Saints + Scripture: Paschaltide

'Tis the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter: Wikipedia-link.

'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs (died 1915-1937, A.K.A. the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution, natively Cristóbal Magallanes Jara): Martyr-link Charlie Mike, Wikipedia-link Charlie Mike, Martyrs-link ūnus, & Martyrs-link duo.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

He was killed without trial on the way to say Mass during the Cristero War after the trumped-up charge of inciting rebellion.

Wikipedia-link La Cristiada

'Tis also the festival of Saint Godric of Finchale, Hermit (circa 1065-1170): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Eugène de Mazenod, Bishop, O.M.I. (1782-1861, A.K.A. Charles-Joseph-Eugène de Mazenod), founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.M.I.): Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link; Order-link O.M.I., & Wikipedia-link O.M.I.

'Tis also the festival of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, Martyr, T.O.S.F. (1907-1943), martyred in the reign of the Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
The Acts of the Apostles, chapter fourteen, verses nineteen thru twenty-eight;
Psalm One Hundred Forty-five, verses ten & eleven, twelve & thirteen(a/b), & twenty-one;
The Gospel according to John, chapter fourteen, verses twenty-seven thru thirty-one(a).

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

Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus gives us an antidote for fear. Whom or what are you afraid of? That is a very important spiritual question. One way to understand our lives is to look at those things that we seek: wealth, power, privilege, honor, pleasure, friendship. But another way is to turn that question around and determine what or who it is that we fear.

We might fear the loss of material things, the loss of a job, the loss of physical health, the loss of the esteem of others, the loss of personal intimacy, or ultimately, the loss of life itself. We are afraid of many things, but I’d be willing to bet that there is a primary or principal fear. What is it for you?

Now, after identifying that, listen to Jesus: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." Any and all of the things that we customarily fear—loss of money, fame, pleasure, and power—have to do with this world. What Jesus is saying is that we should not let those fears come to dominate or define our lives, for he is with us—and with him is his peace.

Video reflection by Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Mass Readings—Optional Memorial of St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions
The Book of Revelation, chapter seven, verses nine thru seventeen;
Psalm Thirty-four, verses two & three, four & five, six & seven, & eight & nine;
The Gospel according to John, chapter twelve, verses twenty-four, twenty-five, & twenty-six.

Scripture Study—Day 91: Reflection Peak, Day 19
The Book of Genesis, chapter three, verses eight thru thirteen.

Commentary: The Fall of Man (cont'd; Genesis, 3:8-13).

Papal Quote o' the Day

"Whatever an individual person's journey of faith & acceptance of it, no oneis passive. Each one must work to improve the lot of others & thus make progress along the way of the Gospel."
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, feast day: 22 October)

Little Flower Quote o' the Day

"Our Lord has granted me the grace never to fear the conflict; at all costs I must do my duty."
—St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church (1873-1897, feast day: 1 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"Say to yourself over & over again regardless of that happens: 'God loves me!' And then add: 'And I will try to love Him!'"
—Venerable Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)