Project BLACK MAMBA: The Long Road Back, Part V

Today, 15 July is the feast of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church, O.F.M. (1221-1274), the "Seraphic Doctor:" Doctor-link ūnus, Doctor-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

He received the name of Bonaventure in consequence of the exclamation of St. Francis of Assisi (4 October), when, in response to the pleading of the child's mother, the saint prayed for John's [Bonaventure's birth name was Giovanni, John in English] recovery from a dangerous illness, & foreseeing the future greatness of the little John, cried out, "O Buona venture"—"O good fortune!"

Quoth the Holy Family bulletin:

As a boy in Italy, Bonaventure was cured of serious illness through the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. He later joined the Franciscan Order & taught Scripture & theology. He became a Doctor of the Church. He was known for his intelligence & holiness. He was known to write about the soul's longing for God & God's love for us.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Weekday
The Book of Isaiah, chapter thirty-eight, verses one thru six, twenty-one, twenty-two, seven, & eight;
The Book of Isaiah, chapter thirty-eight, verses ten thru twelve(d) & sixteen;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter twelve, verses one thru eight;

or, for St. Bonaventure:
The Letter to the Ephesians, chapter three, verses fourteen thru nineteen;
Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verse twelve;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter twenty-three, verses eight thru twelve.

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Friday, 8 July was the feast of Saints Priscilla & Aquila (first century): Saint-link Papa, Saint-link Alpha, & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Book of Hosea, chapter fourteen, verses two thru ten;
Psalm Fifty-one, verses three, four, eight, nine, twelve thru fourteen, & seventeen;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter ten, verses sixteen thru twenty-three.

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Friday, 1 July was the Optional Memorial of Saint Junípero Serra, Priest, O.F.M. (1713-1784): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Weekday
The Book of Amos, chapter eight, verses four thru six & nine thru twelve;
Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verses two, ten, twenty, thirty, forty, & one hundred thirty-one;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter nine, verses nine thru thirteen;

or, for St. Junípero:
The Book of Isaiah, chapter fifty-two, verses seven thru ten;
Psalm One Hundred Ten, verse four(b);
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter sixteen, verses fifteen thru twenty.

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Friday, 24 June was the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (circa 1 B.C.-A.D. 30): Solemnity-link ūnus, Solemnity-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

He is seen as the miraculous son of Zechariah, an old man, & his wife Elizabeth, who was past the menopause & therefore unable to have children. According to this account, the birth of John was foretold by the angel Gabriel to Zechariah, while he was performing his functions as a priest in the temple of Jerusalem. Since he is described as a priest of the course of Abijah & Elizabeth as one of the daughters of Aaron this would make John a descendant of Aaron on both his father's & mother's families.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Vigil
The Book of Jeremiah, chapter one, verses four thru ten;
Psalm Seventy-one, verses one thru four(a), five thru six(b), fifteen(a & b), & seventeen;
The First Letter of Peter, chapter one, verses eight thru twelve;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter one, verses five thru seventeen;

Day
The Book of Isaiah, chapter forty-nine, verses one thru six;
Psalm One Hundred Thirty-nine, verses one(b) thru three & thirteen thru fifteen;
The Acts of the Apostles, chapter thirteen, verses twenty-two thru twenty-six;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter one, verses fifty-seven thru sixty-six & eight.