Catholic Missal of the day: Thursday, December 1 2016
Thursday of the First week of Advent
Thursday of the First week of Advent
1. ReadingBook of Isaiah
26,1-6.]On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: "A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us.
]Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith.
]A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in you."
]Trust in the LORD forever! For the LORD is an eternal Rock.
]He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city he brings down; He tumbles it to the ground, levels it with the dust.
]It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor.
Psalms
118(117),1.8-9.19-21.25-27a.]Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
]It is better to take refuge in the LORD
Than to trust in man.
]It is better to take refuge in the LORD
Than to trust in princes.
]Open to me the gates of justice;
I will enter them and give thanks to the LORD.
]This is the gate of the LORD;
the just shall enter it.
]I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me
and have been my savior.
]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 Matthew
7,21.24-27.]Jesus said to his disciples: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
]Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
]The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.
]And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand.
]The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined."
St. Charles of Jesus(Priest (1858-1916))
SAINT CHARLES OF JESUS Charles de Foucauld Priest (1858-1916) St. Charles of Jesus was born in Strasbourg, France, on September 15, 1858. He was orphaned at 6 years old and was raised by grandfather together with his sister. He followed in his grandfather's footsteps by taking up a military career. Charles lost his faith as an adolescent. He squandered his inheritance like the prodigal son and exhibited hedonism at the military academy. In 1883, he undertook a risky exploration of Morocco. Upon seeing the way Muslims expressed their faith, Charles questioned God and began repeating, ‘‘My God, if you exist, let me come to know you.’’ When Charles returned to France, the warm and respectful welcome he received from his Christian family motivated him continue searching. Under the guidance of Fr. Huvelin, Charles rediscovered God in October 1886. Referring to his conversion, he said, ‘‘As soon as I believed in God, I understood that I could not do otherwise than to live for him alone.’’ A pilgrimage to the Holy Land revealed Charles' vocation: Following Jesus' life in Nazareth. He first spent 7 years as a Trappist in France, and later in Akbès, Syria. Afterward, he led a solitary life of prayer and adoration near a convent of Poor Clares in Nazareth. After Charles was ordained at 43 years old, he went to the Sahara: living first in Beni Abbès and later in Tamanrasset among the Tuaregs of the Hoggar. He wanted to be among those who were ‘‘the furthest removed, the most abandoned.’’ He wanted all who drew close to him to find in him a brother, ‘‘a universal brother.’’ With great respect for the culture and the faith among those he lived, his desire was to ‘‘shout the Gospel with his life.’’ ‘‘I would like to be sufficiently good that people would say, ‘If such is the servant, what must the Master be like?'’’ St. Charles always dreamed of sharing his vocation with others. After writing several rules for religious life, he concluded that the ‘‘life of Nazareth,’’ seeking God in an active and contemplative life, could be led by all. On the evening of December 1, 1916, Fr. Charles was killed by bandits who encircled his house. Miracles obtained through his intercession prove that he attained the beatific vision. Today, the spiritual family of St. Charles encompasses several associations, religious communities and secular institutes for both priests and lay people.
St. Eligius(Bishop († 665))
SAINT ELIGIUSBishop( 665) St. Eligius was a French goldsmith who became a bishop. He surrendered all his wealth and talents, took up the Cross, uplifted Christendom and freed captives. He grew up in an era when Irish monks under Columbanus established monasteries in Europe, which likely formed his spirituality and inspired his later works. St. Eligius became an apprentice to a master of the mint. His close proximity and charisma led to him being awarded a commission to craft King Clotaire's throne. With the precious stones given to him, he made two thrones instead of one. After crafting the golden reliefs for the tomb of St. Germain, he was appointed master of the mint for King Clotaire and the Merovingian dynasty. St. Eligius was an advisor to the royal family. He was a dignitary, but maintained his ascetical practices. He was a wonder in the sense of being rich and powerful; and then surrendering his wealth to purchase the freedom of slaves and founding monasteries. He wa ordained a priest and bishop during the reign of Queen Nanthild and banned the sale of religious offices. As the bishop of Noyon in northern France, St. Eligius evangelized the various pagan tribes along tne north coast. He founded monasteries and Churches and enshrined the relics of saints. He continued serving the Church until passing away on December 1, 660. He is the patron saint of metalworkers.
St. Florence()
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