Saints and the Liturgical Year

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October 21, 2012 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time & World Mission Sunday:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-21

“Today is World Mission Sunday with its theme: ‘Go … make disciples of all nations … baptize them … teach them all I have commanded to you’ (Mt 28:19-20). Pastors should encourge their communities to assist in the mission of the Church in spreading the gospel …” (Ordo.)
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Excerpt from today’s Euchalette, p.1:

"Today we observe World Mission Sunday - a day devoted to prayer and generous solidarity in favor of our brave brothers and sisters who are preaching the Gospel and witnessing to Christ’s love in the foreign missions. They are doing this in response to a special call from the Lord. In their apostolic labor they have become the ‘servants of all’, especially of those who are poor, sick, or neglected in whatever way. That is why their mission is not only to preach the Gospel, but also to make it come alive through hospitals, schools, and other forms of helps to development. For the success of their mission they trust not only in God’s grace but also in our prayers and generosity.

Today is also a special day for the Church, especially for all Filipinos as Pope Benedict XVI canonizes a teenage missionary from the Visayas. Pedro Calungsod was a young lay catechist who went to Guam to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and in the process, laid down his life for the faith. Let us ask the intercession of St. Pedro Calungsod for all lay and religious missionaries as we make this Eucharist a moment of special solidarity with them." (p.1.)

St. Pedro Calungsod, pray for us.
 
October 24, 2012 - Wednesday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

October 24 - St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who for the evangelization of peoples
strengthened the Bishop Saint Anthony Mary Claret
with admirable charity and long-suffering,
grant, through his intercession,
that, seeking the things that are yours,
we may earnestly devote ourselves
to winning our brothers and sisters for Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in Sallent, Spain, St. Anthony (1807-1870) was a missionary preacher in Catalonia and the Canary Islands. As Archbishop of Santiago, Cuba, he fought for humane conditions for slaves. Later he led a revival of the Faith in Spain and founded the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Anthony Mary Claret, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonymaryclaret.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-24
 
October 25, 2012 - Thursday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-25
 
October 26, 2012 - Friday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-26
 
October 27, 2012 - Saturday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-27
 
October 28, 2012 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time]:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-28

October 28 - Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles (Feast):

Collect:
“O God, who by the blessed Apostles
have brought us to acknowledge your name,
graciously grant,
through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude,
that the Church may constantly grow
by increase of the peoples who believe in 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.”

“St. Simon is called ‘the Zealot,’ probably because he had belonged to the Jewish party of the ‘Zealous of the Law.’ St. Jude (Thaddeus) is the author of a short Epistle. According to tradition they preached as far as Mesopotamia and Persia where they were martyred. Their names appear in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saints Simon and Jude, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/S/stsimon.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjude.asp
 
October 29, 2012 - Monday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
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

For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-29
 
October 30, 2012 - Tuesday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
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

For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-30
 
October 31, 2012 - Wednesday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
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

Today is the eve of the feast of All Saints. Read about it (All Hallows’ Eve) at:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-10-31
 
November 1 - Feast of All Saints (Solemnity):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
the merits of all the Saints,
bestow on us, we pray,
through the prayers of so many intercessors,
an abundance of the reconciliation with you
for which we earnestly long.
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

“This feast celebrates all the unknown saints who are now in Heaven. Sanctity is within everyone’s reach; through the Communion of Saints each part of the Mystical Body of Christ helps every other to grow in holiness.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

“Originating in the 4th c. Eastern feast of all Martyrs, and attested to by St. Ephrem (+ 373), Pope Gregory IV established this commemoration for all the Saints of the Roman Church in 835. Originally celebrated on Easter Friday, it came to be held in Rome on 13 May; later, in the 9th c., it was transferred to 1 Nov., the date of its celebration in Ireland where it countered the Celtic pagan feast of the Druids.” (Ordo.)

For more on the Feast of All Saints, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/allsaintsday.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-01
www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/holy_days_of_obligation.htm
 
November 2 - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) (Commemoration):

Collect:
“Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord,
and, as our faith in your Son,
raised from the dead, is deepened,
so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants
also find new strength.
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

“The Church, after celebrating the feast of All Saints, today prays for all who, in the purifying suffering of Purgatory, await the day they will join in heavenly glory. The celebration of the Mass, which re-presents the Sacrifice of Christ on Calvary, has always been the principal means by which the Church fulfills the great responsibility of charity toward the dead. Death cannot break the bonds of the Body of Christ.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

"All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.

The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. (CCC 1030-1031)." (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

"Rooted in ancient Christian tradition (2nd c. and Tertullian), St.Odilo of Cluny established a memorial of all the faithful departed in 988. It was accepted in Rome in the 13th c.

PN: The month of November, especially All Souls Day, is a traditional time for visiting graves of loved ones, as is the anniversary of death…" (Ordo.)

For more on All Souls’ Day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-02
www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/JP2SOULS.HTM
 
November 3, 2012 - Saturday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time]:

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
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

November 3 - St. Martin de Porres, Religious (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who led Saint Martin de Porres
by the path of humility to heavenly glory,
grant that we may so follow his radiant example in this life
as to merit to be exalted with him 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.”

“St. Martin (1579-1639) was born in Lima, Peru, and lived a life of fasting, prayer, and penance as a Dominican. Apprenticed at a young age to a barber-surgeon, he provided medical care for the poor and sick of Lima, especially ministering to slaves. He was devoed to the Blessed Eucharist and was a friend of St. Rose of Lima.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Martin de Porres and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmartindeporres.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-03
 
November 4, 2012 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-04

November 4 - Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop (Memorial):

Collect:
“Preserve in the midst of your people,
we ask, O Lord, the spirit with which you filled
the Bishop Saint Charles Borromeo,
that your Church may be constantly renewed
and, by conforming herself to the likeness of Christ,
may show his face to the world.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Charles (1538-1584) was born in Italy and obtained a doctorate in civil and canon law. He was made a cardinal and consecrated Archbishop of Milan. One of the chief agents of the conclusion of the Ecumenical Council of Trent and drafting the Catechism, he implemented the spirit of the Council by establishing Sunday schools, houses for orphans and the poor, and renewing the moral life of the clergy and religious. He established and organized diocesan seminaries.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Charles Borromeo, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcharlesborromeo.asp
 
November 5, 2012 - Monday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
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

For the saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-05
 
November 6, 2012 - Tuesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
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

For the saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-06
 
November 7, 2012 - Wednesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
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

For the saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-07
 
November 8, 2012 - Thursday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
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

For the saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-08
 
November 9 - The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Feast):

Collect:
“O God, who from living and chosen stones
prepare an eternal dwelling for your majesty,
increase in your Church the spirit of grace you have bestowed,
so that by new growth your faithful people
may build up the heavenly Jerusalem.
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

“This basilica is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome. Built during Constantine’s reign and consecrated by Pope St. Sylvester I, its universal celebration is a sign of love for and union with the See of St. Peter.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

“Today marks the anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome, on land owned by the Laterani family, by Pope Sylvester I, on 9 Nov. 324. Honored as the episcopal seat of the pope as bishop of Rome, it is the ‘mother and head of all churches of Rome and the world’ ('omnium ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput’); residence of the popes from the 4th c. until they moved to Avignon (1309); site of five ecumenical councils; dedicated to the Savior, later also to John the Baptist.” (Ordo.)

For more on the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/D/dedicationofstjohnlateranbasilicainrome.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-09
 
November 10 - St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who never allow the gates of hell
to prevail against your Church,
firmly founded on the apostolic rock,
grant her , we pray,
that through the intercession of Pope Saint Leo,
she may stand firm in your truth
and know the protection of lasting peace.
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

“During the pontificate of St. Leo I (d.461), the Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon defined Jesus Christ as one divine Person having two natures: divine and human. St. Leo had written Epistola Dogmatica (the ‘Tome’ of Leo) to Patriarch Flavian of Constantinople, which was read and assented to by the Council Fathers.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Leo the Great and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/L/stleothegreat.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-10
 
November 11, 2012 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“Almighty and merciful God,
graciously keep from us all adversity,
so that, unhindered in mind and body alike,
we may pursue in freedom of heart
the things that are yours.
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-11-11

November 11 - Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who are glorified in the Bishop Saint Martin
both by his life and death,
make new, we pray,
the wonders of your grace in our hearts,
that neither death nor life
may separate us from 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.”

“Born to pagan parents in modern-day Hungary, St. Martin (316-397) was a soldier before his Baptism. He was consecrated Bishop of Tours, whence he sent missionaries to evangelize Gaul and to educate the clergy. He was noted for his opposition to the practice of executing heretics. His feast is popularly called 'Martinmas.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Saint Martin of Tours, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmartinoftours.asp
 
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