The Popish Plot
"Pope's Prayer Intentions for November 2020"
We pray that the progress of robotics & artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.Saints of the Day
'Tis the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious, T.O.S.F. (1207-1231, A.K.A. of Thuringia): Saint-link ūna, Saint-link duæ, Saint-link tria, & Wikipedia-link.
Quoth Minute Meditations from the Popes:
O Lord, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary gave up her riches to serve the poor. May her example inspire me to take stock of my possessions & be willing to share that which I do not really need.'Tis also the festival of Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus, Bishop (circa 213-270, of Neocaesarea, of Pontus; A.K.A. Theodore), Bishop of Neocaesarea (240-270): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Neocaesarea.
Commentary: The epithet Thaumaturgus means "wonder-worker" (miracle-worker).
'Tis also the festival of Saints Acisclus & Victoria of Córdoba, Martyrs (died 304), martyred in the reign of the Roman emperors Diocletian & Maximian, victims of the Diocletianic Persecution (303-313): Martyr-link Alpha, Martyr-link Victor, & Wikipedia-link; Persecutions-link, Wikipedia-link Diocletian ūnus, Wikipedia-link Diocletian duo, & Wikipedia-link Diocletian trēs.
Commentary: Brother & sister.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Aignan of Orléans, Bishop & Abbot (358-453, also spelt Anianus), Bishop of Orléans, abbot of the Saint Laurence Abbey; patron of the Church of Saint-Aignan: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Diocese-link & Wikipedia-link Orléans, & Wikipedia-link Saint-Aignan.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Namatius of Vienne, Bishop (died circa 560), Archbishop of Vienne (552-560), a father of the Second Council of Orange (529): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Diocese-link & Wikipedia-link Vienne, & Wikipedia-link Orange.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Gregory of Tours, Bishop (circa 538-594, A.K.A. Georgius Florentius), Archbishop of Tours (573-594): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Diocese-link & Wikipedia-link Tours.
Commentary: Great-nephew of St. Eustadius [3 January].
'Tis also the festival of Saint Hilda of Whitby, Abbess, O.S.B. (circa 614-680, also spelt Hild), founding abbess of Whitby Abbey (657-680, A.K.A. Streanæshealh), second (II) abbess of Hartlepool Abbey (649-657): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Whitby & Wikipedia-link Hartlepool.
Commentary: Grand-niece of St. Edwin of Northumbria [12 October] & sister of St. Hereswitha [3 September].
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
The Book of Revelation, chapter three, verses one thru six & fourteen thru twenty-two;
Psalm Fifteen, verses two & three(a), three(b/c) & four(a/b), & five
(R/. the Book of Revelation, chapter three, verse twenty-one);
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter nineteen, verses one thru ten.
Commentary: Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, the story of Zacchaeus recounted in today’s Gospel is a particularly clear example of one of the most basic principles in the spiritual life—namely, that moral reform follows rather than precedes the arrival of grace.Video reflection by Deacon Arthur L. Miller (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops): Daily Reflection.
Most of us are in the grip of what Thomas Merton called “the Promethean attitude.” This is the view that, just as Prometheus had to steal fire from the gods, we have to earn the divine love through the heroic living out of certain moral demands. But this is getting things precisely backward. God’s grace always comes first—and often unbidden and unexpected. Then it works—with the recipient’s cooperation—a thorough renewal.
Zacchaeus is described as a chief tax collector, which means he was a bad man indeed. He did not merit the inrushing of grace. But the Lord accepted Zacchaeus, even though he was unacceptable.
And from this invasion of grace came a moral reformation. The tax collector didn’t merit Jesus’ love with his display of moral excellence; rather, his display of moral excellence followed from Jesus’ unmerited love. To get this principle right is to get practically the whole of the spiritual life right.
Mass Readings—Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
The First Letter of John, chapter three, verses fourteen thru eighteen;
Psalm Thirty-four (R/. two; or, nine), verses two & three, four & five, six & seven, eight & nine, & ten & eleven;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter six, verses twenty-seven thru thirty-eight.
Scripture Study—Day 91: Moor Uncomfortable, Day 10
The Song of Songs, chapter three, verses one thru four.
Commentary: Love Seeking the Bridegroom (Song, 3:1-4).
Papal Quote o' the Day
"The laity, because of their vocation to be salt of the earth & the light of the world, should be well grounded in the Church's social doctrine. Then, through their presence in public life, they should contribute to strengthening the fabric of society."Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast: 22 October)
"There is nothing wrong with money. It is what we do with it that makes it a positive or negative influence in our lives. But I ave seen it destroy people time & time again. So, be watchful. Nothing will destroy our joy & our connection with God like money."Saint Quote o' the Day
—St. Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)
"God had one Son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering."Archbishop Sheen Quote o' the Day
—St. Augustine of Hippo, Doctor of the Church (354-430, feast: 28 August)
"We are busy; we have no spare time. But we have to be fools & spend the time, & then we get back wisdom; & what wisdom there is from communing with the Eucharistic Lord. We are captives, captives of His love, captives of His duty. Kindliness to the unlovable people, the projection of the Spirit of Christ to those who would be unforgiving, all this is foolishness. But if you keep up this holy hour, you will be very thankful in your hearts, not just to me, but that the Lord was so good to you."
—Ven. Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
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