Catholic Missal of the day: Friday, April 26 2019
Friday of Easter week
Friday of Easter week
1. ReadingActs of the Apostles
4,1-12.]After the crippled man had been cured, while Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them,
]disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
]They laid hands on them and put them in custody until the next day, since it was already evening.
]But many of those who heard the word came to believe and (the) number of men grew to (about) five thousand.
]On the next day, their leaders, elders, and scribes were assembled in Jerusalem,
]with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly class.
]They brought them into their presence and questioned them, "By what power or by what name have you done this?"
]Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, "Leaders of the people and elders:
]If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved,
]then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead; in his name this man stands before you healed.
]He is 'the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.'
]There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved."
Psalms
118(117),1-2.4.22-24.25-27a.]Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
]Let the house of Israel say,
"His mercy endures forever."
]Let those who fear the LORD say,
“His mercy endures forever.”
]The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
]By the LORD has this been done;
it is wonderful in our eyes.
]This is the day the LORD has made;
let us be glad and rejoice in it.
]O LORD, grant salvation!
O LORD, grant prosperity!
]Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD;
we bless you from the house of the LORD.
]The LORD is God, and he has given us light.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John
21,1-14.]Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way.
]Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee's sons, and two others of his disciples.
]Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We also will come with you." So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
]When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.
]Jesus said to them, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?" They answered him, "No."
]So he said to them, "Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something." So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish.
]So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord." When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea.
]The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish.
]When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread.
]Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you just caught."
]So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn.
]Jesus said to them, "Come, have breakfast." And none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they realized it was the Lord.
]Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish.
]This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead.
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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