Saints and the Liturgical Year

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February 23, 2016 - Tuesday, 2nd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Guard your Church, we pray, O Lord, in your unceasing mercy,
and, since without you mortal humanity is sure to fall,
may we be kept by your constant helps from all harm
and directed to all that brings 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.”

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

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 2) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week2.asp

February 23 - Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God of all creation,
who were pleased to give the Bishop Saint Polycarp
a place in the company of he Martyrs,
grant, through his intercession,
that, sharing with him in the chalice of Christ,
we may rise through the Holy Spirit to eternal life.
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. Polycarp (d.155) was converted to Christianity by St. John the Evangelist. He was consecrated Bishop of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey). He was about eighty-six when the Roman proconsul urged him to renounce Christ or face death. St. Polycarp said, ‘For eighty-six years I have served him and he has never wronged me. How can I renounce the King who has saved me?’” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Polycarp, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stpolycarp.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-23
 
February 24, 2016 - Wednesday, 2nd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Keep your family, O Lord,
schooled always in good works,
and so comfort them with your protection here
as to lead them graciously to gifts on high.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 2) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week2.asp
 
February 25, 2016 - Thursday, 2nd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who delight in innocence and restore it,
direct the hearts of your servants to yourself,
that, caught up in the fire of your Spirit,
we may be found steadfast in faith
and effective in 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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 2) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week2.asp

For information on St. Walburga, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-25
 
February 26, 2016 - Friday, 2nd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, purifying us by the sacred practice of penance,
you may lead us in sincerity of heart
to attain the holy things to come.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 2) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week2.asp

For information on St. Porphyrius, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-26
 
February 27, 2016 - Saturday, 2nd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who grant us by glorious healing remedies
while still on earth
to be partakers of the things of heaven,
guide us, we pray, through this present life
and bring us to that light in which you dwell.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 2) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week2.asp

Read about St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Leander of Seville:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-27
 
February 28, 2016 - Third Sunday of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness,
who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving
have shown us a remedy for sin,
look graciously on this confession of our lowliness,
that we, who are bowed down by our conscience,
may always be lifted up by your mercy.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-28

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp
 
February 29, 2016 - Monday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May your unfailing compassion, O Lord,
cleanse and protect your Church,
and, since without you she cannot stand secure,
may she be always governed by your grace.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-29

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp
 
March 01, 2016 - Tuesday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May your grace not forsake us, O Lord, we pray,
but make us dedicated to your holy service
and at all times obtain for us your help.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp

Read about St. David and St. Albinus:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-01
 
grateful_child said:
February 28, 2016 - Third Sunday of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness,
who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving
have shown us a remedy for sin,
look graciously on this confession of our lowliness,
that we, who are bowed down by our conscience,
may always be lifted up by your mercy.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-02-28
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Sharing this reflection from the Euchalette, 02-28-2016, p.4:

THE CALL TO PRODUCE ABUNDANT FRUIT

"Fig trees planted in vineyards receive preferential treatment – well-tilled soil, good manure, protection from vandals and animals. If for one year they do not bear fruit, they are without excuse. The decision of the owner of the vineyard in the Gospel to have the barren fig tree cut down is more than justified. Its performance had definitely been disappointing. (See Lk 13:7.)

But barrenness is not a defect that can be found only in trees. It can also be found in people. Spiritual and moral barrenness means the absence of those dispositions and actions which God has a right to expect from us. In spite of the much care and love we have received from Him, our response is often disappointing.

In most cases, it is not a matter of laziness. We are very active. We do many things. We may even give the impression that we are achieving a lot . . . . Many of our actions, however, are just like pompous leaves which suck most of our vital energies. We are constantly in danger of forgetting that what matters is not how many things we do, but rather, WHAT we do, HOW and WHY we do it. We are expected to bear fruits of holiness by doing our duty to the best of our ability and out of love for God.

The Lord, of course, is usually patient. But His patience should not be taken to mean that He is either indifferent to what we do, or that He has become unable to check our misbehavior. It simply means that, in His love, and thanks to the intercession of Jesus, He gives us another chance. But a day will come when we will have to account even for these additional signs of love.

These are days of grace; days for an honest evaluation of our performance in the light of God’s generosity and of His expectation. If we discover that our life is so full of “leaves” but lacks the fruits of piety, gratitude, honesty, generosity, purity, sense of responsibility, faith, hope, love . . . we have only one thing to do: UNDERGO CONVERSION and REFORM. In the first part of today’s Gospel, Jesus uses this word twice, both as an exhortation and as a warning. (See vv. 3 and 5.)

But he does more than just exhort and warn us. Not only does he give the warning and intercede for us with the Father, but he also offers us his help to rid us from our barrenness. His teaching, his example, his grace will produce the miracle, if only we allow him to work in us and cooperate with him.

This might be our last chance to finally start producing the long-awaited fruits which will delight our divine Master. They will delight our very selves in the first place." ((Euchalette,02-28-2016, p.4)
 
March 02, 2016 - Wednesday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, O Lord,
that, schooled through Lenten observance
and nourished by your word,
through holy restraint
we may be devoted to you with all our heart
and be ever united in 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp

Read about Blessed Charles the Good and St. Simplicius:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-02
 
March 03, 2016 - Thursday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“We implore your majesty most humbly, O Lord,
that, as the feast of our salvation draws ever closer,
so we may press forward all the more eagerly
towards the worthy celebration of the Paschal Mystery.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp

March 3 - Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin (Optional Memorial in the Dioceses of the United States):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God of love,
you called Saint Katharine Drexel
to teach the message of the Gospel
and to bring the life of the Eucharist
to the native American and African American peoples;
by her prayers and example,
enable us to work for justice
among the poor and the oppressed,
and keep us undivided in love
in the eucharistic community of 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.”

“Born into a wealthy Philadelphia family, St. Katharine (1858-1955) took an avid interest in the material and spiritual well-being of African-Americans and Native Americans. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People and opened mission schools in the West for native Americans and in the South for African-Americans. In 1915 she founded Xavier University in New Orleans. At her death, there were more than 500 sisters teaching in sixty-three schools.”

For information on St. Katharine Drexel and St. Cunegundes, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/K/stkatharinedrexel.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-03
 
March 04, 2016 - Friday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Pour your grace into our hearts, we pray, O Lord,
that we may be constantly drawn away from unruly desires
and obey by your own gift the heavenly teaching you give us.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp

March 04 - St. Casimir (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty God, to serve you is to reign;
grant that, with the help of Saint Casimir’s intercession,
we may constantly serve you in holiness and justice.
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. Casimir (1458-1484) was the son of King Casimir IV and Queen Elizabeth, monarchs of Poland and Lituania. In constrast to other members of the royal court, St. Casimir was an example of faith, piety, humility, and chastity. He had a great love for the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He is the patron of Poland and Lithuania.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For information on St. Casimir and on St. Lucius I, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stcasimir.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-04
 
March 05, 2016 - Saturday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Rejoicing in this annual celebration
of our Lenten observance,
we pray, O Lord,
that, with our hearts set on the paschal mysteries,
we may be gladdened by their full effects.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp

Read about **St. John Joseph of the Cross: **
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-05
 
March 6, 2016 - Fourth Sunday of Lent:
Today is also known as “Laetare Sunday”.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through your Word
reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way,
grant, we pray,
that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten
toward the solemn celebrations to come.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-06

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
 
March 07, 2016 - Monday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who renew the world
through mysteries beyond all telling,
grant, we pray,
that your Church may be guided by your eternal design
and not be deprived of your help in this present age.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

**
Resources for Lent from USCCB**:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

March 7 - Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, at the urging of whose love
the Martyrs Saints Perpetua and Felicity
defied their persecutors and overcame the torment of death,
grant, we ask, by their prayers, that we may ever grow in 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.”

“Because they were Christians, Sts. Perpetua (d.203), a young mother of Carthaginian nobility, and Felicity (d. 203), a slave girl, were thrown to wild beasts, but, having remained unharmed, they were put to death by the sword. They were martyred during the persecution of Septimus Severus.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/P/stperpetua_felicity.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-07
 
grateful_child said:
March 6, 2016 - Fourth Sunday of Lent:
Today is also known as “Laetare Sunday”.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through your Word
reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way,
grant, we pray,
that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten
toward the solemn celebrations to come.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-06

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
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Lectio Divina for the Fourth Sunday of Lent from USCCB:

usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/upload/2016-lectio-divina-for-the-fourth-sunday-of-lent.pdf
 
March 08, 2016 - Tuesday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the venerable exercises of holy devotion
shape the hearts of your faithful, O Lord,
to welcome worthily the Paschal Mystery
and proclaim the praises of your 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.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

March 8 - Saint John of God, Religious (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who filled Saint John of God
with a spirit of compassion,
grant, we pray,
that, giving ourselves to works of charity,
we may merit to be found among the elect in your Kingdom.
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 (1495-1550) was successively a farmer, soldier, and merchant before,at the age of forty, he heeded the word of God and from then on lived at the service of the sick in Granada, Spain. He founded what would become known as the Order of Brothers Hospitallers of St. John of God, a congregation devoted to the infirm.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. John of God, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnofgod.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-08
 
March 09, 2016 - Wednesday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who reward the merits of the just
and offer pardon to sinners who do penance,
have mercy, we pray, on those who call upon you,
that the admission of our guilt
may serve to obtain your pardon for our sins.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

March 9 - Saint Frances of Rome, Religious (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who have given us in Saint Frances of Rome
a singular model of both married and monastic life,
grant us perseverance in your service,
that in every circumstance of life we may see and follow 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.”

“A married woman, St. Frances (1384-1440) raised her three children in the love and fear of God. She performed every household duty as though it was a Sacrament of Love. ‘A married woman,’ she said, ‘must often leave God at the altar to find him in her household care.’ She founded an order of oblates.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on St. Frances of Rome, on St. John Ogilvie and St. Dominic Savio, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancesofrome.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-09
 
March 10, 2016 - Thursday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“We invoke your mercy in humble prayer, O Lord,
that you may cause us, your servants,
corrected by penance and schooled by good works,
to persevere sincerely in your commands
and come safely to the paschal festivities.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

Read about The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste and St. Marie-Eugenie of Jesus:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-10
 
March 11, 2016 - Friday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who have prepared
fitting helps for us in our weakness,
grant, we pray, that we may receive
their healing effects with joy
and reflect them in a holy way of life.
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:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
ymlp232.net/archive_gbmbuqgjgu.php

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

For information on St. Eulogius and St. Sophronius, see link:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-03-11
 
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