Saints and the Liturgical Year

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July 18, 2012 - Wednesday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States): In other countries, this feast was celebrated on July 14th.

Collect:
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 and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcamillusdelellis.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-18
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July 19, 2012 - Thursday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 19 - St. Arsenius:

st. Arsenius, Confessor, was an anchorite, born 354 in Rome and died 450 in Egypt. He was a hermit on the Nile.

For more on St. Arsenius and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/starsenius.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-19
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July 20, 2012 - Friday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 20 - St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“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 other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-20
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July 21, 2012 - Saturday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who for the glory of your name
and the salvation of souls
bestowed on the Priest Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
a spirit of counsel and fortitude,
grant, we pray, that in the same spirit,
we may know what must be done
and, through his intercession,
bring it to completion.
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 (1559 - 1619) was Italian and a Capuchin with great preachng, teaching, writing, and leadership abilities. His writings include a commentary on the Book of Genesis, treatises against Luther, and nine volumes of sermons.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Lawrence of Brindisi and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stlawrenceofbrindisi.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-21
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July 22, 2012 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“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 reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-22

July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, whose Only Begotten Son
entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others
with announcing the great joy of the Resurrection,
grant, we pray,
that through her intercession and example
we may proclaim the living Christ
and come to see him reigning in your glory.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Mary Magdalene, + 1st c., healed of possession; disciple of Jesus and present at his crucifixion; in Mark, the first to give witness to the risen Lord (hence, called the ‘apostle of the apostles’…” (Ordo.)

For more on St. Mary Magdalene and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarymagdalen.asp
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July 23, 2012 - Monday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 23 - St. Bridget of Sweden, Religious (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who guided Saint Bridget of Sweden
along different paths of life
and wondrously taught her the wisdom of the Cross
as she contemplated the Passion of your Son,
grant us, we pray,
that, walking worthily in our vocation,
we may seek you in 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.”

“Born in Sweden, St. Bridget (1303-1373) was a mother of eight children whom she brought up in a Christian manner; one is canonized St. Catherine of Sweden. After her husband’s death, St. Bridget dedicated herself to an ascetic and contemplative life. After becoming a Franciscan tertiary, she founded a religious order and wrote many works on ascetical and mystical subjects.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bridget of Sweden and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbridgetofsweden.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=07-23-12
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July 24, 2012 - Tuesday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 24 - St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who called the Priest Saint Sharbel Makhluf
to the solitary combat of the desert
and imbued him with all manner of devotion,
grant us, we pray,
that, being made imitators of the Lord’s Passion,
we may merit to be co-heirs of his Kingdom.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Sharbel (1828-1898) was born in a small mountain village, became a Lebanese monk, and was ordained in 1858. Devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he spent the last twenty-three years of his life as a hermit. Despite temptations to wealth and comfort, he taught the value of poverty, self-sacrifice, and prayer by the way he lived.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Sharbel and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-24
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July 25 - St. James, Apostle (Feast):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who consecrated the first fruits of your Apostles
by the blood of Saint James,
grant, we pray,
that your Church may be strengthened by his confession of faith
and constantly sustained by his protection.
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.”

“Often called ‘the Greater,’ St. James was a son of Zebedee and was called by Christ together with his brother St. John. St. James was one of three Apostles who witnessed Christ’s Transfiguration and Agony in the Garden. St. James was condemned to death by Agippa I and beheaded in the year 42, the first martyr among the Apostles.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. James and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjamesthegreater.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-25
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grateful_child said:
July 25 - St. James, Apostle (Feast):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who consecrated the first fruits of your Apostles
by the blood of Saint James,
grant, we pray,
that your Church may be strengthened by his confession of faith
and constantly sustained by his protection.
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:
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“Often called ‘the Greater,’ St. James was a son of Zebedee and was called by Christ together with his brother St. John. St. James was one of three Apostles who witnessed Christ’s Transfiguration and Agony in the Garden. St. James was condemned to death by Agippa I and beheaded in the year 42, the first martyr among the Apostles.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. James and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjamesthegreater.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-25
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July 26 - Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memorial):

Collect:
“O Lord, God of our Fathers,
who bestowed on Saints Joachim and Anne this grace,
that of them should be born the Mother of your incarnate Son,
grant, through the prayers of both,
that we may attain the salvation
you have promised to your people.
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:
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“The Blessed Virgin Mary was immaculately conceived in the womb of St. Anne, and, together with her husband St. Joachim, Our Lady was raised in a manner befitting the Mother of God. Devotion to Sts. Joachim and Anne is an extension of the veneration due to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the pinnacle of Creation.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Joachim and Anne and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=114372
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-26
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July 27, 2012 - Friday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 27 - St. Pantaleon, Martyr:

St. Pantaleon was a physician who was known as the “fee-less physician” for practicing his profession without charging for his services. He was martyred around 305, during the reign of Diocletian. He is patron of doctors, bachelors, of torture victims, patron against tuberculosis.

For more on St. Pantaleon and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpantaleon.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-27
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July 29, 2012 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, protector of those who hope in you,
without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy,
bestow in abundance your mercy upon us
and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide,
we may use the good things that pass
in such a way as to hold fast even now
to those that ever endure.
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:
ymlp.com/zxjv6T
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-29

July 29 - St. Martha (Memorial):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
whose Son was pleased to be welcomed
in Saint Martha’s house as a guest,
grant, we pray,
that through her intercession,
serving Christ faithfully in our brothers and sister,
we may merit to be received by you
in the halls 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.”

“Our Lord frequented the home of Sts. Martha, her brother Lazarus, and her sister Mary. As his friends in Bethany, they took loving care of Christ.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Martha and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmartha.asp
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July 30, 2012 - Monday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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July 30 - St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who made the Bishop Saint Peter Chrysologus
an outstanding preacher of your incarnate Word,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may constantly ponder in our hearts
the mysteries of your salvation
and faithfully express them 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.”

"As Bishop of Ravenna, Italy, St. Peter (ca. 380-450) was famous for charity, his writings, and preaching; his moniker is thus ‘Chrysologus’ (‘golden-worded’). (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Peter Chrysologus and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpeterchrysologus.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-30
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July 31 - St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who raised up Saint Ignatius of Loyola in your Church
to further the greater glory of your name,
grant that by his help we may imitate him
in fighting the good fight on earth
and merit to receive with him a crown 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:
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“Born in Loyola, Spain, St. Ignatius (1491-1556) was a soldier and wounded in battle. While recuperating, he was impressed by a book about the lives of the saints and devoted his life to Christ. After studying in Barcelona, Alcala, and Salamanca, he finished his theological studies in Paris. There he gathered his first followers and with them he founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which is dedicated to the greater glory of God and to the service of the Church, in total obedience to the Pope.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Ignatius of Loyola and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/I/stignatiusofloyola.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-07-31
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August 1 - St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect:
O God, who constantly raise up in your Church new examples of virtue,
grant that we may follow so closely in the footsteps
of the Bishop Saint Alphonsus in his zeal for souls
as to attain the same rewards that are his 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:
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“Born in Naples, Italy, St. Alphonsus (1696-1787) was a lawyer who became a priest. He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Reddemer (Redemptorist). He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church for his writings on moral theology. Promoting devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady, he worked with zeal for the poor and sick.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Alphonsus Liguori and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stalphonsusliguori.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-01
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August 2, 2012 - Thursday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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August 2 - St Peter Julian Eymard, Priest (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who adorned Saint Peter Julian Eymard
with a wonderful love for the sacred mysteries
of the Body and Blood of your Son,
graciously grant
that we, too, may be worthy to receive
the delights he drew from this divine banquet.
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 La Mure, France, St. Peter (1811-1868) became a priest in 1835 and joined the Marists in 1840. He fostered Eucharistic Adoration and founded a religious order of priest-adorers of the Holy Eucharist, the Priests of the Blessed Sacrament.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Peter Julian Eymard:
www.blessedsacrament.com/mission/eymardbio.html
 
August 2 - St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“Lead us, Lord God, to imitate the constancy of Saint Eusebius
in affirming the divinity of your Son,
so that, by preserving the faith he taught as your Bishop,
we may merit a share in the very life of your Son.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Eusebius (d. 371) fought against the Arian heresy, and the Arians tortured and exiled him. He was the first Western bishop to unite the clerical and monastic life.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Eusebius and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/steusebiusvercelli.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-02
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August 4 - St. John Vianney, Priest (Memorial):

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
who made the Priest Saint John Vianney
wonderful in his pastoral zeal,
grant, we pray,
that through his intercession and example
we may in charity win brothers and sisters for Christ
and attain with them eternal glory.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
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“Born near Lyons, France, St. John (1786-1859) was ordained in 1815 and assigned to the parish of Ars in 1818, where he spent the rest of his life. He was known for his care of souls, spirit of prayer and mortification, and tireless dedication to the Sacrament of Penance. He spent most of his life in the confessional, drawing energy from his intimate and constant friendship with Our Lord in the Eucharist. Pope Pius XI proclaimed him patron of parist priests.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. John Vianney and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/stjeanvianney.HTM
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-08-04
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