Commentary: St. Justin is known almost ubiquitously as "Justin Martyr," his title treated as a name, in much the same way the Lord is known as Jesus Christ. My old debate coach, the M.A.P., though not a believer, is a great admirer of Justin Martyr's rhetoric.
Quoth the bulletin:
Justin traveled to Greece, Egypt, & Italy, gaining many to Christ. At Rome he sealed his testimony with blood, surrounded by his disciples. "Do you think," the prefect said to Justin, "that by dying you will enter heaven, & be rewarded by God?"Scripture of the Day (Monday)
"I do not think," was Justin's answer; "I know."
Mass Readings
The Book of Tobit, chapter one, verse three & chapter two, verses one(A) thru eight;
Psalm One Hundred Twelve, verses one(B) thru two, three(B) thru six;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter twelve, verses one thru twelve.
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Today is the optional memorial of Saints Marcellinus & Peter (d. 304), martyred under the Emperor Diocletian: Martyrs-link, Martyr-link Mike, Martyr-link Papa, & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Quoth the bulletin:
Litle is known about the two martyrs' lives. Marcellinus, a priest, & a Peter, an exorcist, died in the year 304, during the Diocletianic Persecution. Pope Damasus I claimed that he heard the story of these two martyrs from their executioner, who became a Christian after their deaths. Damasus's account is the oldest source concerning these two martyrs.Scripture of the Day (Tuesday)
Mass Readings
The Book of Tobit, chapter two, verses nine thru fourteen;
Psalm One Hundred Twelve, verses one & two, seven thru nine;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter twelve, verses thirteen thru seventeen.
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