Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 17, 2013 - Friday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 strenghened.
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 information on St. Paschal Baylon, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-17
 
May 18, 2013 - Saturday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

May 18 - Saint John I, Pope and Martyr (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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, MTF.)

For more on Pope St. John I and St. Venantius, see links:
www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/US.php?id=7640
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-18
 
May 19, 2013 - Pentecost Sunday

Collect (Vigil Mass):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who willed the Paschal Mystery
to be encompassed as a sign in fifty days,
grant that from out of the scattered nations
the confusion of many tongues
may be gathered by heavenly grace
into one great confession of your name.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Collect (Mass during the Day):
“O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
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=2013-05-19
 
May 20, 2013 - Monday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing 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.”

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

May 20 - Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bernardine, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbernadineofsiena.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-20
 
grateful_child said:
May 19, 2013 - Pentecost Sunday

Collect (Vigil Mass):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who willed the Paschal Mystery
to be encompassed as a sign in fifty days,
grant that from out of the scattered nations
the confusion of many tongues
may be gathered by heavenly grace
into one great confession of your name.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Collect (Mass during the Day):
“O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
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=2013-05-19
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Sharing a reflection from today’s Euchalette, p. 1:

"We live in a world torn by conflicting interests, jealousy, aggressiveness, and so many forms of enslavement. All this is the consequence of SIN, from the first to the latest sin that has darkened the horizon of mankind. Left to ourselves, we would have been unable to overcome such destructive forces. That is why God promised and sent the Holy Spirit, as the divine healing Power that can undo the tragedies of division, mistrust, and hatred brought about by human sinfulness.

As we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit over the disciples gathered in the Upper Room, let us open our hearts to Him so that we, too, may share in their wonderful experience. May the Holy Spirit fashion us to the likeness of Jesus and into a community characterized by mutual acceptance, appreciation, solidarity, and brotherly love." (p.1.)

Come Holy Spirit, we need You!
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May 21, 2013 - Tuesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing 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.”

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

May 21 - Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 1920’s. 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.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on **St. Christopher and Companions **and St. Eugene de Mazenod, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-21
 
May 22, 2013 - Wednesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing 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.”

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

May 22 - Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 service 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, MTF.)

For more on **St. Rita of Cascia **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/R/stritaofcascia.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-22
 
May 23, 2013 - Thursday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing 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.”

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

For information on St. Julia of Corsica, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-23
 
May 24, 2013 - Friday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing 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.”

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

May 24 - Solemnity of Mary, Help of Christians (celebrated in Australia).

For information on Mary, Help of Christians and Blessed Louis-Zepherin Moreau, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-24
 
May 25, 2013 - Saturday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, always pondering spiritual things,
we may carry out in both word and deed
that which is pleasing 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.”

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

May 25 - Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 ‘beforfe Christ’ (BC) and ‘in the year of Our Lord’ ('anno Domini’; AD). He died at Jarrow, England.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Bede the Venerable, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbede.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-25
 
May 25 - Saint Gregory VII, Pope (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 may 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, MTF.)

May 25 - Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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, MTF.)

For more on Pope St. Gregory VII, and St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgregorythegreat.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarymagdalendepazzi.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-25
 
May 26, 2013 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God our Father, who by sending into the world
the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
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=2013-05-26

May 26 - Saint Philip Neri, Priest (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“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 wonderfully 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 Congregationof the Oratory. He is noted for his zeal tro convert sinners through the Sacrament of Penance and his cheerful disposition. He was a catechist and spiritual guide of extraordinary talent.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Philip Neri, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stphilipneri.asp
 
May 27, 2013 - Monday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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

May 27 - Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who by the preaching
of Bishop Saint Augustine of Canterbury
led the English peoples to the Gospel,
grant, we pray, that the fruits of his labors
may remain ever abundant in your Church.
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.”

“Pope St. Gregory the Great sent St. Augustine (d.604) to England to convert the English people to Christianity. He baptized King Ethelbert of Kent and many of his subjects. At Canterbury St. Augustine founded a monastery and his episcopal see.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Augustine of Canterbury, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/staugustineofcanterbury.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-27
 
grateful_child said:
May 26, 2013 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God our Father, who by sending into the world
the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
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=2013-05-26
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During the Lenten and Easter Seasons, we focussed on the Lord God, and on the quality of our relationship with Him. Today, Trinity Sunday, we honor and focus on Our Lord in a very special manner as the Most Holy Trinity, the Source and End of our existence.

Following is a reflection from today’s Euchalette, p.4.

“Our belief in the Trinity - One God in three ‘Persons’ - is no vain fantasizing about a remote mathematical riddle. Rather, it is the humble and grateful acceptance of the great mystery of Divine Love which concerns and encompasses us all…The Holy Trinity is the source of all that we are and the fulfillment of all that we aspire to be.”

“The fundamental relationship between the three divine Persons and us can be expressed through one common denominator: loving concern and care. But such a shared concern and care, filled with love for us, takes on a different and complementary role in each divine ‘Person’, according to its own characteristics.”

“Thus, the Father’s concern and care for us started with creation - especially our own - and reches its peak in the gift of His Son and the Holy Spirit. The love of the Father accompanies us each moment, till we reach the end for which He created us: eternal life in Him.”

“The loving concern and care of the divine Word is particularly evident in the work of our Redemption which started with the Incarnation, reached its peak in his death and resurrection, and is continually made available to all men through the ministry of the Church.”

“We experience the loving concern and care of the Holy Spirit when He makes us members of the Body of Christ and adopted sons and daughters of the Father. He is the one who consoles and protects us; who leads us to the knowledge of all truth … He fills our lives with meaning and holiness and empowers us to live according to the Gospel.”

“All this the three divine ‘Persons’ do for us not in isolation or competition among themselves, but in beautiful cooperation and harmony, for they are but one God who has only one aim: our eternal happiness…”

“Such a wonderful tri-personal love of God demands an adequate response on our part. The first form of response is a humble and grateful acceptance of this mystery, even when it hurts our intellectual pride. The second is the desire to honor each of the three divine ‘Persons’ in our thoughts, attitudes, words, and deeds. the Third form of response is our commitment to love the Holy Trinity with all our heart and above all, as God alone deserves to be loved …” (p.4.)
 
grateful_child said:
May 26, 2013 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God our Father, who by sending into the world
the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
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=2013-05-26
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Ways to Honor the Most Holy Trinity:
(From the Euchalette, 6-19-2011, p.4.)

“The simplest way to honor the Most Holy Trinity is to begin every day by making the Sign of the Cross with deep faith and devotion, paying special attention to the words that we say: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen!’ Then worship the Triune God in your heart by reciting the prayer 'Glory Be…’ and the Creed through which we renew our faith in the tri-personal God from whom we come, in whom we live, and in whom we will find our eternal happiness.”

"Then thank the Blessed Trinity for all the graces and favors received so far, ask for His protection during the day, and offer Him all the actions that you will perform and the pains that you will endure. In this way, all that you are and do will be offered as a ‘living sacrifice of love’ to the God who is our Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier and Source of our happiness."

“These prayers can be repeated during the day, especially the shorter ones as simple acts of love and worship. The Sign of the Cross should be made also before every important action that we do, such as when we begin our daily activity, before and after taking our meals, when we travel, when we feel tempted or in danger.”

"Every day should end in the same way we should begin it. Our final thought should be an act of entrustment of ourselves and all those who are dear to us to the Most Holy Trinity."

"In addition to honoring the Trinity through our prayers, we should also make every effort to become in our daily lives a reflection of the ‘personal loving communion’ which the Blessed Trinity is…" (p.4.)

For a review of the significance of the Sign of the Cross, see link:
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?p=10741006#post10741006
 
May 28, 2013 - Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:
(Note regarding the Collect: “On the weekdays of Ordinary Time, these prayers may be taken from the preceding Sunday, from another Sunday of Ordinary Time, or from the Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

Collect (Openint Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

May 28 - St. Germanus:
St. Germanus was an abbot and bishop of Paris. He was born in 496 in France; he died in 576.

For more on **St. Germanus **and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgermanus.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-28
 
May 29, 2013 - Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

May 29 - St. Maximinus of Trier, Bishop:

For more on **St. Maximinus of Trier **, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmaximinusoftrier.asp
 
May 30, 2013 - Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
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:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

May 30 - St. Joan of Arc:

St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France. She is also the patron saint of captives, prisoners, militants, soldiers, Women’s Army Corps …

For more on **St. Joan of Arc **and St. Felix 1, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjoanofarc.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-30
 
May 31 - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who, while the Blessed Virgin Mary was carrying your Son in her womb,
inspired her to visit Elizabeth,
grant us, we pray,
that, faithful to the promptings of the Spirit,
we may magnify your greatness
with the Virgin Mary at all times.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

The Feast of the Visitation “is celebrated between the Annunciation and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, as recorded in St. Matthew’s Gospel. The Visitation is the meeting between the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist. Our Lady’s Magnificat is a manifestation of her humility before God, and her readiness to serve St. Elizabeth’s temporal needs is a lesson in charity.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on the **Feast of the Visitation **and St. Petronilla, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-05-31
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/visitationoftheblessedvirginmary.asp
 
June 1 - St. Justin, Martyr (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who through the folly of the Cross
wondrously taught Saint Justin the Martyr
the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,
grant us, through his intercession,
that, having rejected deception and error,
we may become steadfast 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.”

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

“St. Justin (d.165) was a philosopher born in Samaria. A convert to Christianity, he passionately sought after the truth, which he found in Christ. He defended the Christian Faith in his writings, notably in his Apologies and Dialogue with Trypho. He was martyred in Rome during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on **St. Justin **, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-01
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjustin.asp
 
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