Saints + Scripture

'Tis the Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs (died 253 & 258, respectively), twenty-first (XXI) Bishop of Rome, martyred in the reign of the Roman emperors Gallus & Volusianus; & Bishop of Carthage, martyred in the reign of the Roman emperors Valerian & Gallienus: Martyr-link C-O ūnus, Martyr-link C-O duo, Martyr-link C-O trēs, & Wikipedia-link C-O; Martyr-link C-Y ūnus, Martyr-link C-Y duo, & Wikipedia-link C-Y; Pontiffs-link & Wikipedia-link Pontiff; & Diocese-link Carthage & Wikipedia-link Carthage.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

These are two great third century saints, one a Pope, the other a bishop; one in Rome, the other in North Africa; both are martyrs. They are celebrated together because Bishop Cyprian was an ally of Pope Cornelius.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Ninian, Bishop (circa 360-432, "the Apostle to the Southern Picts;" A.K.A. Ringan, Trynnian), founder of the Candida Casa ("White House"), later called Whithorn Priory: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Casa.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Curcodomus, Abbot, O.S.B. (died circa 680), second (II) abbot of Maroilles Abbey: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Abbey.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Edith of Wilton, Religious, O.S.B. (circa 961-986; also spelt Eadgyth, Ediva, Editha; A.K.A. of Barking): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Daughter of St. Wilfrida of Wilton [13 September].

'Tis also the festival of Blessed Victor III, Pope, O.S.B. (circa 1026-1087), one hundred fifty-eighth (CLVIII) Bishop of Rome, abbot of the Abbey of Monte Cassino: Blessed-link ūnus, Blessed-link duo, & Wikipedia-link; Pontiffs-link & Wikipedia-link Pontiff; & Abbey-link Monte Cassino & Wikipedia-link Abbey.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Monday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Tempus per annum
The first Letter to Timothy, chapter two, verses one thru eight;
Psalm Twenty-eight, verses two, seven, & eight & nine;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter seven, verses one thru ten.

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

Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus is amazed at a Roman centurion’s faith: "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." How often the Bible compels us to meditate on the meaning of faith! We might say that the Scriptures rest upon faith, remain inspired at every turn by the spirit of faith.

Faith is an attitude of trust in the presence of God. Faith is openness to what God will reveal, do, and invite. It should be obvious that, in dealing with the infinite, all-powerful person who is God, we are never in control.

One of the most fundamental statements of faith is this: your life is not about you. You’re not in control. This is not your project. Rather, you are part of God’s great design. To believe this in your bones and act accordingly is to have faith. When we operate out of this transformed vision, amazing things can happen, for we have surrendered to "a power already at work in us that can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine." Even a tiny bit of faith makes an extraordinary difference.

Video reflection by Monsignor James Vlaun: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Mass Readings—Memorial of Ss. Cornelius & Cyprian
The Second Letter to the Corinthians, chapter four, verses seven thru fifteen;
Psalm One Hundred Twenty-six, verses one(b/c) & two(a/b), two(c/d) & three, four & five, & six;
The Gospel according to John, chapter seventeen, verses eleven(b) thru nineteen.

Papal Quote o' the Day

"Have no enemies. Conquer hostility with the power of love. Cultivate a mentality & practice of nonviolence. Be open to the needy, the poor, the marginalized. May they be the specially invited guests at the table of your lives."
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, feast day: 22 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"Be faithful in little things, for in them lies our strength."
—St. Teresa of Calcutte (1910-1997, feast day: 5 September)