Saints + Scripture: Feast of Saints Philip & James

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'Tis the Feast of Saints Philip & James, Apostles (died circa 80 & 62, respectively).

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

'Tis the Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter (Latin: Pascha, meaning "Passover"): Pascha-link & Wikipedia-link Paschaltide.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Feast of Saints Philip & James
The First Letter to the Corinthians, chapter fifteen, verses one thru eight;
Psalm Nineteen (R/. five; or, "Alleluia"), verses two & three, four & five;
The Gospel according to John, chapter fourteen, verses six thru fourteen.

Commentary: Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):

Friends, today we read the wonderful and mysterious passage from the fourteenth chapter of John’s Gospel. The disciples are gathered around Jesus at the Last Supper, abiding in intimacy with him, asking questions and seeking wisdom.

Then listen to Jesus’ words: “If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Paul refers to Jesus as the “icon of the invisible God.” What both Jesus and Paul are saying is that Jesus’ words are the Father’s words and his deeds are the Father’s deeds.

Philip, one of the first disciples chosen, still doesn’t get this. He says, “Master, show us the Father.” What he missed was the humility of the Logos: “The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.” Neither the words nor the deeds of Jesus are “his own.” They are received from the Father.

Video reflection by Deacon Arthur L. Miller (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops): Paschal Reflection.

Video reflection by Doctor Tim Gray (Augustine Institute/Formed.org): Paschal Reflection.

Papal Quote o' the Day

"From Mary we learn to surrender to God's will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son & the Son of God."
—Pope Saint John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast: 22 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"Announce it, & let it be announced to the whole world, that I set neither limit nor measure to my gifts of grace for those who seek them in My Heart."
—Jesus Christ to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, V.H.M. (1647-1690, feast: 16 October)

Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day

"Today God continues to call—you & me—but do we listen?"
—Saint Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)

Archbishop Sheen Quote o' the Day

"Believe the incredible & you can do the impossible."
—Venerable Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)