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January 24 - St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
“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 Our Lady of Peace, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancisdesales.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-24
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
“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 Our Lady of Peace, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancisdesales.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-24
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January 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul The Apostle (Feast):
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
“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, who 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=2013-01-25
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
“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, who 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=2013-01-25
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January 26 - Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops (Memorial):
Collect:
“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
“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 desciples; these Epistles give glimpses of the future structure of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on Saints Timothy and Titus, 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=2013-01-26
Collect:
“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
“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 desciples; these Epistles give glimpses of the future structure of the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on Saints Timothy and Titus, 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=2013-01-26
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January 27, 2013 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-27
January 27 - St. Angela Merici, Virgin (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“May the Virgin Saint Angela never fail to commend us
to your compassion, O Lord, we pray,
that, following the lessons of her charity and prudence,
we may hold fast to your teaching
and express it 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.”
“St. Angela (1470-1540) was born in northern Italy, which then was rife with violence and immorality. She believed the formation of Christian women is society’s greatest need, so in 1535, she founded the Order of Ursulines, the first women’s teaching order approved by the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Angela Merici, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stangelamerici.asp
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-27
January 27 - St. Angela Merici, Virgin (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“May the Virgin Saint Angela never fail to commend us
to your compassion, O Lord, we pray,
that, following the lessons of her charity and prudence,
we may hold fast to your teaching
and express it 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.”
“St. Angela (1470-1540) was born in northern Italy, which then was rife with violence and immorality. She believed the formation of Christian women is society’s greatest need, so in 1535, she founded the Order of Ursulines, the first women’s teaching order approved by the Church.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Angela Merici, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stangelamerici.asp
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January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who made Saint Thomas Aquinas
outstanding in his zeal for holiness
and his study of sacred doctrine,
grant us, we pray,
that we may understand what he taught
and imitate what he accomplished.
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
“St. Thomas (1225-1274) was educated at the Abbey of Monte Cassino and the University of Naples. In 1244 he joined the Dominican Order. Considered one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of all time, he is called the ‘Angelic Doctor’. He exhibited an unparalleled mastery of scholastic philosophy and a profound holiness of life. Pope Leo XIII declared him Patron of Catholic Schools. His monumental work, Summa Theologica, was yet unfinished when he died.” (Daily Roman Missal, NTF.)
For more on St. Thomas and other saints, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/stthomasaquinas.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-28
Collect:
“O God, who made Saint Thomas Aquinas
outstanding in his zeal for holiness
and his study of sacred doctrine,
grant us, we pray,
that we may understand what he taught
and imitate what he accomplished.
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
“St. Thomas (1225-1274) was educated at the Abbey of Monte Cassino and the University of Naples. In 1244 he joined the Dominican Order. Considered one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of all time, he is called the ‘Angelic Doctor’. He exhibited an unparalleled mastery of scholastic philosophy and a profound holiness of life. Pope Leo XIII declared him Patron of Catholic Schools. His monumental work, Summa Theologica, was yet unfinished when he died.” (Daily Roman Missal, NTF.)
For more on St. Thomas and other saints, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/T/stthomasaquinas.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-28
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January 29, 2013 - Tuesday, Third Week in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-29
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-29
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'And as he went on his journey, it chanced that he drew nigh to Damascus: and suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him. And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me? Who said, Who art thou Lord? And he, I am JESUS whom thou doest persecute. it is hard for thee to kick against the prick. And trembling and being astonished he said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And our Lord to him,* Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.* But the men that went in company with him, stood amazed, hearing the voice, but seeing no man. And Saul rose up from the ground, and his eyes being opened, he saw nothing. And they drawing him by the hands, brought him into Damascus. And he was three days not seeing, and he did neither eat nor drink.
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias: and our Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. But he said, Lo, here I am Lord. And our Lord to him, Arise, and go into the street that is called Straight: and seek in the house of Judas, one named Saul of Tarsus. for behold he prayeth. (And he saw a man named Ananias, coming in and imposing hands upon him for to receive his sight.) But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invocate thy name. And our Lord said to him, Go, for a vessel of election is this man unto me, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name. And Ananias went, and entered into the house: and imposing hands upon him, he said, Brother Saul, our Lord JESUS hath sent me, he that appeareth to thee in the way that thou camest: that thou mayest see and be filled with the holy Ghost. And forthwith there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received sight, and rising he was baptized.’
Acts 9:3-16 [Original Douai Rheims]
I read that ‘kick against the prick’ is sometimes translated as ‘kick against the goad’, and it is said this is in reference to the goads used on oxen, which pricked them so that they would work. If an ox kicked against the goad, it would end up only kicking and hurting itself.
And so it is a proverb of sorts to kick against the goad, wherein people are only causing themselves more trouble by not doing the work they are spurred on to do.
St. Paul, who was blinded by God for three days was also the instrument of blinding another.
'And when they were come to Salamina, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also in the ministry.
And when they had walked through out the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a certain man that was a magician, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was ‘Bar-iesu’,
Who was with the Proconsul Sergius Paulus a wise man. He sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.
But Elymas the magician (for so is his name interpreted) resisted them, seeking to avert the Proconsul from the faith.
But Saul, otherwise Paul, replenished with the holy Ghost, looking upon him, Said: O full of guile, and all deceit, son of the devil, enemy of all justice, thou ceasest not to subvert the right ways of our Lord.
And now behold the hand of our Lord upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun until a time. And forthwith there fell dimness and darkness upon him, and going about he sought somebody that would give him his hand.
Then the Proconsul, when he had seen that which was done, believed, marveling at the doctrine of our Lord.
Acts 13:5-12 [Original Douai Rheims]
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias: and our Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. But he said, Lo, here I am Lord. And our Lord to him, Arise, and go into the street that is called Straight: and seek in the house of Judas, one named Saul of Tarsus. for behold he prayeth. (And he saw a man named Ananias, coming in and imposing hands upon him for to receive his sight.) But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invocate thy name. And our Lord said to him, Go, for a vessel of election is this man unto me, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name. And Ananias went, and entered into the house: and imposing hands upon him, he said, Brother Saul, our Lord JESUS hath sent me, he that appeareth to thee in the way that thou camest: that thou mayest see and be filled with the holy Ghost. And forthwith there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received sight, and rising he was baptized.’
Acts 9:3-16 [Original Douai Rheims]
I read that ‘kick against the prick’ is sometimes translated as ‘kick against the goad’, and it is said this is in reference to the goads used on oxen, which pricked them so that they would work. If an ox kicked against the goad, it would end up only kicking and hurting itself.
And so it is a proverb of sorts to kick against the goad, wherein people are only causing themselves more trouble by not doing the work they are spurred on to do.
St. Paul, who was blinded by God for three days was also the instrument of blinding another.
'And when they were come to Salamina, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also in the ministry.
And when they had walked through out the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a certain man that was a magician, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was ‘Bar-iesu’,
Who was with the Proconsul Sergius Paulus a wise man. He sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.
But Elymas the magician (for so is his name interpreted) resisted them, seeking to avert the Proconsul from the faith.
But Saul, otherwise Paul, replenished with the holy Ghost, looking upon him, Said: O full of guile, and all deceit, son of the devil, enemy of all justice, thou ceasest not to subvert the right ways of our Lord.
And now behold the hand of our Lord upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun until a time. And forthwith there fell dimness and darkness upon him, and going about he sought somebody that would give him his hand.
Then the Proconsul, when he had seen that which was done, believed, marveling at the doctrine of our Lord.
Acts 13:5-12 [Original Douai Rheims]
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Thank you for the comment on ‘goad’. The NRSV translation is: ‘It hurts you to kick against the goads’. Knowing what ‘goad’ is, makes the sentence meaningful. In our personal life, I wonder what the ‘goads’ (plural) are that we keep on kicking even if they hurt us?…
I read that ‘kick against the prick’ is sometimes translated as ‘kick against the goad’, and it is said this is in reference to the goads used on oxen, which pricked them so that they would work. If an ox kicked against the goad, it would end up only kicking and hurting itself.
And so it is a proverb of sorts to kick against the goad, wherein people are only causing themselves more trouble by not doing the work they are spurred on to do.
St. Paul, who was blinded by God for three days was also the instrument of blinding another.
'And when they were come to Salamina, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also in the ministry.
And when they had walked through out the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a certain man that was a magician, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was ‘Bar-iesu’,
Who was with the Proconsul Sergius Paulus a wise man. He sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.
But Elymas the magician (for so is his name interpreted) resisted them, seeking to avert the Proconsul from the faith.
But Saul, otherwise Paul, replenished with the holy Ghost, looking upon him, Said: O full of guile, and all deceit, son of the devil, enemy of all justice, thou ceasest not to subvert the right ways of our Lord.
And now behold the hand of our Lord upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun until a time. And forthwith there fell dimness and darkness upon him, and going about he sought somebody that would give him his hand.
Then the Proconsul, when he had seen that which was done, believed, marveling at the doctrine of our Lord.
Acts 13:5-12 [Original Douai Rheims]
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January 30, 2013 - Wednesday, Third Week in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-30
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
For some saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-30
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January 31 - St. John Bosco, Priest (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who raised up the Priest Saint John Bosco
as a father and teacher of the young,
grant, we pray,
that, aflame with the same fire of love,
we may seek out souls and serve you alone.
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
“St. John (1815-1888) founded the Salesian Society, named in honor of St. Francis de Sales, and the Daughters of Our Lady, Help of Christians. An enlightened educator and innovator, his lifework was the welfare of young boys and girls; hence, he is called the ‘Apostle of Youth’. He had no formal system or theory of education; his methods centered on persuasion, authentic religiosity, love for young people”." (Daily Roman Missal, NTF.)
For more on St. John Bosco, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnbosco.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-31
Collect:
“O God, who raised up the Priest Saint John Bosco
as a father and teacher of the young,
grant, we pray,
that, aflame with the same fire of love,
we may seek out souls and serve you alone.
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
“St. John (1815-1888) founded the Salesian Society, named in honor of St. Francis de Sales, and the Daughters of Our Lady, Help of Christians. An enlightened educator and innovator, his lifework was the welfare of young boys and girls; hence, he is called the ‘Apostle of Youth’. He had no formal system or theory of education; his methods centered on persuasion, authentic religiosity, love for young people”." (Daily Roman Missal, NTF.)
For more on St. John Bosco, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnbosco.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-01-31
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February 1, 2013 - Friday, Third Week in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
For St. Brigid and other saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-01
Collect:
“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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
For St. Brigid and other saints of the day, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-01
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February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord (Feast):
Today is also World Day for Consecrated Life / Religious Life.
Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
we humbly implore your majesty
that, just as your Only Begotten Son
was presented on this day in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so, by your grace,
we may be presented to you with minds made pure.
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
“Originally celebrated in the Eastern Churches as ‘The Meeting,’ in the sixth century it began to be celebrated in the West, where the focus became the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was accompanied by solemm blessings and processions with candles; hence, it is popularly called ‘Candlemas.’ By the offerings of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph and the prophecy of St. Simeon, the life of Christ here begins to point toward his Resurrection.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the Purification of Our Lady, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/presentationofchildjesusinthetemple.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-02
Today is also World Day for Consecrated Life / Religious Life.
Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
we humbly implore your majesty
that, just as your Only Begotten Son
was presented on this day in the Temple
in the substance of our flesh,
so, by your grace,
we may be presented to you with minds made pure.
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
“Originally celebrated in the Eastern Churches as ‘The Meeting,’ in the sixth century it began to be celebrated in the West, where the focus became the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was accompanied by solemm blessings and processions with candles; hence, it is popularly called ‘Candlemas.’ By the offerings of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph and the prophecy of St. Simeon, the life of Christ here begins to point toward his Resurrection.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the Purification of Our Lady, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/presentationofchildjesusinthetemple.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-02
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February 3, 2013 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-03
February 3 - Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“Hear, O Lord, the supplications your people make
under the patronage of the Martyr Saint Blaise,
and grant that they may rejoice in peace in this present life,
and find help for life eternal.
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. Blaise (d. 316) enjoyed widespread veneration in both the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. According to tradition, he was Bishop o f Sebaste in Armenia and was martyred under Licinius.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Blaise, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stblaise.asp
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-03
February 3 - Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“Hear, O Lord, the supplications your people make
under the patronage of the Martyr Saint Blaise,
and grant that they may rejoice in peace in this present life,
and find help for life eternal.
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. Blaise (d. 316) enjoyed widespread veneration in both the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. According to tradition, he was Bishop o f Sebaste in Armenia and was martyred under Licinius.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Blaise, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stblaise.asp
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February 3, 2013 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-03
February 3 - Saint Ansgar, Bishop (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who willed to send the Bishop Saint Ansgar
to enlighten many peoples,
grant us, through his intercession,
that we may always walk in the light of your truth.
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 France, St. Ansgar (801-865) became known as the ‘Apostle of the North’ for his great evangelical work in Denmark and Sweden. He was the first Archbishop of Hamburg and then of Bremen, and Pope Gregory IV appointed him as his delegate to Denmark and Sweden. In reply to those who questioned some miracles attributed to him, he said, ‘Were God to choose me to do such things, I would ask him for one miracle only: that by his power he would make me a good man.’” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-03
February 3 - Saint Ansgar, Bishop (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, who willed to send the Bishop Saint Ansgar
to enlighten many peoples,
grant us, through his intercession,
that we may always walk in the light of your truth.
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 France, St. Ansgar (801-865) became known as the ‘Apostle of the North’ for his great evangelical work in Denmark and Sweden. He was the first Archbishop of Hamburg and then of Bremen, and Pope Gregory IV appointed him as his delegate to Denmark and Sweden. In reply to those who questioned some miracles attributed to him, he said, ‘Were God to choose me to do such things, I would ask him for one miracle only: that by his power he would make me a good man.’” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
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February 4, 2013 - Monday, Fourth Week in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-04
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-04
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February 5 - Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr (Memorial):
Collect:
“May the Virgin Martyr Saint Agatha,
implore your compassion for us, O Lord, we pray,
for she found favor with you
by the courage of her martyrdom
and the merit of her chastity.
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
“St. Agatha was martyred in Sicily in the third century, probably during the time of Decius. Her name appears in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer 1).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Agatha, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stagatha.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-05
Collect:
“May the Virgin Martyr Saint Agatha,
implore your compassion for us, O Lord, we pray,
for she found favor with you
by the courage of her martyrdom
and the merit of her chastity.
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
“St. Agatha was martyred in Sicily in the third century, probably during the time of Decius. Her name appears in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer 1).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Agatha, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stagatha.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-05
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February 6 - Saint Pedro Bautista, St. Paul Miki, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, strength of all the Saints,
who through the Cross were pleased to call the Martyrs Saint Paul Miki and companions to life,
grant, we pray, that by their intercession
we may hold with courage even until death
to the faith that we profess.
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
“Pedro Bautista, +5 February 1597; martyred by crucifixion at Nagasaki; Spanish Franciscan Friar who had worked as a missionary in the Philippines before he was appointed superior of his Order in Japan.” "Ordo).
“St. Paul (d. 1597), a Japanese Jesuit, and his twenty-five companions were martyred in Nagasaki, Japan. They were the first martyrs of East Asia to be canonized. They were raised on crosses and then stabbed with spears. Their executioners were astounded upon seeing their joy at being martyred in a manner similar to Christ’s Passion.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Paul and his companions and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpaulmiki.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-06
Collect:
“O God, strength of all the Saints,
who through the Cross were pleased to call the Martyrs Saint Paul Miki and companions to life,
grant, we pray, that by their intercession
we may hold with courage even until death
to the faith that we profess.
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
“Pedro Bautista, +5 February 1597; martyred by crucifixion at Nagasaki; Spanish Franciscan Friar who had worked as a missionary in the Philippines before he was appointed superior of his Order in Japan.” "Ordo).
“St. Paul (d. 1597), a Japanese Jesuit, and his twenty-five companions were martyred in Nagasaki, Japan. They were the first martyrs of East Asia to be canonized. They were raised on crosses and then stabbed with spears. Their executioners were astounded upon seeing their joy at being martyred in a manner similar to Christ’s Passion.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Paul and his companions and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpaulmiki.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-06
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February 7, 2013 - 4th Week in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-07
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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=2013-02-07
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February 8, 2013 - Friday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time:
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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
February 8 - St. Jerome Emiliani (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, Father of mercies,
who sent Saint Jerome Emiliani as a helper and father to orphans,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may preserve faithfully the spirit of adoption,
by which we are called, and truly are, your children.
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. Jerome (1481 - 1537) was born in Venice and, after a dissolute youth, he dedicated himself to the service of the poor, the sick, and abandoned children. He founded a congregation (the Somaschi) that looked after the educationof children, especially orphans. He died of the plague while serving the afflicted.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Jerome Emiliani and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjeromeemiliani.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-08
Collect:
“Grant us, Lord, our God,
that we may honor you with all our mind,
and love everyone in truth 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
February 8 - St. Jerome Emiliani (Optional Memorial):
Collect:
“O God, Father of mercies,
who sent Saint Jerome Emiliani as a helper and father to orphans,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may preserve faithfully the spirit of adoption,
by which we are called, and truly are, your children.
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. Jerome (1481 - 1537) was born in Venice and, after a dissolute youth, he dedicated himself to the service of the poor, the sick, and abandoned children. He founded a congregation (the Somaschi) that looked after the educationof children, especially orphans. He died of the plague while serving the afflicted.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)
For more on St. Jerome Emiliani and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjeromeemiliani.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-02-08
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