Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 16, 2012 - Wednesday, 6th Week of Easter:

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“Grant, we pray, O Lord,
that, as we celebrate in mystery
the solemnities of your Son’s Resurrection,
so, too, we may be worthy
to rejoice at his coming with all the Saints.
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.”

May 16 - St. Simon Stock:

“St. Simon Stock was the 6th general of the Carmelite Order. As such he was instrumental in establishing houses at the principal university cities of Europe and in modifying the rules so that the Carmelites became an order of mendicant friars rather than of hermits. According to a Carmelite tradition, Our Lady gave Simon the brown scapular with all the privileges attached to it.” (Alan Butler.)

For more on St. Simon Stock and other saints of the day, see links:
EWTN - www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/S/stsimonstock.asp
Odhiambo - forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=39

St. Margaret of Cortona:

St. Margaret of Cortona was a Franciscan tertiary, a Foundress and a miracle worker. She was born in 1247 at Tuscany, Italy. She died in 1297, Cortona, Italy. St. Margaret is the patron against temptations, falsely accused people, homeless people, mental illness, reformed prostitutes, etc.
EWTN - www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmargaretofcortona.asp
 
grateful_child said:
May 13, 2012 - 6th Sunday of Easter:

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“Grant, almighty God,
that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,
which we keep in honor of the risen Lord,
and that what we relive in remembrance
we may always hold to in what we do.
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.”
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Today, Sunday, is also Mothers’ Day.

Happy Mothers’ Day to all our Mothers worldwide! May Our Lord bless you abundantly; and may Our Lady of Fatima, whose feast is also today, give you her special blessings!
 
May 17, 2012 - The Ascension of the Lord (Solemnity):

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“O God, whose Son today ascended to the heavens
as the Apostles looked on,
grant, we pray, that, in accordance with his promise,
we may be worthy for him to live with us always on earth,
and we with him in heaven.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

May 17, 2012 - Thursday, 6th Week of Easter:

In some regions, the Solemnity of the Ascension is not observed today, but is assigned to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. In this case, today is celebrated as a ferial Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter.

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“O God, who made your people
partakers in your redemption,
grant, we pray,
that we may perpetually render thanks
for the Resurrection of the Lord.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

May 17 - St. Paschal Baylon:

St. Paschal Baylon was born a peasant in Aragon who became a shepherd. Later, he became a Franciscan lay brother and mystic who nurtured an intense love for the Holy Eucharist. He died in 1592 and was canonized in 1690.

St. Paschal is the patron of Eucharistic Congresses and Eucharistic associations.

For more on St. Paschal and other saints of the day, see link:
EWTN - www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpaschalbaylon.asp
Odhiambo - forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=40
 
May 18, 2012 - Friday, 6th Week of Easter:

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“O God, who restore us to eternal life
in the Resurrection of Christ,
raise us up, we pray, to the author of our salvation,
who is seated at your right hand,
so that, when our Savior comes again in majesty,
those you have given new birth in Baptism
may be clothed with blessed immortality.
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.”

May 18 - St. John I, Pope and Martyr:

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“O God, who reward faithful souls
and who have consecrated this day
by the martyrdom of Pope Saint John the First,
graciously hear the prayers of your people
and grant that we, who venerate his merits,
may imitate his constancy in the faith.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. John I (d. 526) was elected Pope in 523. King Theodoric, an Arian, sent him as his ambassador to Emperor Justin in Constantinople. Upon his return, St. John was captured by the king, who was displeased at the outcome of the embassy. He was cast into prison at Ravenna, where he died of ill treatment a few days later.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. John I and other saints of the day, see links:
EWTN - www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohni.asp
Odhiambo - forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=40
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-18
 
May 19, 2012 - Saturday, 6th Week of Easter:

Opening Prayer:
“O God, whose Son, at his Ascension to the heavens,
was pleased to promise the Holy Spirit to the Apostles,
grant, we pray,
that, just as they received manifold gifts of heavenly teaching,
so on us, too, you may bestow spiritual 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.”

In regions where the Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the following Sunday:
“Constantly shape our minds, we pray, O Lord,
by the practice of good works,
that, trying always for what is better,
we may strive to hold ever fast to the Paschal Mystery.
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.”

May 19 - St. Celestine V - Pope:
St. Celestine V died in 1296 in Italy and was canonized in 1313. He was “one of the few popes who resigned from office. In vain he attempted to resume his hermit’s life in the mountains. He was arrested and kept in confinement till death. His guards insulted and ill-used him, but he bore his sufferings with patience.” (Alban Butler.)

For more on St. Celestine V and other saints of the day, see links:
EWTN - www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcelestinev.asp
Odhiambo - forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=40
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-19

May 19 - St. Crispin of Viterbo:
St. Crispin of Viterbo was a Franciscan lay Brother. He died in 1750 in Rome and was canonized in 1982 by Blessed Pope John Paul II.
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcrispinofviterbo.asp
 
May 20 - St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest:

Opening Prayer at Mass:
“O God, who gave the Priest Saint Bernardine of Siena
a great love for the holy Name of Jesus,
grant, through his merits and prayers,
that we may ever be set aflame
with the spirit of your love.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Bernardine (1380 - 1444) entered the Franciscan Order and spread devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. With great fervor he won the conversion of many souls.” (MWTF.)

St. Bernardine is the patron of advertising, chest problems, gambling addicts, public relations work…

For more on St. Bernardine and other saints of the day, see links:
EWTN - www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbernadineofsiena.asp
Odhiambo - forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=40
 
May 20, 2012 - Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or the Seventh Sunday of Easter:

Opening Prayer at Mass (for the Solemnity of the Ascension):
“Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God,
and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,
for the Ascension of Christ your Son
is our exaltation,
and, where the Head has gone before in glory,
the Body is called to follow in hope.
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.”

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Opening Prayer at Mass (for the Seventh Sunday of Easter):
“Graciously hear our supplications, O Lord,
so that we, who believe that the Savior of the human race
is with you in your glory,
may experience, as he promised,
until the end of the world,
his abiding presence among us.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-20
 
Hi Amiciel,

Thank you for making me aware of the links to Catholic Culture and their Daily Meditation on the Scriptural readings for the day. Please continue to add excerpts from the Euchalette as you see fit. Thanks again.
 
grateful_child said:
May 20, 2012 - Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or the Seventh Sunday of Easter:

Opening Prayer at Mass (for the Solemnity of the Ascension):
“Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God,
and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,
for the Ascension of Christ your Son
is our exaltation,
and, where the Head has gone before in glory,
the Body is called to follow in hope.
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.”

ymlp.com/zUBtXG
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Today, we also observe the 46th World Communications Sunday. Let us pray for all persons involved in Media and Social Communications that they may use their profession for the good and upliftment of humanity.

Excerpts from today’s Euchalette, May 20, 2012, Solemnity of the Ascension, p. 4:

“The Ascension ushered in the time of the Church - the time of the call to conversion addressed to all peoples through the cracking voice of men who were themselves frail and sinful. By human standards, their preaching would have been a short-lived effort, doomed to fail …And yet, after almost two thousand years and millions of setbacks, the preaching goes on, as daring as ever.”

“The reason …? Christ has been keeping the promise he made to his apostles: “I am with you always, until the end of the world” (Mt 28:20) …”

“It is thanks to the unfailing presence of the Risen Christ that his Word displays a freshness which makes it contemporary with all generations, and possesses a richness which makes it relevant to all cultures and circumstances.”

“The heart of the Word proclaimed by the Church is the GOSPEL, the GOOD NEWS that God has reconciled all human beings to Himself in Jesus Christ …”

“The ‘Good News’ is not simply about Christ’s glorification. It is also about its saving effects on all men and women of all times and places… the wonder of Jesus’ resurrection and mankind’s redemption is announced not as a news item of a distant past, but as a saving reality rooted in history and spanning into eterity. Such a blessing can be experienced personally by all through a response of faith to the proclamation of the ‘Good News’.”

“And, having experienced it in our lives, we are also expected to proclaim it to others and to witness to the Good News of the Gospel through a life characterized by serenity, generosity, peace, and all other qualities that make the environment in which we live a little heaven …” (p.4.)
 
May 21, 2012 - Monday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“May the power of the Holy Spirit
come to us, we pray, O Lord,
that we may keep your will faithfully in mind
and express it in a devout way 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 reflection: ymlp.com/zLR2kH
 
May 21 - Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
Almighty and eternal God,
who made the Priest Saint Christopher Magallanes and his companions
faithful to Christ the King even to the point of martyrdom,
grant us, through their intercession,
that, persevering in confession of the true faith,
we may always hold fast to the commandments of your love.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

“St. Christopher (1869-1927) was joined in martyrdom by twenty-one diocesan priests and three of the lay faithful, all members of the Cristeros movement against the anti-Catholic Mexican government during the 1920s. Having erected a seminary at Totatiche, he spread the Gospel and ministered to the people secretly. When imprisoned, he was heard to shout from his cell: 'I am innocent and I die innocent. I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico.” (MWTF.)

For more on St. Christopher and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-21
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=41

May 21 - St. Godric of Finchale, Hermit in England (1069-1170).
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgodricoffinchale.asp
 
May 22, 2012 - Tuesday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty and merciful God,
that the Holy Spirit, coming near
and dwelling graciously within us,
may make of us a perfect temple of his 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 readings and reflection: ymlp.com/zKeUTa
 
May 22 - Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious:

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

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

St. Rita was later admitted by the Augustinian Order. She is the patron against abuse cases, loneliness, of lost and impossible causes, marital problems …

For more on St. Rita and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/R/stritaofcascia.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=41
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-22
 
May 23, 2012 - Wednesday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“Graciously grant to your Church, O merciful God,
that, gathered by the Holy Spirit,
she may be devoted to you with all her heart
and united in purity of intent.
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 readings and reflection: ymlp.com/zfRVdE

May 23 - St. John Baptiste de Rossi:
St. John Baptiste de Rossi (1698 - 1764) was a priest, missionary and catechist.

For more on St. John and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnbaptistederossi.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=41
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-23
 
May 24, 2012 - Thursday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“May your Spirit, O Lord, we pray,
imbue us powerfully with spiritual gifts,
that he may give us a mind pleasing to you
and graciously conform us to your will.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unityof the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zNXgv3
 
May 24:
The Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians is celebrated today in Australia. Today has also been designated by Pope Benedict XVI as World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.

www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-24

May 24 - St. Vincent of Lerins:

St. Vincent of Lerins, monk and writer, was born in 445 of a noble family in France. He became a member of the military and later left it to become a monk at Lerins, where he was ordained a priest.

For more on St. Vincent and other saints of the day, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/stvincentoflerins.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=41
 
May 25, 2012 - Friday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“O God, who by the glorification of your Christ
and the light of the Holy Spirit
have unlocked for us the gates of eternity,
grant, we pray,
that, partaking of so great a gift,
our devotion may grow deeper
and our faith be strengthened.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

May 25 - St. Bede theVenerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who bring light to your Church
through the learning of the Priest Saint Bede,
mercifully grant that your servants
may always be enlightened by his wisdom and helped by his merits.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

"Born in England, St. Bede (672-735) entered the Benedictine monastery of Sts. Peter and Paul, where he was ‘the most observant and the happiest of all monks.’ His writings are so replete with sound doctrine he was called ‘Venerable’ while still alive. He wrote commentaries on Holy Scripture and treatises on theology and history. Called the Father of English History, he popularized the dating of events ‘before Christ’ (BC) and ‘in the year of Our Lord’ (anno Domini’, AD). He died at Jarrows, England. (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF)
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbede.asp

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

Collect:
“Give to your Church, we pray, O Lord,
that spirit of fortitude and zeal for justice
which you made to shine forth in Pope Saint Gregory the Seventh,
so that, rejecting evil, she mayh be free
to carry out in charity whatever is right.
Through our Lord jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Formerly the monk Hildebrand at Cluny, St. Gregory VII (d. 1085) fought against the abuse of lay investiture, a chief source of evils from which the Church was suffering. His energetic papacy earned him the enmity of Emperor Henry IV, who exiled St. Gregory to Salerno, where he died.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)
www.newadvent.org/cathen/06791c.htm
 
May 25 - Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, lover of virginity,
who adorned with heavenly gifts
the Virgin Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi,
setting her on fire with your love,
grant, we pray, that we, who honor her today,
may imitate her example of purity and love.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Mary (1566-1607) was born in Florence and joined the Carmelites at nineteen. She practiced mortification for the salvation of sinners; her constant exclamation was, ‘To suffer, not to die!’ With apostolic zeal she urged the renewal of the entire ecclesiastical community.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarymagdalendepazzi.asp

May 25 - St. Madeline Sophie Barat, Foundress
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmadelinesophiebarat.asp

For more on today’s saints, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-25
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=42
 
grateful_child said:
May 25, 2012 - Friday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“O God, who by the glorification of your Christ
and the light of the Holy Spirit
have unlocked for us the gates of eternity,
grant, we pray,
that, partaking of so great a gift,
our devotion may grow deeper
and our faith be strengthened.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
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Today’s Scriptural readings and reflection:
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May 26, 2012 - Saturday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who have celebrated the paschal festivities,
may by your gift hold fast to them
in the way that we live 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp.com/zmdw5H

May 26 - St. Philip Neri, Priest (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who never cease to bestow the glory of holiness
on the faithful servants you raise up for yourself,
graciously grant
that the Holy Spirit may kindle in us that fire
with which he wonderfyully filled
the heart of Saint Philip Neri.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For more on St. Philip Neri and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stphilipneri.asp
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=622273&page=42
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-05-26
 
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