'Tis the Friday of the Second Week of Easter (Latin: Pascha, meaning "Passover"): Pascha-link & Wikipedia-link Paschaltide.
'Tis the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church, T.O.S.D. (1347-1380, a.k.a. Caterina di Giacomo di Benincasa), stigmatic.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Friday of the Second Week of Easter
The Acts of the Apostles, chapter five, verses thirty-four thru forty-two;
Psalm Twenty-seven (R/. cf. four[a/b/c]; or, "Alleluia"), verses one, four, & thirteen & fourteen;
The Gospel according to John, chapter six, verses one thru fifteen.
Commentary: Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, today’s Gospel tells of the feeding of the five thousand, which is a type of the Mass. Jesus is interested not only in instructing the crowds but also in feeding them. Copying this rhythm, the Mass moves from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist.Video reflection by Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M. (U.S.C. of Catholic Bishops): Paschal Reflection.
The disciples supply a poor pittance—five barley loaves and two fish. Jesus makes the customary Eucharistic moves in regard to the bread: taking, giving thanks, and distributing. And everyone is fed.
During the sacred liturgy, the priest, on behalf of the people, offers to God a small pittance: some wafers of bread and some wine and water. But because God has no need of these gifts, they come back infinitely multiplied for the benefit of the people.
Through the power of Christ’s word, those gifts become his very Body and Blood, the only food capable of feeding the deepest hunger of the human heart. This liturgical rhythm is beautifully conveyed by the laconic lines: “Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted.”
Video reflection by Doctor Tim Gray (Augustine Institute/Formed.org): Paschal Reflection.
Mass Readings—Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena
The First Letter of John, chapter one, verse five(b) thru chapter two, verse two;
Psalm One Hundred Three (R/. one), verses one & two, three & four, eight & nine, thirteen & fourteen, & seventeen & eighteen;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter eleven, verses twenty-five thru thirty.
Papal Quote o' the Day
"With Catherine of Siena & so many other 'Saints of the Cross' let us hold on tightly to our most sweet & merciful Redeemer, Whom Catherine called Christ-Love. In His pierced Heart is our hope."Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day
—Pope Saint John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast: 22 October)
"I am often asked, 'After Mother Teresa who?' That will be no trouble. God will find someone who is more humble, more obedient, more faithful, someone with a deeper faith, & He will do still greater thigns through her."Archbishop Sheen Quote o' the Day
—Saint Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)
"If you are really humble, if you realize how small you are & how much you need God, then you cannot fail."Saint Quote o' the Day
—Venerable Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
"You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love."
—Saint Catherine of Siena, T.O.S.D., Doctor of the Church (1347-1380, feast: 29 April)
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