Saints and the Liturgical Year

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October 22, 2015 - Thursday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

October 22 - Saint John Paul II, Pope (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who are rich in mercy and who willed that the blessed John Paul the Second should preside as Pope over your universal Church, grant, we pray, that instructed by his teaching, we may open our hearts to the saving grace of Christ, the sole Redeemer of mankind. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.”

For information on Saint John Paul II, Pope and St. Mary Salome, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2014-10-22
 
October 23, 2015 - Friday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

October 23 - St. John of Capistrano, Priest (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who raised up Saint John of Capistrano
to comfort your faithful people in tribulation,
place us, we pray, under your safe protection
and keep your Church in everlasting peace.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in Italy, St. John (1386-1456) was a lawyer before becoming a Franciscan. He preached in eastern Europe, bringing about great revivals of the Faith. He led a section of the Christian army at the Battle of Belgrade to defend Europe from the Turks.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. John of Capistrano, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnofcapistrano.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-23
 
October 24, 2015 - Saturday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
grant that we may always conform our will to yours
and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

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

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

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

For more on St. Anthony Mary Claret, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonymaryclaret.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-24
 
October 25, 2015 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-25
 
October 26, 2015 - Monday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For information on St. Evaristus, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-26
 
October 27, 2015 - Tuesday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For information on St. Frumentius, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-27
 
October 28 - Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles (Feast):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who by the blessed Apostles
have brought us to acknowledge your name,
graciously grant,
through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude,
that the Church may constantly grow
by increase of the peoples who believe in you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

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

For more on **Saints Simon and Jude, **see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/S/stsimon.asp
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjude.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-28
 
October 29, 2015 - Wednesday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For information on St. Narcissus, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-29
 
October 30, 2015 - Friday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect: (Opening Prayer)
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For information on St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-30
 
October 31, 2015 - Saturday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect: (Opening Prayer)
“Almighty ever-living God,
increase our faith, hope and charity,
and make us love what you command,
so that we may merit what you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

Today is the eve of the Solemnity of All Saints. Read about it (All Hallows’ Eve) at:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-10-31
 
November 1 - Feast of All Saints (Solemnity):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
the merits of all the Saints,
bestow on us, we pray,
through the prayers of so many intercessors,
an abundance of the reconciliation with you
for which we earnestly long.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

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

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

For more on the Solemnity of All Saints, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/allsaintsday.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-01

N.B. The link to Catholic Culture above also gives information on the Indulgences for All Souls’ Week, towards the end of the page.
 
November 2 - The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord,
and, as our faith in your Son,
raised from the dead, is deepened,
so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants
also find new strength.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more on All Souls’ Day and Indulgences for the souls in Purgatory, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-02
www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/JP2SOULS.HTM
 
November 3, 2015 - Tuesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

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

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who led Saint Martin de Porres
by the path of humility to heavenly glory,
grant that we may so follow his radiant example in this life
as to merit to be exalted with him in heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For information on St. Martin de Porres and St. Hubert, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmartindeporres.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-03
 
November 4 - Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop (Memorial):

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

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

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

For information on Saint Charles Borromeo, Sts. Vitalis & Agricola and Indulgences for All Souls Week, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcharlesborromeo.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-04
 
Amiciel said:
Sharing this reflection from the Euchalette on today’s Scripture Readings for ALL SOULS’ DAY, November 2, 2014, p.4:

“THE HOPE THAT SHATTERS THE BOUNDARY OF DEATH”

"Death is an inescapable reality for all creatures. For us human beings it is a tremendous mystery tht confronts us all without exception. Both the rich and the poor; the powerful and the weak; the oppressors and the oppressed; the bad and the good … will inevitably reach that finish line whose time, place and circumstances are known to God alone.

We Christians believe that not everything ends with death. The spiritual component of man, his immortal soul, lives on. While death does conclude the earthly phase of human life, it is also a ‘passage’, a transformation of the human situation into something absolutely ‘new’, though closely dependent on the way we fared in the days of our earthly life, especially the final moments.

The new form of existence which all the souls enter is not the same for all. A judgment determines it - the conclusion of a very personal encounter between God and the soul of every individual, in an atmosphere of absolute truth and justice. A judgment which will be made known to all only at the final judgment.

All this is part of the ‘mystery of death’. But **our present ignorance of the destiny of the departed should not paralyze or frighten us, **for we know that God is not only just, but also merciful and does not reject any of those who approach Him with humble trust (See Jn 6:37)." (p.4; emphasis added.)
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Amiciel said:
"THE HOPE THAT SHATTERS THE BOUNDARY OF DEATH" - continued:

"But this is not all. Our Catholic faith tells us that **a vital link, the ‘Communion of Saints’, still binds together those who are still living on earth with those who have crossed the border of death. **With our prayers, sacrifices, offerings and words of charity we may be of help to those who have preceded us in the ‘afterdeath’. The prayers offered today can help save a person who died thousands of years ago, for with God every moment, no matter how remote in time for us, is still ‘now’.

All this is not a ‘pious invention’ propagated to console people who feel so much the loss of their dear ones. It is a consoling truth which the Church, instructed by the Spirit, teaches us all in order that our view of death may be filled with hope and love.

We are filled with hope that no one should ever despair of the eternal salvation of anyone, not even of those who may have died without the sacraments and apparently unrepentant of their sins. **In the top-secret encounter behind close doors between God and each soul, everybody else is shut out, but not the intercessory power of Jesus Christ and all his ‘friends’." **(The Euchalette, Nov. 2, 2014, p. 4; emphasis added.) (Read on for continuation of thought.)
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Amiciel said:
**“THE HOPE THAT SHATTERS THE BOUNDARY OF DEATH” **- continued:

"Such a God-given hope spurs us to perform those ‘works of love’ like prayer, the offering of personal sacrifices and especially the holy Sacrifice of the Eucharist in behalf of the deceased. This is all that we can do - but it is really a lot! -for all our brothers and sisters who have passed away from this life.

Our presence in the cemeteries, especially on All Souls’ Day, our prayers, our lighting of candles and bringing of flowers are meant to say just this: ‘We believe that our dead are alive in God, and we intend to show our hope and love for them through these works of piety which become precious through Jesus Christ our Lord.’ He it was who - through his death and resurrection - made death not only ‘bearable’, but actually transformed it into a ‘Passover’, an entrance into everlasting life." (The Euchalette, Nov. 2, 2014, p. 4; emphasis added.)
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November 5, 2015 - Thursday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty and merciful God,
by whose gift your faithful offer you
right and praiseworthy service,
grant, we pray,
that we may hasten without stumbling
to receive the things you have promised.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

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

For information on Sts. Elizabeth & Zachary, the meaning of ‘suffrage’, and Indulgences for all Souls Week, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-11-05
 
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