Commentary: Wayback Machine.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Abraham Kidunaia, Priest & Hermit (circa 296-366, the Great, A.K.A. of Kidunja): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Uncle of St. Mary of Edessa [29 October].
'Tis also the festival of Saint Mary of Edessa, Hermitess (fourth century): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Colman mac Duagh, Bishop & Abbot (circa 560-632), founding abbot-bishop of the Kilmacduagh Monastery: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Kilmacduagh.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Gaetano Errico, Priest, M.SS.CC. (1791-1860), founder of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary (M.SS.CC.): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link M.SS.CC.
'Tis also the festival of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano (1971-1990): Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
The Letter to the Romans, chapter eight, verses eighteen thru twenty-five;
Psalm One Hundred Twenty-six (R/. three[a]), verses one)b) & two(a/b), two(c/d) & three, four & five, & six;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter thirteen, verses eighteen thru twenty-one.
Commentary: Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, today’s Gospel compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed. It seems to be a law of the spiritual life that God wants good things to start small and grow over time.Video reflection by Monsignor James Vlaun: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
We’re tempted to say, "You’re God. Just get on with it. Do it." But why would God work the way he does? We might attempt a few explanations. It is a commonplace of the Bible that God rejoices in our cooperation. He wants to involve us—through freedom, intelligence, creativity—in what he is doing. And so he plants seeds, and he wants us to cultivate them.
"Francis, rebuild my Church." Heck, God could have rebuilt his Church, but he wanted St. Francis to get involved. God could have renewed the spiritual life of Christianity through a great infusion of grace, but he inspired St. Anthony to leave everything behind and go live alone in the desert.
There’s something else. When things start small, they can fly under the radar for a time, while they gain strength and heft and seriousness. And those involved can be tested and tried.
Scripture Study—Exodus 90: Day 91: Decision Dome, Day 37
The Book of Joshua, chapter twenty-one, verses forty-three, forty-four, & forty-five.
Commentary: Cities of the Levites (concluded; Joshua, 21:43-45).
Papal Quote o' the Day
"Only Christ's law, only Christ's grace can renew & restore private & public life. He alone can redress the true balance of rights & duties; check unbridled self-interest, control passion, [&] implement & perfect the course of justice with His overflowing charity."Saint Quote o' the Day
—Pope Venerable Pius XII (1876-1958)
"If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith & love, our Lady will make sure she leads you very far along her Son's path."Chesterton Quote o' the Day
—St. Josemaría Escrivá (1902-1975, feast day: 26 June)
"Modern intelligence won’t accept anything on authority. But it will accept anything without authority."
—G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
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