Saints and the Liturgical Year

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January 11, 2017 - Wednesday, First Week of Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care,
O Lord, we pray,
that they may see what must be done
and gain strength to do what they have seen.
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. Hyginus and St. Theodosius:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-11
 
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January 8, 2017 - The Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity):

Collect (Opening Prayer) at the Vigil Mass:
“May the splendor of your majesty, O Lord, we pray,
shed its light upon our hearts,
that we may pass through the shadows of this world
and reach the brightness of our eternal home.
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 (Opening Prayer) at Mass during the Day:
“O God, who on this day
revealed your Only Begotten Son to the nations
by the guidance of a star,
grant in your mercy
that we, who know you already by faith,
may be brought to behold the beauty of your sublime 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 reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-08
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Today’s reflection from the Euchalette, Solemnity of the Epiphany, p. 1:

HOMAGE TO THE SAVIOR OF ALL NATIONS

Epiphany is the manifestation/revelation of Jesus as the King/Savior not only of the Jews, but of all human beings. Today’s feast reminds us that God loves all nations and cultures of the earth, and that He communicates with us in many, often unforeseen ways – through internal inspirations, through external events, through people, and through His Word . . . . Many times these factors are combined in an interplay that becomes clear only in hindsight. The challenge is for us to “decipher” God’s message and respond to it with faith, persevering generosity and courage, just as the Magi did.

As we are about to start the Eucharistic celebration, let us include in our intentions all the peoples of the world and all those who are working hard to bring about harmony and cooperation among all human beings.
 
January 12, 2017 - Thursday, First Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care,
O Lord, we pray,
that they may see what must be done
and gain strength to do what they have seen.
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 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. Benedict Biscup, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-12
 
January 13, 2017 - Friday, First Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care,
O Lord, we pray,
that they may see what must be done
and gain strength to do what they have seen.
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

January 13 - Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we may rightly understand and truthfully profess
the divinity of your Son,
which the Bishop Saint Hilary taught with such constancy.
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 at Poitiers, St. Hilary (315-368) was a leading defender of the Church against the Arian heresy. He wrote twelve books about the Blessed Trinity as well as commentaries on St. Matthew’s Gospel and the Psalms.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Hilary and St. Kentigern, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/H/sthilaryofpoitiers.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-13
 
January 14, 2017 - Saturday, First Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care,
O Lord, we pray,
that they may see what must be done
and gain strength to do what they have seen.
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. Felix:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-14
 
January 15, 2017 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our 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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-15
 
grateful_child said:
January 15, 2017 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our 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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-15
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Here’s Scott Hahn’s reflection for the **Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 15, 2017:
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"Perfect Offering"

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January 16, 2017 - Monday, Second Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our 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

Read about St. Marcellus and St. Honoratus:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-16
 
January 17 - St. Anthony, Abbot, (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who brought the Abbot Saint Anthony
to serve you by a wondrous way of life in the desert,
grant, through his intercession,
that, denying ourselves,
we may always love you above all things.
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

“Called the Patriarch of Monks, St. Anthony (251-356) retired to the desert when he was eighteen years old. He was the first abbot to form a stable rule for his community of monks dedicated to the service of God. His renown for spiritual direction prompted many people to travel to the desert to seek his advice.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Anthony, Abbot **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonytheabbot.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-17
 
January 18, 2017 - Wednesday, Second Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our 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 reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about St. Prisca:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-18
 
January 19, 2017 - Thursday, Second Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our 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 reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Read about St. Marius & Family and St. Canute:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-19
 
January 20, 2017 - Friday, Second Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our 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 reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

January 20 - Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
"O God, glory of your Priests,
grant, we pray,
that, helped by the intercession of your Martyr Saint Fabian,
we may make progress by communion in the faith
and by worthy service.
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. Amen.

“St. Fabian (d.250) was elected pope in 236. He promoted the consolidation and development of the Church. He divided Rome into seven diaconates for the purpose of extending aid to the poor. The papacy acquired such prestige during this time that he incurred the ire of Emperor Decius.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

January 20 - Saint Sebastian, Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, we pray, O Lord, a spirit of fortitude,
so that, taught by the glorious example
of your Martyr Saint Sebastian,
we may learn to obey you rather than men.
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. Sebastian (d.288), a native of Milan, was an officer in Diocletian’s imperial guard. He converted to Christianity, whereupon he was martyred by order of the emperor.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Fabian and Sebastian, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfabian.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/S/stsebastian.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-20
 
January 21 - Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
"Almighty ever-living God,
who choose what is weak in the world to confound the strong,
mercifully grant,
that we, who celebrate the heavenly birthday of your Martyr Saint Agnes,
may follow her 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. Amen.

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

“St. Agnes (d.304) came from a noble Roman family. She was about thirteen years old when she suffered martyrdom by beheading, having resisted threats of torture. He name is included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I.)” (Daily Roman Missal.)

For more on Saint Agnes, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stagnes.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-21
 
January 22, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
direct our actions according to your good pleasure,
that in the name of your beloved Son
we may abound in good works.
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=2017-01-22
 
grateful_child said:
January 22, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
direct our actions according to your good pleasure,
that in the name of your beloved Son
we may abound in good works.
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=2017-01-22
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Here’s Scott Hahn’s reflection for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 22, 2017:
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January 23, 2017 - Monday, Third Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
direct our actions according to your good pleasure,
that in the name of your beloved Son
we may abound in good works.
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/

January 23 - St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr (Optional Memorial In the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
mercifully pour out your Spirit upon us,
so that our hearts may possess that strong love
by which the Martyr Saint Vincent
triumphed over all bodily torments.
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 Huesca, Spain, St. Vincent (d.304) was a deacon in Saragossa. He was martyred in Valencia during the persecution under Diocletian.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For information on St. Vincent of Saragossa, St. Emerentiana and St. John Almoner:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-23
 
January 24 - St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who for the salvation of souls
willed that the Bishop Saint Francis de Sales
become all things to all,
graciously grant that, following his example,
we may always display the gentleness of your charity
in the service of our neighbor.
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/

“Born in Thorens, Savoy, in France, St. Francis (1567-1622) was Bishop of Geneva, where he fought Calvinism vigorously. With St. Jane Frances de Chantal, he founded the Order of the Visitation. He wrote the classic Introduction to the Devout Life. He died in Lyons and was canonized in 1665. In 1877 Pope Bl. Pius IX proclaimed him a Doctor of the Church and patron saint of journalists and other writers.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Francis de Sales and information on Our Lady, Queen of Peace, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancisdesales.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-24
 
grateful_child said:
January 22, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
direct our actions according to your good pleasure,
that in the name of your beloved Son
we may abound in good works.
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/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-22
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Sharing this reflection from the Euchalette, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 01/22/2017, p.4:

"There are moments in life when something unexpected happens which makes all the difference. It happens to us. It happens in us. These are events which change the course of our life, often in a radical manner.

Such was the case of the four fishermen: Simon and Andrew, James and John, the borders of whose world coincided with the area of the Lake of Galilee, until the day they met Jesus.

“Come after me!” said he. And immediately they abandoned their boats, their nets, their crew, their relatives . . . and became his followers – the first recruits of a peaceful army tasked to conquer the world.

An unexpected invitation, a prompt response, an immediate departure for an unknown destination. Four hearts were set aflame. Four lives would never be the same again.

Something similar had happened to Abram and Elisha many centuries earlier. (See Gn12:1-4 and 1 Kgs 19:19-21.) What impelled Simon, Andrew, James and John to leave everything behind and follow Jesus? There was his promise, of course, that he would make them “fishers of men” (Mk 1:17). An intriguing prospect, whatever those words could mean. But** what moved those four fishermen to be so radical in their response was the fascinating personality of the Caller: JESUS.** They saw him, they heard him, they made up their minds. Their hearts had been conquered by him.

It was like falling in love, when everybody else in the world seems to vanish from sight or become unattractive, and all that remains and counts is just “the beloved one.”

Ever since the days of Jesus, the world has become like a vast Sea of Galilee, teeming with numberless people busy with so many things. You and I are part of the crowd. Jesus passes by, a man among men, but with a heart trained to love the way God does. He may chance upon you and me and pronounce our name the way no mere man can do, or make promises that sound like riddles. When that happens, we should remember the four fishermen from Galilee and how they answered Jesus’ invitation."
 
January 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul The Apostle (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who taught the whole world
through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul,
draw us, we pray, nearer to you
through the example of him whose conversion we celebrate today,
and so make us witnesses to your truth in 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Short, practical homily from:
www.dailytvmass.com

“The conversion of Saul of Tarsus while he was on his way to Damascus is one of the most powerful miracles in the history of the early Church. It reveals how faith comes from grace and builds upon free cooperation with it. The doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ received proof and a clear illustration when Christ said, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’”(Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on the Conversion of St. Paul, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/conversionofstpaul.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-25
 
January 26 - Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who adorned Saints Timothy and Titus
with apostolic virtues,
grant, through the intercession of them both,
that, living justly and devoutly in this present age,
we may merit to reach our heavenly homeland.
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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Short, practical homily from:
www.dailytvmass.com

“St. Timothy (d. 97) was the son of a pagan father and a Hebrew-Christian mother, Eunice. He was a disciple of St. Paul and accompanied him on his journeys. St. Paul consecrated him Bishop of Ephesus. According to an ancient tradition, he was stoned to death by a mob when he opposed the observance of a pagan festival. St. Titus, too, was a friend and disciple of St. Paul, who consecrated him Bishop of Crete. St. Paul wrote three pastoral letters to these two disciples; these Epistles give glimpses of the future structure of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Timothy and Titus and Blessed Jose Gabriel Brochero, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/sttimothy.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/sttitus.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-26
 
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