Saints and the Liturgical Year

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May 27, 2012 - Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity):

Collect (Mass during the day):
"O God, who by the mystery of today's great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
Through our Lord jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/zXfi1F

For more on the Solemnity of Pentecost, see link:
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-05-27

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May 27 - St. Augustine of Cantebury, Bishop (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
"O God, who by the preaching
of the Bishop Saint Augustine of Canterbury
led the English peoples to the Gospel,
grant, we pray, that the fruits of his labors
may remain ever abundant in your Church.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

"Pope St. Gregory the Great sent St. Augustine (d.604) to England to convert the English people to Christianity. He baptized King Ethelbert of Kent and many of his subjects. At Canterbury St. Augustine founded a monastery and his episcopal see." (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Augustine of Canterbury and other saints of the day, see links:
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint...canterbury.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=42

[Amiciel]

Originally Posted by grateful_child

May 27, 2012 - Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity):

Collect (Mass during the day):
"O God, who by the mystery of today's great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
Through our Lord jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/zXfi1F

For more on the Solemnity of Pentecost, see link:
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-05-27

Happy Feast of the Pentecost, grateful_child. Here's a hymn / prayer to the Holy Spirit I am offering for us and for our readers:

"Breathe on me, breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with you I have one will,
To live and to endure.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
My soul with grace refine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with your fire divine.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
So I shall never die,
But live with you the perfect life
In your eternity."
(Edwin Hatch, adapted by Anthony G. Petti, New Catholic Hymnal, London: Faber Music Ltd., 1970).

"Take a quiet moment in prayer. In faith, see Jesus before you. Ask him to breathe on you the gift of the Holy Spirit." (George T. Montague, SM; Holy Spirit Make Your Home in Me, p. 33).[/i]

[grateful_child]

Originally Posted by Amiciel

Happy Feast of the Pentecost, grateful_child. Here's a hymn / prayer to the Holy Spirit I am offering for us and for our readers:

"Breathe on me, breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with you I have one will,
To live and to endure.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
My soul with grace refine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with your fire divine.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
So I shall never die,
But live with you the perfect life
In your eternity."
(Edwin Hatch, adapted by Anthony G. Petti, New Catholic Hymnal, London: Faber Music Ltd., 1970).

"Take a quiet moment in prayer. In faith, see Jesus before you. Ask him to breathe on you the gift of the Holy Spirit." (George T. Montague, SM; Holy Spirit Make Your Home in Me, p. 33).[/i]

Amiciel, Thanks for this very beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit! I find the quote from Fr. Montague's book VERY helpful!

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May 28, 2012 - Monday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Opening Prayer: - "On the weekdays of Ordinary Time, these prayers may be taken from the preceding Sunday, from another Sunday of Ordinary Time, or from the Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions." (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/zH416s


May 28 - St. Germanus:

St. Germanus was an abbot and bishop of Paris. He was born in 496 in France; he died in 576.

For more on St. Germanus and other saints of the day, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/G/stgermanus.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=43
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-05-28

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May 29, 2012 - Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/z4Nvit


May 29 - St. Maximinus of Trier, Bishop:

For more on St. Maximinus of Trier and other saints of the day, see links:
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint...nusoftrier.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=43

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May 30, 2012 - Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/zUImnP


May 30 - St. Joan of Arc:

St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France. She is also the patron saint of captives, prisoners, militants, soldiers, Women's Army Corps ...

For more on St. Joan of Arc and other saints of the day, see link:

www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjoanofarc.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=43
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-05-30

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May 31, 2012 - Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time


May 31 - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast):

Collect:
"Almighty ever-living God,
who, while the Blessed Virgin Mary was carrying your Son in her womb,
inspired her to visit Elizabeth,
grant us, we pray,
that, faithful to the promptings of the Spirit,
we may magnify your greatness
with the Virgin Mary at all times.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

"This is celebrated between the Annunciation and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, as recorded in St. Matthew's Gospel. The Visitation is the meeting between the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist. Our Lady's Magnificat is a manifestation of her humility before God, and her readiness to serve St. Elizabeth's temporal needs is a lesson in charity." (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on the feast of the Visitation and other saints of the day, see links:
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-05-31
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint...virginmary.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=43

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Originally Posted by grateful_child

May 31, 2012 - Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/z4LOX3

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June 1, 2012 - Friday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time:

St. Justin, Martyr (Memorial):

Collect:
"O God, who through the folly of the Cross
wondrously taught Saint Justin the Martyr
the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,
grant us, through his intercession,
that, having rejected deception and error,
we may become steadfast in the faith.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

"St. Justin (d.165) was a philosopher born in Samaria. A convert to Christianity, he passionately sought after the truth, which he found in Christ. He defended the Christian Faith in his writings, notably in his Apologies and Dialogue with Trypho. He was martyred in Rome during the reign of Marcus Aurelius." (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Justin and other saints of the day, see links:
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-06-01
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjustin.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=43

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June 2, 2012 - Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
Today is also the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1st Saturday).

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp232.com/zndNVO


June 2 - Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs:

Collect:
"O God, who surround us with protection
through the glorious confession
of the Martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter,
grant that we may profit by imitating them
and be upheld by their prayer.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

"Sts. Marcellinus and Peter (d. 304) were martyred under Diocletian. Their names are included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I)." (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on Sts. Marcellinus and Peter and other saints of the day, see links:
http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-06-02
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint...inus_peter.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=44

[Amiciel]

Originally Posted by grateful_child

June 2, 2012 - Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
Today is also the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1st Saturday).

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp232.com/zndNVO

Hi, grateful_child. I find today's reflection beautiful and truly encouraging! I shall be posting it on the wall of our group, (Petitions Before the Blessed Sacrament), for our members to read too.

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June 3, 2012 - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:

Collect:
"God, our Father, who by sending into the world
the word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/zUgWpG

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June 3 - Sts. Charles Lwanga, Joseph Mkasa, Martyrs of Uganda (Memorial):

Collect:
"O God, who have made the blood of Martyrs
the seed of Christians,
mercifully grant that the field which is your Church,
watered by the blood
shed by Saints Charles Lwanga and his companions,
may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

"King Mwanga of Uganda launched persecutions of Christians in response to their opposition to his homosexual and corrupt court. St. Charles (d. 1886), the master of his pages, was martyred with fourteen other pages on June, 1886; many of their companions were killed later (d. 1886 - 1887)." (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Charles Lwanga, Joseph Mkasa and other saints of the day, see links:
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint...osephmkasa.asp
http://forums.catholic.com/showthrea...622273&page=44


June 3 - St. Clotilde, Queen:

St. Clotilde was born at Lyons and was the daughter of the King of Burgundy. She married Clovis, King of the Salian Franks who she later converted to Christianity.
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stclotilde.asp

[grateful_child]

Originally Posted by grateful_child

June 3, 2012 - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:

Collect:
"God, our Father, who by sending into the world
the word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Today's Scripture readings and reflection:
http://ymlp.com/zUgWpG

http://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...ate=2012-06-03