Saints and the Liturgical Year

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September 22, 2016 - Thursday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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. Thomas of Villanova, St. Maurice & Companions and The Theban Legion:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-22
 
September 23 - St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
Almighty ever-living God, who, by a singular grace,
gave the Priest Saint Pius a share in the Cross of your Son
and, by means of his ministry,
renewed the wonders of your mercy,
grant that through his intercession
we may be united constantly to the sufferings of Christ,
and so brought happily to the glory of the resurrection.
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. Pius (1887-1968), affectionately known as Padre Pio, joined the Capuchin Friars and was later ordained a priest. For fifty years he lived at the monastery of San Giovanni Rotundo, where his miraculous abilities as spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor attracted the attention of the world. His humility and constant devotion to the Eucharist caused him to remark often, “I only want to be a friar who prays.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Pius of Pietrelcina ** and information on St. Linus and St. Thecla, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpioofpietrelcina.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-23
 
September 24, 2016 - Saturday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law
upon love of you and of our neighbor,
grant that, by keeping your precepts,
we may merit to attain eternal 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 Our Lady of Ransom:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-24
 
September 25, 2016 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who manifest your almighty power
above all by pardoning and showing mercy,
bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us
and make those hastening to attain your promises
heirs to the treasures of heaven.
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=2016-09-25

Scott Hahn’s reflection:
"A GREAT CHASM"
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September 26, 2016 - Monday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who manifest your almighty power
above all by pardoning and showing mercy,
bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us
and make those hastening to attain your promises
heirs to the treasures of heaven.
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

September 26 - Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May you be magnified, O Lord,
by the revered memory of your Saints Cosmas and Damian,
for with providence beyond words
you have conferred on them everlasting glory,
and on us, your unfailing help.
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. Cosmas and Damian (d.303) were brothers known for their medical skill, which they administered free of charge. They were martyred under Diocletian, and their names appear in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Cosmas and Damian and Sts. Cyprian and Justina, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcosmas_damian.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-26
 
September 27 - St. Vincent de Paul, Priest (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who for the relief of the poor
and the formation of the clergy
endowed the Priest Saint Vincent de Paul
with apostolic virtues,
grant, we pray, that, afire with that same spirit,
we may love what he loved
and put into practice what he taught.
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 France, St. Vincent (1581 - 1660) was a priest who dedicated himself to ministering spiritually and materially to the poor, unfortunate, and suffering. He also focused his energies toward bettering the formationof priests. Together with Louise de Marillac, he founded the Congregaton of the Daughters of Charity. He also founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians, or Lazarists)”. (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Vincent de Paul, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/stvincentdepaul.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-27
 
September 28, 2016 - Wednesday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who manifest your almighty power
above all by pardoning and showing mercy,
bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us
and make those hastening to attain your promises
heirs to the treasures of heaven.
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

September 28 - Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr (Optional Memorial):
Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who taught the Martyr Saint Wenceslaus
to place the heavenly Kingdom before an earthly one,
grant through his prayers that, denying ourselves,
we may hold fast to you with all our heart.
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 St. Wenceslaus (907-929) ruled justly in difficult times. Known for his virtues and restraint, he was murdered by his brother for political and religious reasons.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

September 28 - Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, we pray, Lord God,
the same perseverance shown by your Martyrs
Saint Lawrence Ruiz and his companions
in serving you and their neighbor,
since those persecuted for the sake of righteousness
are blessed in your Kingdom.
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. Lawrence (d.1630) was a devoted husband and father of three in the Philippines. After having been wrongfully accused of murder, he fled with Christian missionaries to Japan where he was tortured and killed for the Faith. He died professing, “I shall die for God, and for him I would give many thousands of lives if I had them.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Wenceslaus, Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, St. John of Dukla and St. Simon de Rojas,O.SS., see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/W/stwenceslaus.asp
www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=231
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-28
 
September 29 - Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who dispose in marvelous order
ministries both angelic and human,
graciously grant
that our life on earth may be defended
by those who watch over us
as they minister perpetually to you in heaven.
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. Michael (‘Who is like God?’) is the Archangel who fought Satan. He is the protector of all people and reminds the faithful of the real existence of the Devil and demonic activity. He is invoked for protection from the snares of the Devil.

St. Gabriel (‘Strength of God’) announced to St. Zechariah the birth of St. John the Baptist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary the birth of Christ. His greeting to Our Lady, 'Hail, full of grace,’ is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Church.

St Raphael (‘Medicine of God’) is the Archangel who cared for Tobias on his journey. Every person on his or her pilgrimage through this life also has a guardian angel.

This feast is popularly called ‘Michaelmas’." (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/archangels.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-29
 
September 30 - St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
O God, who gave the Priest Saint Jerome
a living and tender love for Sacred Scripture,
grant that your people
may be ever more fruitfully nourished by your Word
and find in it the fount 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 reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

“Born in Dalmatia, St. Jerome (342-420) studied in Rome. Living a monastic life, he traveled to Syria where he was ordained. Later, he returned to Rome as secretary of Pope Damasus, who commissioned him to revise the Latin texts of books of the Bible. After completing this task, he translated the entire Bible into Latin; his work, known as the Vulgate, was adopted by the Church as the official edition of Scripture.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Jerome, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjerome.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-09-30
 
October 1 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):
Today is also Mission Day for Religious Sisters.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who open your Kingdom
to those who are humble and to little ones,
lead us to follow trustingly in the little way of Saint Therese,
so that through her intercession
we may see your eternal glory revealed.
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 Alencon, France, St. Therese (1873-1897) entered the Carmelite convent in Lisieux at the age of fifteen. Known as the Little Flower of Jesus, she was known for her humility and complete abandonment to God. Her writings, which were undertaken at the behest of her superior and plublished posthumously, reveal in their simplicity a profundity of spiritual progress and understanding. She is a Doctor of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Therese of the Child Jesus and information on St. Remigius, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/stthereseoflisieux.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-10-01
 
October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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=2016-10-02

October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels (Memorial) which gives way to the Sunday Liturgy:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in your unfathomable providence
are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us,
hear our supplication as we cry to you,
that we may always be defended by their protection
and rejoice eternally in their company.
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.”

“Scripture reveals many stories of angels who came to help God’s people. St. Peter was liberated from jail by an angel, and Our Lord said children’s angels behold his heavenly Father’s face constantly. Each person has his or her own guardian angel to protect and guide during this journey on earth.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on our Holy Guardian Angels, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/guardianangels.asp
 
grateful_child said:
October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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=2016-10-02
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]Here’s Scott Hahn’s reflection for the **27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
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This Sunday’s Scripture readings:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

"LIFE BY FAITH"
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October 3, 2016 - Monday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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

For information on St. Gerard of Brogne and St. Theodore (Anne Therese) Guerin, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-10-03
 
grateful_child said:
October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who in the abundance of your kindness
surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat you,
pour out your mercy upon us
to pardon what conscience dreads
and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
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=2016-10-02
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October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 2, 2016, p.4:

WHERE IS GOD?

"The apparent “absence” of God has always been a severe test for all the great souls who have put their trust in Him. Sooner or later all will experience its torturing fits – God seems to “vanish” or to become impotent right when His intervention seems needed most badly. The prophet Habakkuk experienced it (see Hab 1:2-3); so did Jeremiah (see Ps 22:2-3) and even Jesus Christ, at the height of his suffering on Calvary (see Mt 27:46).

All through the centuries, down to our very days, the “inaction” of God has been felt bitterly and decried. In the torments of the tortures inflicted on innocent people (often because of their very allegiance to their faith); in the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps or the Stalinist “Gulags”; in the crying misery of the conglomeration of squatter shanties, full of filth, fumes, mud . . . without roads, electricity and medicare; in the mental hospitals, in the prostitution dens; in the nations or regions where people are just a “labor force” exploited by the state or the local magnate . . . one asks, “Where is God here?” and “Why does He not make His presence and justice felt?!”

No human being, with its limited intellectual and moral resources, can answer such questions with certainty and convincingly. Only God Himself can. He has an answer and will surely give it. But in His own time. (See Hab 2:3.) For He has His own rhythm, His own ways, His own plans. And so many times, they are different from ours. (See Is 55:8-9.)
(Continued next post.)
 
October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

WHERE IS GOD? - continuation:

"It is only those who have the gift of faith who can keep believing in God’s active presence even in the darkest moments of human history and of their lives. It is faith which gives them/us the unique assurance that God is present and active even if their/our feeble mind cannot comprehend or p(name removed by moderator)oint where and how.

Often, it is after years that we begin to understand why God allowed certain terrible events to happen. It was for a purification, to bring out a much greater good . . . . We may also begin to understand how God was present and active in the compassion that He inspired, in the generosity and charity that He instilled in many . . . in our very selves, perhaps. Indeed, God was present and active as He is present in the dark secret under the surface of the fi elds where He lets the seed rot and makes the sprout burst forth and pierce the hard crust of the soil unto the richness of a new harvest.

God is present and active at all times. Everywhere. He needs to be trusted, for He knows what He is doing. He could do everything by Himself, yet – usually – He gives us the privilege to be His “servants,” i.e., the instruments of His care, His concern, His power. This has happened so many times in history. It is happening right now everywhere, especially where He finds people who have the faith that can transplant sycamores and move mountains, and the humility to recognize that He is the Power behind it all, while they/we are just expendable servants. (See Lk 17:10.)" (Euchalette, 10/02/2016, p.4.)
 
October 4 - St. Francis of Assisi (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, by whose gift Saint Francis
was conformed to Christ in poverty and humility,
grant that, by walking in Francis’ footsteps,
we may follow your Son,
and, through joyful charity,
come to be united with 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

“Born in Assisi, St. Francis (1182-1226) preached and lived a life of poverty and charity. He founded the Franciscans, and with St. Clare, he founded the Order of the Poor Clares; later, he founded a lay third order.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Francis, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancisofassisi.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-10-04
 
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