'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr (died circa 79, of Ravenna), inaugural Bishop of Ravenna (64-79), martyred in the reign of the Roman emperor Vespasian: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, & Wikipedia-link; Diocese-link & Wikipedia-link Ravenna-Cervia.
'Tis also the festival of Elijah the Prophet (ninth century B.C., A.K.A. the Tishbite): Prophet-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Joseph Barsabbas, Bishop & Martyr (died circa 68, A.K.A. Justus) martyred by order of the future Roman emperor Vespasian: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: One of two candidates to assume the office of Apostle vacated by the traitor Judas Iscariot. The other man, Saint Matthias, was chosen by the Holy Spirit.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Margaret of Antioch, Virgin & Martyr (circa 289-304; also spelt Margherita, A.K.A. Marina the Great Martyr), martyred in the reign of the Roman emperors Diocletian & Maximian, a victim of the Great Persecution (303-313); one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers: Martyr-link ūna, Martyr-link duæ, & Wikipedia-link; Persecutions-link & Wikipedia-link Persecution; & Holy Helpers-link & Wikipedia-link Holy Helpers.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Aurelius of Carthage, Bishop (died circa 430), Bishop of Carthage (391-430): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Diocese-link & Wikipedia-link Carthage.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Vulmar, Priest & Abbot (died 689): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also the festival of Blessed Luigi Novarese, Priest (1914-1984), co-founder of the Apostolate of the Suffering (1947) & the Silent Workers of the Cross (1950), founder of the Marian Priest League (1943) & the Brothers & Sisters of the Sick (1952): Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis the Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time (Tempus per annum, "time through the year"): Wikipedia-link.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
The Book of Exodus, chapter three, verses thirteen thru twenty;
Psalm One Hundred Five (R/. eight[a]; or, "Alleluia"), verses one & five, eight & nine, twenty-four & twenty-five, & twenty-six & twenty-seven;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter eleven, verses twenty-eight, twenty-nine, & thirty.
Commentary: Daily Readings.
Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, in today’s Gospel, the Lord offers to relieve us of our burdens. He is identifying everyone who feels oppressed by the world: by sin, worries, suffering, injustice, the death of a relative or friend, the fear of death—whatever it may be.Video reflection by Monsignor James Vlaun (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops): Daily Reflection.
Relief comes when we submit to his kingship, his new way of ordering things. We are meant to imagine ourselves as pack animals who have been tied under a yoke and are under the command of a farmer. It seems rather demeaning, but this is what submission to Christ’s lordship looks like: we serve his purposes and go where he wants us to go.
Is Christ commanding your life in every detail? Is he the Lord of your family life? Of your recreational life? Of your professional life? Is he Lord of every room in your house, including the bedroom? Are you totally given over to him, under his lordship?
I know that this may sound oppressive, but remember, "My yoke is easy, and my burden light." When we surrender to the path of love that he has laid out for us, our lives become infinitely lighter, easier, and more joyful, for we are moving with the divine purpose.
Video reflection by Doctor Tim Gray (Augustine Institute/Formed.org): Daily Reflection.
Audio reflection by Ms. Joan Watson (St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology): Letters from Home.
Mass Readings—Optional Memorial of Saint Apollinaris
The Book of Ezekiel, chapter thirty-four, verses eleven thru sixteen;
Psalm Twenty-three (R/. one), verses one, two, & three(a); four; five; & six;
The Gospel according to John, chapter ten, verses eleven thru sixteen.
Commentary: Memorial Readings.
Papal Quote o' the Day
"How do we picture Christ? What does Jesus seem to be like at first sight? Once again, His Own words help us. He said, 'I am meek & humble of heart.' This is how Jesus wishes to be seen."Saint Quote o' the Day
—Pope Saint Paul VI (1897-1978, r. 1963-1978; feast: 29 May)
"To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan."Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day
—Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006, feast: 12 October)
"We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean in the whole scheme of things, but not for the people we serve. So, our work may be just a drop in the ocean, but if that drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something."Archbishop Sheen Quote o' the Day
—Saint Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)
"You can quickly become tried ofpleasures, but you can never tire of joys."
—Venerable Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
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