Catholic Missal of the day: Tuesday, April 26 2016
Tuesday of the Fifth week of Easter
Tuesday of the Fifth week of Easter
1. ReadingActs of the Apostles
14,19-28.]In those days, some Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
]But when the disciples gathered around him, he got up and entered the city. On the following day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
]After they had proclaimed the good news to that city and made a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch.
]They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, "It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God."
]They appointed presbyters for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith.
]Then they traveled through Pisidia and reached Pamphylia.
]After proclaiming the word at Perga they went down to Attalia.
]From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now accomplished.
]And when they arrived, they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
]Then they spent no little time with the disciples.
Psalms
145(144),10-11.12-13ab.21.]Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
]Let them discourse of the glory of your Kingdom
and speak of your might.
]Making known to men your might
and the glorious splendor of your Kingdom.
]Your Kingdom is a Kingdom for all ages,
]and your dominion endures through all generations.
]May my mouth speak the praise of the LORD,
and may all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John
14,27-31a.]Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
]You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
]And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.
]I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me,
]but the world must know that I love the Father and that I do just as the Father has commanded me."
St. Raphael Arnáiz Barón(Trappist Monk (1911-1938))
SAINT RAPHAEL ARNÁIZ BARÓNTrappist Monk (1911-1938) Raphael Arnáiz Barón was born in Burgos, Spain, on April 9, 1911, to a prominent and devout family. He was baptized and confirmed in Burgos and began his schooling at the city's Jesuit college. In 1919, he received first Holy Communion. Colibacillosis and persistent fevers forced Raphael to postpone his studies. He attributed his recovery to the special intervention of Holy Mother Mary. Therefore, Raphael's father consecrated him to the Virgin of Pilar in Zaragoza. This experience took place in the late summer of 1921 and profoundly affected Raphael. When the family moved to Oviedo, Raphael continued secondary schooling with the Jesuits and obtained a diploma in science. He afterward enrolled at the School of Architecture in Madrid. He adhered to a schedule to maximize his professional and spiritual life. Raphael possessed a brilliant and eclectic mind, a deep sense of friendship and fine features. He was blessed with a happy and jovial nature, was athletic, artistic and appreciated music and theatre. As he matured, his spiritual experience of Christianity deepened. Despite his demanding schedule, Raphael made daily visits to the Blessed Sacrament at the Chapel of Caballero de Gracia. He even joined the Nocturnal Adoration Association and faithfully stood vigil before the Blessed Sacrament. He was disposed to listening, and thereby discerned God's invitation to religious life. Raphael had been in contact with the Trappist monastery of San Isidro de Dueñas and felt drawn to them. In December of 1933, he suddenly broke off his professional studies. On January 16, 1934, he entered the monastery of San Isidro. The first months of his noviciate was during Lent. He readily embraced all the austerities of Trappist life. Raphael mysteriously participated in the Cross when he was seized by sudden and painful diabetes mellitus. He was forced to leave the monastery and receive medical care. Barely recovered, Raphael returned to the monastery, but his illness forced him to leave for treatment again and again. He faithfully and generously responded to God's call, lovingly accepted the mystery of the Cross and kept a tender and filial devotion to the Virgin Mary. Raphael passed at 27 years old on April 26, 1938. He was buried at the monastery's cemetery, and later at the Abbey church. His life and many spiritual writings were collected and submitted for the causes for saints. He has been described as one of the great mystics of the twentieth century. On August 19, 1989, World Youth Day, Pope John Paul II, proposed Raphael Arnáiz Barón as a model for young people. He beatified Raphael on September 27, 1992.St. Raphael was canonized on October 11, 2009, by Pope Benedict XVI. He is a friend and intercessor for young people.
St. Cletus(Pope and Martyr († c. 88))
SAINT CLETUS Pope and Martyr ( c. 88) Saint Cletus was the third bishop of Rome. He succeeded St. Linus after the latter was martyred. He was also among St. Peter's first disciples. The circumstances of St. Cletus' life hint at his eminent virtue. He presided for twelve years, from the years 76 to 88. He ordained priests, and the record thereof is one of the earliest manuscripts describing holy orders. The canon of the Roman Mass, Bede and other martyrologists style St. Cletus as a martyr. He was buried near St. Linus in the Vatican. His relics remain there to this day.
St. Marcellinus(Pope and Martyr († 304))
SAINT MARCELLINUS Pope and Martyr ( 304) St. Marcellinus succeeded St. Coins as bishop of Rome in 296. He was martyred one year after Diocletian's persecution began in 303. He sat in St. Peter's chair for eight years, three months and 25 days, guarding the Church against heresies and persecutions. He is among the first 31 popes, 28 of whom were martyred.
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