Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Book of Isaiah, chapter seven, verses one thru nine;
Psalm Forty-eight, verses two thru eight;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter ten, verse thirty-four thru chapter eleven, verse one.
* * * * *
Tuesday, 5 July was the Optional Memorial of Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest (1502-1539), founder of the Barnabites, formally the Clerics Regular of Saint Paul, & the Angelic Sisters of Saint Paul: Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:
He popularized for the laity the Forty-hour Devotion, solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the adoration of the faithful, accompanied by preaching. He also revived the custom of ringing church bells at 3:00 P.M. on Fridays, in remembrance of the Crucifixion.'Twas also the Optional Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, T.O.S.F. (1271-1336, A.K.A. of Aragon), the Queen of Portugal: Saint-link ūna, Saint-link duae, & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:
Elizabeth heard Mass & recited the Divine Office daily, but her devotions were arranged with such prudence that they interfered with no duty of her state. She prepared for the frequent communions by severe austerities, fasting thrice a week, & by heroic works of charity. She was several times called on to make peace. After her husband's death, she took the habit of the Third Order of St. Francis, & spent the rest of her life in redoubled austerities & almsgiving.Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Weekday
The Book of Hosea, chapter eight, verses four thru seven & eleven thru thirteen;
Psalm On Hundred Fifteen, verses three thru ten;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter nine, verses thirty-two thru thirty-eight;
or, for St. Anthony:
The Second Letter to Timothy, chapter one, verses thirteen & fourteen & chapter two,verses one thru three;
Psalm Forty, verse five(a);
or, Psalm One, verse two(a);
or, Psalm Ninety-two, verses thirteen & fourteen;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter ten, verses thirteen thru sixteen;
or, for St. Elizabeth:
The First Letter of John, chapter three, verses fourteen thru eighteen;
Psalm One Hundred Twelve, verse one;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter twenty-five, verses thirty-one thru forty-six;
(or, the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter twenty-five, verses thirty-one thru forty).
* * * * *
Tuesday, 28 June was the Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr (circa 130-202), martyred in the reign of the emperor Septimius Severus: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:
The writings of St. Irenaeus entitle him to a high place among the fathers of the Church, for they not only laid the foundations of Christian theology but, by exposing & refuting the errors of the Gnostics, they delivered the Catholic Faith from the real danger of the doctrines of those heretics.Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Weekday
The Book of Amos, chapter three, verses one thru eight & chapter four, verses eleven & twelve;
Psalm Five, verses four(b) thru eight;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter eight, verses twenty-three thru twenty-seven;
or, for St. Irenaeus:
The Second Letter to Timothy, chapter two, verses twenty-two(b) thru twenty-six;
Psalm Thirty-seven, verse thirty(a);
The Gospel according to John, chapter seventeen, verses twenty thru twenty-six.
No comments:
Post a Comment