Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Project BLACK MAMBA: Lent—Long Road Back, Part IV

Today is the feast of Blesseds John Amias & Robert Dalby, Priests & Martyrs (died 1589), martyred under Queen Elizabeth I: Martyr-link Juliett Alpha & Wikipedia-link Juliett Alpha, Martyr-link Romeo Delta & Wikipedia-link Romeo Delta.

'Tis also the feast of Saint Jean de Brébeuf, Priest & Martyr, S.J. (1593-1649), martyred by the Iroquis: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Book of Daniel, chapter three, verses fourteen thru twenty, ninety-one, ninety-two, & ninety-five;
The Book of Daniel, chapter three, verses fifty-two thru fifty-six;
The Gospel according to John, chapter eight, verses thirty-one thru forty-two.

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Saturday, 5 March was the feast of Saint Lucius I, Pope (circa 200-254): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Twas also the feast of Saint John Joseph of the Cross, Priest, O.F.M. (1654-1739): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Book of Hosea, chapter six, verses one thru six;
Psalm Fifty-one, verses three, four, eighteen thru twenty-one(b);
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter eighteen, verses nine thru fourteen.

Personal Reading
The Book of Exodus, chapter nine, verses one thru twelve.

Commentary: Fifth Plague: the Pestilence (9:1-7) & Sixth Plague: the Boils (9:8-13).

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