Project BLACK MAMBA: XXX Sunday in Ordinary Time

'Tis the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Wikipedia-link.

Otherwise, 23 October would be the feast of Saint Ignatius of Constantinople, Bishop (circa 798-877): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Twould also be the feast of Saint John of Capistrano, Priest, O.F.M. (1386-1456): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Family bulletin:

St. John was born in Capistrano in 1386. He studied law at Perugia & for a time was governor of that city. He entered the Order of Friars Minor &, after ordination to the priesthood, he led an untiring apostolic life preaching throughout Europe both to strengthen Christian life & to refute heresy.

Scripture of the Week
Mass Readings
The Book of Sirach, chapter thirty-five, verses twelve, thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen, & eighteen;
Psalm Thirty-four, verses two, three, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, & twenty-three;
The Second Letter to Timothy, chapter four, verses six, seven, eight, sixteen, seventeen, & eighteen;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter eighteen, verses nine thru fourteen.