Saints + Scripture: Feast of Saints Philip & James

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'Tis the Feast of Saints Philip & James, Apostles (died circa 80 & 62, respectively): Apostles-link; Apostle-link Papa & Wikipedia-link Papa; Apostle-link Juliett, Wikipedia-link the Less, Wikipedia-link Son of Alphaeus, & Wikipedia-link the Just; Wikipedia-link XII.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

Philip the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Later Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who preached in Greece, Syria, & Phrygia. Saints Philip & James share a feast day because their relics were brought to Rome together in early May.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Feast of Ss. Philip & James
The First Letter to the Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verses one thru eight;
Psalm Nineteen, verses two & three & four & five;
The Gospel according to John, chapter fourteen, verses six thru fourteen.

Commentary: Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):

Friends, today we read the wonderful and mysterious passage from the fourteenth chapter of John’s Gospel. The disciples are gathered around Jesus at the Last Supper, abiding in intimacy with him, asking questions and seeking wisdom.

Then listen to Jesus’ words: "If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on, you do know him and have seen him." Paul refers to Jesus as the "icon of the invisible God." What both Jesus and Paul are saying is that Jesus’ words are the Father’s words and his deeds are the Father’s deeds.

Philip, one of the first disciples chosen, still doesn’t get this. He says, "Master, show us the Father." What he missed was the humility of the Logos: "The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works." Neither the words nor the deeds of Jesus are "his own." They are received from the Father.

Video reflection by Fr. Roger Lopez, O.F.M. (Franciscan Media): U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Alexander I, Pope (died circa 115) sixth (VI) Bishop of Rome: Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Ponitff.

'Tis also the festival of Blessed Emilia Bicchieri, Religious, O.P. (1238-1314): Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Stanisław Kazimierczyk, Priest, C.R.L. (1433-1489, A.K.A. Louis Sołtys): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

Papal Quote o' the Day

"Holy Communion is the shortest & safest way to Heaven."
—Pope St. Pius X (1835-1914, feast day: 21 August)

Little Flower Quote o' the Day

"I do not lift my eyes to see what the clouds next day may bring;
from stain of sin, Lord, keep me free this day beneath Thy wing!"
—St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church (1873-1897, feast day: 1 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"You cannot put straight in others what is warped in yourself."
—St. Athanasius of Alexandria, Doctor of the Church (296-373, feast day: 2 May)