accounted Christians
the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ
and to strive after all that does it honor.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you 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

July 16 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the venerable intercession of the glorious Virgin Mary
come to our aid, we pray, O Lord,
so that, fortified by her protection,
we may reach the mountain which is Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“This feast commemorates the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Simon Stock, the superior general of the Carmelite Order, in 1251. She promised a special blessing for those who wear her scapular. The Church heartily recommends this devotion, and countless Christians have taken advantage of Our Lady’s protection.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **Our Lady of Mount Carmel **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/O/ourladyofmountcarmel.asp
catholictradition.org/Mary/carmel1.htm
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-16
 
July 17, 2016 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Show favor, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign 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=2016-07-17
 
July 18, 2016 - Monday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Show favor, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign 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

July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States): In other countries, this feast is celebrated on July 14th.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Camillus
with a singular grace of charity towards the sick,
pour out upon us, by his merits,
a spirit of love for you,
so that, serving you in our neighbor,
we may, at the hour of our death,
pass safely over 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."

“Born into a noble family in Italy, St. Camillus (1550-1614) was a young soldier of fortune who became penniless because of an addiction to gambling. Having decided to consecrate his life to the service of the sick, he improved the treatment and care of hospital patients and founded the Order of Ministers of the Sick (Camellians).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Camillus de Lellis, St. Symphorosa & Her Seven Sons and St. Frederick, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcamillusdelellis.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-18
 
July 19, 2016 - Tuesday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Show favor, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign 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. Arsenius and Servant of God Francis Garces & Companions:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-19
 
July 20, 2016 - Wednesday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Show favor, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign 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

July 20 - St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Direct your faithful, Lord,in the way of eternal salvation,
which the Bishop Saint Apollinaris showed
by his teaching and martyrdom,
and grant, through his intercession,
that we may so persevere in keeping your commandments
as to merit being crowned with him.
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.”

“According to tradition St. Apollinaris was consecrated a bishop by St. Peter and sent as a missionary to Ravenna during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Renowned for healing in Jesus’ name, he was exiled, tortured, imprisoned, and finally martyred.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Apollinaris and St. Margaret of Antioch, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-07-20
 
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