Saints of the Day
'Tis the Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr (died circa 107, A.K.A. Ignatius Theophorus [the "God-bearing"], Ignatius Nurono [the "fire-bearer"]), third (III) Patriarch of Antioch (70-107), one of the Apostolic Fathers, martyred in the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan, in his persecution (98-117): Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, Martyr-link trēs, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Antioch & Wikipedia-link Patriarchs; Apostolic Fathers-link & Wikipedia-link Apostolic Fathers; & Persecutions-link & Wikipedia-link Trajan.
O Lord, Saint Ignatius of Antioch cared for his flock & bore witness to the Faith. May our bishop Earl hold firm to the Faith with courage & lead his flock with gentleness.'Tis also the festival of Saint Heron of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr (died circa 127, A.K.A. Herodian), fourth (IV) Patriarch of Antioch (107-127), martyred in the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian, in his persecution (117-138): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Antioch & Wikipedia-link Patriarchs; & Wikipedia-link Hadrian.
'Tis also the festival of Saint John the Dwarf, Priest & Abbot (circa 339-405, A.K.A. John Kolobos), one of the Desert Fathers: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Desert Fathers.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Anstrudis of Laon, Abbess (died 688), second (II) abbess of the Abbey of Saint John (670-688; originally, of Our Lady): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Saint John.
Commentary: Daughter of Ss. Blandinus [?] & Sadalberga [22 September], niece of St. Bodo [11 September], & sister of St. Baldwin [16 October].
'Tis also the festival of Saint Nothhelm of Canterbury, Bishop (died 739), tenth (X) Archbishop of Canterbury (735-739): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Diocese-link, Wikipedia-link Canterbury, & Wikipedia-link Bishops.
'Tis also the festival of Blessed Baldassare Ravaschieri, Priest, O.F.M. (1420-1492, of Chiavari; also spelt Balthassar): Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Richard Gwyn, Martyr (circa 1537-1584, A.K.A. Richard White), martyred in the reign of the English queen Elizabeth I, one of the Forty Martyrs of England & Wales: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link; Martyrs-link England & Wales & Wikipedia-link England & Wales.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
The Letter to the Ephesians, chapter one, verses fifteen thru twenty-three;
Psalm Eight (R/.), verses two & three(a/b), four & five, & six & seven;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter twelve, verses eight thru twelve.
Commentary: Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus promises that divine aid will assist us in defense of persecution. From the earliest centuries into modern times, the Church, especially when it shows itself clearly, has been persecuted.Video reflection by Marc DelMonico, Ph.D. (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops): Daily Reflection.
Do you know the principle that says if someone brings bad news people say, “Kill the messenger”? In some ways, that’s why the Church is persecuted. We bear the message of a new world. And the old world never likes that message, which threatens it. Therefore, the instinct to kill the messenger kicks in. The Church will be persecuted as long as it speaks the words—the liberating words—of Jesus Christ.
So, what shall we do? How should we live during this period? Listen to the Lord: “When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be . . . . For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.” We have a simple job during the in-between times. We announce the Gospel with courage. Why? Because we’re speaking with the authority of the Lord. And the power of the old world cannot overcome us.
Mass Readings—Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch
The Letter to the Philippians, chapter three, verse seventeen thru chapter four, verse one;
Psalm Thirty-four (R/. five), verses Y;
The Gospel according to John, chapter twelve, verses twenty-four, twenty-five, & twenty-six.
Scripture Study—Day 91: Havel Highlands, Day 27
The Book of Ecclesiastes, chapter seven, verse fourteen.
Commentary: Wisdom & Folly Compared (cont'd; Ecclesiastes, 7:14).
Papal Quote o' the Day
"In order to continue & grow the Gospel life-style as the early Christians did, you must be united among yourselves & with your bishops. You must persevere in the liturgical & sacramental life & meditate on the truth of the Faith within your heart."Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast: 22 October)
"When we realize that we are all sinners needing forgiveness, it will be easier for us to forgive others. We have to be forgiven in order to be able to forgive. If I do not understand this, it will be very hard for me to say, 'I forgive you' to anyone."Saint Quote o' the Day
—St. Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)
"I am God's wheat & I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts, that I may become the pure bread of Christ."
—St. Ignatius of Antioch (35-107, feast: 17 October)
"In the last few years we have had the idea that children should not be taught about sin & that confession should not be required before communion because it would give children a wrong sense of guilt. However, every child three years of age & older understands the meaning of a broken relationship, which is the essence of sin. Just let a mother tell a young child, 'Mommy no longer loves you', & you will see the disturbance caused by a broken relationship."
—Ven. Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
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