Catholic Missal of the day: Thursday, April 26 2018
Thursday of the Fourth week of Easter
Thursday of the Fourth week of Easter
1. ReadingActs of the Apostles
13,13-25.]From Paphos, Paul and his companions set sail and arrived at Perga in Pamphylia. But John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
]They continued on from Perga and reached Antioch in Pisidia. On the sabbath they entered (into) the synagogue and took their seats.
]After the reading of the law and the prophets, the synagogue officials sent word to them, "My brothers, if one of you has a word of exhortation for the people, please speak."
]So Paul got up, motioned with his hand, and said, "Fellow Israelites and you others who are God-fearing, listen.
]The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and exalted the people during their sojourn in the land of Egypt. With uplifted arm he led them out of it
]and for about forty years he put up with them in the desert.
]When he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance
]at the end of about four hundred and fifty years. After these things he provided judges up to Samuel (the) prophet.
]Then they asked for a king. God gave them Saul, son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.
]Then he removed him and raised up David as their king; of him he testified, 'I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will carry out my every wish.'
]From this man's descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus.
]John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel;
]and as John was completing his course, he would say, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.'"
Psalms
89(88),2-3.21-22.25.27.]The favors of the LORD I will sing forever;
through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
]For you have said, “My kindness is established forever”;
in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.
]I have chosen David, my servant;
with my holy oil I have anointed him.
]That my hand will be with him;
and that my arm will make him strong.
]My loyalty and love will be with him;
through my name his horn will be exalted.
]“He shall say of me, 'You are my father,
my God, the Rock, my savior.'
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John
13,16-20.]When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, he said to them: "Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him.
]If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it.
]I am not speaking of all of you. I know those whom I have chosen. But so that the scripture might be fulfilled, 'The one who ate my food has raised his heel against me.'
]From now on I am telling you before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe that I AM.
]Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent 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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