Saints and the Liturgical Year

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June 2, 2013 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament
have left us a memorial of your Passion,
grant us, we pray,
so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood
that we may always experience in ourselves
the fruits of your redemption.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-02

"The mode of Christ’s presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as ‘the perfection of the spiritual life and the end to which all the sacraments tend.’ In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.’ ‘This presence is called ‘real’ - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be ‘real’ too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present.’ (CCC 1374)

June 2 - Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who surround us with protection
through the glorious confession
of the Martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter,
grant that we may profit by imitating them
and be upheld by their prayer.
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.”

“Sts. Marcellinus and Peter (d.304) were martyred under Diocletian. Their names are included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarcellinus_peter.asp
 
June 3 - Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who have made the blood of Martyrs
the seed of Christians,
mercifully grant that the field which is your Church,
watered by the blood
shed by Saints Charles Lwanga and his companions,
may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest.
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.”

“King Mwanga of Uganda launched persecutions of Christians in response to their opposition to his homosexual and corrupt court. St. Charles (d. 1886), the master of his pages, was martyred with fourteen other pages on June, 1886; many of their companions were killed later (d. 1886 - 1887).” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on **St. Charles Lwanga and companions **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcharleslwanga_josephmkasa.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-03

June 3 - St. Clotilde, Queen:

St. Clotilde was born at Lyons and was the daughter of the King of Burgundy. She married Clovis, King of the Salian Franks who she later converted to Christianity.

For more on St. Clotilde, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stclotilde.asp
 
grateful_child said:
June 2, 2013 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament
have left us a memorial of your Passion,
grant us, we pray,
so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood
that we may always experience in ourselves
the fruits of your redemption.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture Readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-02

"The mode of Christ’s presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as ‘the perfection of the spiritual life and the end to which all the sacraments tend.’ In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.’ ‘This presence is called ‘real’ - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be ‘real’ too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present.’ (CCC 1374)
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Sharing a reflection on the Eucharist from today’s Euchalette, p.1:

The Perfect Gift

"In a world tormented by many forms of hunger, the Eucharist is the ultimate answer because it is Christ’s self-giving to us. Only in him do our hearts find the perfect fulfillment of our yearning for acceptance, appreciation, forgiveness, and love.

The Eucharist is the “perfect gift” because, in it, Jesus Christ gives himself totally to us. But it is also a “challenging gift” because it demands of us that we ourselves become a “total gift” to our brothers and sisters. Only those who are prepared to work for the good of their neighbor receive the Eucharist with the proper disposition. If the awareness of our weakness frightens us, we should not despair, for the Eucharist is also an “empowering gift” since it gives us the strength that we need to carry out what it demands.

Let us make this Eucharistic celebration a memorable event in our personal life and in the life of our community." (p.1.)
 
June 4, 2013 - Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
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

June 4 - St. Francis Caracciolo:

St. Francis Caracciolo was born in 1563 in Naples. He founded the Congregation of the Minor Clerks with perpetual adoration of the Holy Eucharist as one of its main dutues. He died in 1608 in Italy and is the patron of Italian cooks and of Naples, Italy.

For more on St. Francis Caracciolo, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfranciscaracciolo.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-04
 
June 5, 2013 - St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect:
“May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord,
that we may firmly hold the faith
he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood
and confidently profess it by our deeds.
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. Boniface (680-754), a Benedictine monk, was born in England. After only four years preaching there, he was consecrated the first bishop in Germany, where he organized the Church. He was martyred while preaching among the Frisians.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Boniface, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-05
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stboniface.asp
 
June 6, 2013 - Thursday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
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

June 6 - St. Norbert, Bishop - (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who made the Bishop Saint Norbert
a servant of your Church
outstanding in his prayer and pastoral zeal,
grant, we ask, that by the help of his intercession,
the flock of the faithful
may always find shepherds after your own heart
and be fed in the pastures of salvation.
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 Xanten in what is now Germany, St. Norbert (1080-1134) turned from a worldly life, became a monk and itinerant preacher, founded the Premonstratensians and later was consecrated Archbishop of Magdeburg. Through his example and preaching, he implanted the religious and moral reforms of Pope St. Gregory VII.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.) St. Norbert is invoked during childbirth for safe delivery.

For more on St. Norbert, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-06
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/N/stnorbert.asp
 
June 07, 2013 - Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
(Friday after the Second Sunday after Pentecost)

Today has also been designated as ‘Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests’.

Collect:
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly gifts.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God,for ever and ever.”

or:

“O God, who in he Heart of your Son,
wounded by our sins,
bestow on us in mercy
the boundless treasures of your love,
grant, we pray,
that, in paying him the homage of our devotion,
we may also offer worthy reparation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son …”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-07

“The prayer of the Church venerates and honors the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most holy name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins. Christian prayer loves to follow the way of the cross in the Savior’s steps. The stations from the Praetorium to Golgotha and the tomb trace the way of Jesus, who by his holy Cross has redeemed the world.” (ccc 2669)
 
June 8, 2013 - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary - (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who prepared a fit dwelling place for the Holy Spirit
in the Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
graciously grant that through her intercession
we may be a worthy temple of your 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.”

“In 1942, Pope Pius XII consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; however, this is not a new devotion. In the seventeenth century, St. John Eudes preached it alongside the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Church instituted this feast to encourage the faithful to trust in the Blessed Mother as a source of grace and mercy.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF).

This feast is celebrated on the Saturday following the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.

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

For more on the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, see links:
www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/heart/index.htm
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-08
 
June 9, 2013 - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-09

June 9 - St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“Pour into our hearts O Lord, we pray, the Holy Spirit,
at whose prompting the Deacon Saint Ephrem
exulted in singing of your mysteries
and from whom he received the strength
to 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.”

“Born in Mesopotamia and ordained a deacon of Edessa in what is now Turkey, St. Ephrem (306-373) combated the heresies of his time by writing poems and hymns about the mysteries of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was in large part responsible for introducing hymns into liturgical worship.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF).

For more on St. Ephrem and other saints of the day, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2012-06-09
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stephremofsyria.asp
 
June 10, 2013 - Monday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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

June 10 - St. Getulius and Companions:
St. Getulius (d. 120) was an officer in the Roman Army who converted to Christianity. He was martyred during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, along with some companions.

For more on **St. Getulius **and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgetulius.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-10
 
June 11 - Saint Barnabas, Apostle (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas,
a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit,
should be set apart to convert the nations,
grant that the Gospel of Christ,
which he strenuously preached,
may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed.
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. Barnabas was a Jew from Cyprus, but the Holy Spirit destined Barnabas to a universal mission. He introduced St. Paul to the other apostles, paving the way for his broad apostolate, which required the approval of the Pillars of trhe Church. He accompanied St. Paul on his first missionary journey and at the Council of Jerusalem. Having converted many souls to Christ, St. Barnabas died in Cyprus during Nero’s reign; tradition has it that he was stoned to death. His name is included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer 1).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

For more on **St. Barnabas **, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-11
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbarnabas.asp
 
June 12, 2013 - Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

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

June 12 - St. John of Sahagun:
St. John of Sahagun was a hermit. He was born in Spain in 1419 and died in 1479 in Spain. He is the patron of Salamanca, Spain.

For more on **St. John of Sahagun **and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnofsahagun.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-12
 
June 12, 2013 - Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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

June 12 - St. John of Sahagun:
St. John of Sahagun was a hermit. He was born in Spain in 1419 and died in 1479 in Spain. He is the patron of Salamanca, Spain.

For more on **St. John of Sahagun **and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnofsahagun.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-12
 
June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect:
“Almighty ever-living God,
who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people
as an outstanding preacher
and an intercessor in their need,
grant that, with his assistance,
as we follow the teachings of the Christian life,
we may know your help in every trial.
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

“Born in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony (1195-1231) was a Franciscan known for his profound knowledge of theology and rhetorical skill. His preachings carried him from the north of Africa to Italy and France. He is called the “Evangelical Doctor” because he based all that he said on the texts of the Gospels. He died in Padua.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

St. Anthony is the patron of elderly people, of expectant mothers, seekers of lost articles, faith in the Blessed Sacrament, etc.

For more on St. Anthony of Padua, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-13
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonyofpadua.asp
 
June 14, 2013 - Friday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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

June 14 - St. Methodius I of Constantinople:
St. Methodius I was a patriarch of Constantinople. He was born in Syracuse during the 8th century and died in 847.

For more on St. Methodius I, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmethodiusiofconstantinople.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-14
 
June 15, 2013 - Saturday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
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.”

For today’s Scriptural Readings and reflection:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

June 15 - St. Germaine Cousin:
St. Germaine was a mystic, born in France in 1579 and died in France in 1601. St. Germaine is the patron of abandoned people, abuse victims, disabled people, etc.

June 15 - St. Vitus:
St. Vitus was a martyr, born in 290 in Sicily, Italy. He died in 303 in Italy.

For more on **St. Germaine Cousin and St. Vitus **, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgermainecousin.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/V/stvitus.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-15
 
June 16, 2013 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Today is also Fathers’ Day.

Collect:
“O God, strength of those who hope in you,
graciously hear our pleas,
and, since without you mortal frailty can do nothing,
grant us always the help of your grace,
that in following your commands
we may please you by our resolve and our deeds…
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-16

June 16 - St. John Francis Regis:
St. John Francis Regis was a Jesuit evangelist and preacher. He was born in 1597 in France and died in 1640, France. He is the patron of social workers.

For more on St. John Francis Regis, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnfrancisregis.asp

Happy Fathers’ Day to all our fathers!
 
June 17, 2013 - Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect:
“O God, strength of those who hope in you,
graciously hear our pleas,
and, since without you mortal frailty can do nothing,
grant us always the help of your grace,
that in following your commands
we may please you by our resolve and our deeds.
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

June 17 - St. Avitus:
St. Avitus was an abbot in France who lived during the 6th century.

For the life of **St. Avitus **and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stavitus.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-17
 
grateful_child said:
June 16, 2013 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Today is also Fathers’ Day.

Collect:
“O God, strength of those who hope in you,
graciously hear our pleas,
and, since without you mortal frailty can do nothing,
grant us always the help of your grace,
that in following your commands
we may please you by our resolve and our deeds…
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
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-06-16

Happy Fathers’ Day to all our fathers!
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Sharing this beautiful reflection from today’s Euchalette, p.1:

The Vital Link Between Love and Forgiveness

"They say there is no way to repay love, except through love. But today Jesus teaches us that love can be repaid also with forgiveness. This is so because forgiveness is just another term for love.

Such is the lesson taught us by Jesus today through the episode of the sinful woman to whom much was forgiven because she had loved much. The opposite also was true, that she loved much because much had been forgiven her.

This applies also to us because the link between love and forgiveness envelops the whole of mankind in a network of salvation and peace. Forgiveness is a way to reciprocate love; love is a way to respond to forgiveness. May this Eucharistic celebration strengthen us in this conviction and enable us to live by it.

Today we also observe Father’s Day. This is for all of us a unique opportunity to show our love for the person who has loved us so much. With grateful love we will pray not only for our own father, but also for all fathers in the world…" (p.1.)
 
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