'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Bruno, Priest, O.Cart. (circa 1030-1101, of Cologne), founder of the the Grande Chartreuse (1084) & along with it the Carthusian Order (O.Cart.), A.K.A. the Order of Saint Bruno: Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, Saint-link trēs, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Grande Chartreuse, Order-link, & Wikipedia-link O.Cart.
'Tis also the Optional Memorial of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin, S.N.J.M. (1811-1849, A.K.A. Eulalie Mélanie Durocher), foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus & Mary (1843, S.N.J.M.): Blessed-link ūna, Blessed-link duæ, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link S.N.J.M.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Ceollach, Bishop (died after 658, also spelt Cellach), second (II) Bishop of Mercia (655-658): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Mercia.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Pardulf, Abbot, O.S.B. (circa 657-737; A.K.A. Pardulphus, Pardoux), abbot at Guéret, author of the Vita Pardulfi: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Vita Pardulfi.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Epiphania of Pavia, Religious (died 800): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also the festival of Saint John Xenos, Religious (circa 970-1027, A.K.A. the Hermit), founder of churches & monasteies throughout Crete: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
The Letter to the Galatians, chapter one, verses thirteen thru twenty-four;
Psalm One Hundrd Thirty-nine (R/. twenty-four[b]), verses one(b), two, & three; thirteen & fourteen(a/b); & fourteen(c) & fifteen;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter ten, verses thirty-eight thru forty-two.
Commentary: Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, today’s Gospel is the account of Jesus’ visit with Martha and Mary. I have a different perspective from the standard view of balancing the active versus the contemplative life.Video reflection by Deacon Arthur L. Miller (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops): Daily Reflection.
In service of God’s way of ordering the world, Jesus allowed women into his inner circle. The story of Martha and Mary gives us a very interesting clue in this regard. Martha is in the space reserved for women: she is in the kitchen preparing the meal. But Mary is in the place reserved for men: she is sitting at the feet of the rabbi. It is the attitude of the disciple.
Luke, who told this story, was a companion of Paul, and his Gospel reflects many of Paul’s themes. In Galatians, Paul famously said, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
This was very radical stuff, for these were some of the most basic social divisions of the time, and each carried a clear evaluative weight. Free men were a lot better off than slaves; Jews had huge advantages over Greeks, and males were seen as superior to females. But not anymore, in light of the kingdom of God that Jesus announced.
Mass Readings—Optional Memorial of St. Bruno
The Letter to the Philippians, chapter three, verses eight thru fourteen;
Psalm One (R/. two[a]), verses one & two, three, & four & six;
(or, R/. Psalm Forty, verse five[a]);
(or, R/. Psalm Ninety-two, verses thirteen & fourteen);
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter nine, verses fifty-seven thru sixty-two.
Mass Readings—Optional Memorial of Bl. Marie Rose Durocher
The First Book of Kings, chapter nineteen, verses four thru nine(a) & eleven thru fiften(a);
(cf. R/. Psalm sixteen, verse five[a]);
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter nineteen, verses twenty-seven, twenty-eight, & twenty-nine.
Scripture Study—Day 91: Havel Highlands, Day 16
The Book of Ecclesiastes, chapter four, verses thirteen thru sixteen.
Commentary: Value of Friendship (cont'd; Ecclesiastes, 4:13-16).
Papal Quote o' the Day
"It is God who gives life. Let us respect & love human life, especially vulnerable life in a mother’s womb."Bonus! Papal Quote o' the Day
—Pope Francis (b. 1936, r. 2013-present)
"To conserve & increase that Divine life in which you share, strive for a continuous conversion of mind & heart, firmly struggling with sin that destroys the life of your soul. Return with confidence to God our Father with the repentance that flows from love of Him Who is Supreme Goodness."Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast: 22 October)
"Look at Mary Magdalene; she was so in love in Jesus. She went early in the morning to see Him… Are we like that at holy Mass? During prayer? Do we have that eagerness & longing to be with Him?"Saint Quote o' the Day
—St. Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)
"It's true, I suffer a great deal—but do I suffer well? That is the question."Archbishop Sheen Quote o' the Day
—St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Doctor of the Church (1873-1897, feast: 1 October)
"I once asked Mother Teresa how she converted 15,000 men out of the gutters of Calcutta. 'How, after dragging these poor mortals into your hospice could you ever evangelize them & teach them the gospel?'
"'Well,' she said, 'I didn't. When I took care of them & showed them love, I would say to them, "Would you like to hear about Christ?" And they would say, "Is Christ like you? Is Christ like you?" "No," I would say, "but I try to be like him." "Then I want to be a Christian."'
"It was that simple. That is the way we should act. So that the world will, without ever hearing a word from us, know about us & what we stand for."
—Ven. Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
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