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Today is the optional memorial of Saint Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr (d. c. 79), martyred under the Emperor Vespasian: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Quoth the bulletin:

He suffered exile because of his preaching & converts. When Emperor Vespasian banished Christians, Apollinaris was beaten by a mob & died soon after from his wounds.

Scripture of the Day
Personal Reading
The First Letter to the Corinthians, chapter seven.

Mass Readings
The Book of Exodus, chapter fourteen, verses five thru eighteen;
The Book of Exodus, chapter fifteen, verses one(B,C) thru six;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter twelve, verses forty-eight thru fifty.