Saints + Scripture

The Popish Plot
G. K. Chesterton's The Defendant: "Slang"

'Tis the festival of Saint Odran, Martyr (died circa 452), martyred defending Saint Patrick [17 March], whom Saint Odran served as charioteer, from pagans: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Boniface of Brussels, Bishop, O.Cist. (1183-1260, A.K.A. of Lausanne), who attended the First Council of Lyon (1245): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Council.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Conrad of Piacenza, Hermit, T.O.S.F. (circa 1284-1351; A.K.A. Corrado Confalonieri, of Noto): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Blessed Álvaro of Córdoba, Priest, O.P. (circa 1350-1430, also spelt Alvarez, Albaro): Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Blessed John Sullivan, Priest, S.J. (1861-1933): Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
The Book of Genesis, chapter six, verses five thru eight & chapter seven, verses one thru five & ten;
Psalm Twenty-nine, verses one(a) & two; three (a/c) & four; & three(b), nine(c), & ten;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter eight, verses fourteen thru twenty-one.

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

Friends, a few days ago, we read about Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Then in today’s Gospel, which takes place just a few verses later, the disciples ask again about bread. But Jesus turns their attention elsewhere.

He warns them about "the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." What does he mean by this? He’s referring to the contagious and dangerous "food" offered by these leaders. For example, the Pharisees knew the law of God but used it to oppress people rather than liberate them. They could point out, with great accuracy and articulation, the wicked things that people were doing, in order to bring those people down, to humiliate them.

Beware of that sort of food, Jesus suggests. Instead, seek the true bread of heaven, which multiplies grace upon grace.

Video reflection by Father Paul D. Seil: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Scripture Study—Wisdom Books
The Book of the Psalms, psalm seventy-seven (verses one thru twenty);
The Book of the Proverbs, chapter nineteen (verses one thru twenty-nine).

Commentary: God's Mighty Deeds Recalled (Psalm 77) & Solomon's Proverbs on Life & Conduct (Proverbs, 19:1-29).

Scripture Study—Exodus 90: Day 30
The Book of Exodus, chapter twelve, verses thirty-one thru thirty-six.

Commentary: The Tenth Plague: The Death of Egypt's First-born (concluded; Exodus, 12:31-32) & The Exodus: From Rameses to Succoth (Exodus, 12:33-36).

The Imitation of Christ
Book II: Considerations for Leading an Interior Life
Chapter 9: "On the Want of All Comfort"

Proverb o' the Day (Proverbs, 19:17)

He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and He will repay him for his deed.

Papal Quote o' the Day

"Only those persons who recognize that they are sinners, in need of salvation because they cannot save themselves, only they can extend their hands to Jesus as to their Savior."
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, feast day: 22 October)

Little Flower Quote o' the Day

"Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words."
—St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church (1873-1897, feast day: 1 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"Indeed, the pro-abortion culture is especially strong precisely where the Church's teaching on contraception is rejected… [Contraception] & abortion are often closely connected, as fruits of the same tree."
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, feast day: 22 October)