Catholic Missal of the day: Wednesday, April 26 2017
Wednesday of the Second week of Easter
Wednesday of the Second week of Easter
1. ReadingActs of the Apostles
5,17-26.]The high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy,
]laid hands upon the apostles and put them in the public jail.
]But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said,
]"Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life."
]When they heard this, they went to the temple early in the morning and taught. When the high priest and his companions arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin, the full senate of the Israelites, and sent to the jail to have them brought in.
]But the court officers who went did not find them in the prison, so they came back and reported,
]"We found the jail securely locked and the guards stationed outside the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside."
]When they heard this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss about them, as to what this would come to.
]Then someone came in and reported to them, "The men whom you put in prison are in the temple area and are teaching the people."
]Then the captain and the court officers went and brought them in, but without force, because they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
Psalms
34(33),2-3.4-5.6-7.8-9.]I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
]Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.
]Glorify the LORD with me,
let us together extol his name.
]I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
]Look to him that you may be radiant with joy,
and your faces may not blush with shame.
]When the poor one called out, the LORD heard,
and from all his distress he saved him.
]The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
]Taste and see how good the LORD is;
blessed the man who takes refuge in him.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John
3,16-21.]God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
]For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
]Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
]And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil.
]For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.
]But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.
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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