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May 2019
Saint John I
Saint John I’s Story (c. 470 – May 18, 526) Pope John I inherited the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Christ. Italy had been ruled for 30 years by an emperor who espoused the heresy, though he treated the empire’s Catholics with toleration. His policy changed at about the time the young John was elected pope. When the eastern emperor began imposing severe measures on the Arians of his area, the western emperor forced John to head a…
Find out more »Parish Devotion for May 18th 2019 – Month of Our Lady The Blessed Virgin – Saturdays
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Find out more »Daily Readings Saturday 18th May 2019
Saturday 18 May 2019 Saturday of the 4th week of Eastertide or Saint John I Pope Martyr Liturgical Colour: White. Entrance Antiphon: cf. 1 Pt 2: 9 O chosen people proclaim the mighty works of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light alleluia. Collect O God who in the celebration of Easter graciously give to the world the healing of heavenly remedies show benevolence to your Church that our present observance may benefit us for eternal…
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Saint Theophilus of Corte
Saint Theophilus of Corte’s Story (October 30, 1676 – June 17, 1740) If we expect saints to do marvelous things continually and to leave us many memorable quotes, we are bound to be disappointed with Saint Theophilus. The mystery of God’s grace in a person’s life, however, has a beauty all its own. Theophilus was born in Corsica of rich and noble parents. As a young man, he entered the Franciscans and soon showed his love for solitude and prayer.…
Find out more »Daily Readings Sunday 19th May 2019
Sunday 19 May 2019 5th Sunday of Easter Liturgical Colour: White. Entrance Antiphon: cf. Ps 97: 1-2 O sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance alleluia. Collect Almighty ever-living God constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may under your protective care bear much fruit and come to the joys of life eternal.…
Find out more »Saint Bernardine of Siena
Saint Bernardine of Siena’s Story (September 8, 1380 – May 20, 1444) Most of the saints suffer great personal opposition, even persecution. Bernardine, by contrast, seems more like a human dynamo who simply took on the needs of the world. He was the greatest preacher of his time, journeying across Italy, calming strife-torn cities, attacking the paganism he found rampant, attracting crowds of 30,000, following St. Francis of Assisi’s admonition to preach about “vice and virtue, punishment and glory.” Compared with…
Find out more »Parish Devotion for May 20th 2019 – Month of Our Lady The Blessed Virgin – Mondays
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Find out more »Daily Readings Monday 20th May 2019
Monday 20 May 2019 Monday of the 5th week of Eastertide or Saint Bernardine of Siena Priest Liturgical Colour: White. Entrance Antiphon: The Good Shepherd has risen who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock alleluia. Collect May your right hand O Lord we pray encompass your family with perpetual help so that defended from all wickedness by the Resurrection of your Only Begotten Son we may make our way by means of your…
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