Catholic Missal of the day: Friday, December 1 2017
Friday of the Thirty-fourth week in Ordinary Time
Friday of the Thirty-fourth week in Ordinary Time
1. ReadingBook of Daniel
7,2-14.]In a vision I, Daniel, saw during the night, the four winds of heaven stirred up the great sea,
]from which emerged four immense beasts, each different from the others.
]The first was like a lion, but with eagle's wings. While I watched, the wings were plucked; it was raised from the ground to stand on two feet like a man, and given a human mind.
]The second was like a bear; it was raised up on one side, and among the teeth in its mouth were three tusks. It was given the order, "Up, devour much flesh."
]After this I looked and saw another beast, like a leopard; on its back were four wings like those of a bird, and it had four heads. To this beast dominion was given.
]After this, in the visions of the night I saw the fourth beast, different from all the others, terrifying, horrible, and of extraordinary strength; it had great iron teeth with which it devoured and crushed, and what was left it trampled with its feet.
]I was considering the ten horns it had, when suddenly another, a little horn, sprang out of their midst, and three of the previous horns were torn away to make room for it. This horn had eyes like a man, and a mouth that spoke arrogantly.
]As I watched, Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was snow bright, and the hair on his head as white as wool; His throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire.
]A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads attended him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.
]I watched, then, from the first of the arrogant words which the horn spoke, until the beast was slain and its body thrown into the fire to be burnt up.
]The other beasts, which also lost their dominion, were granted a prolongation of life for a time and a season.
]As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him,
]He received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed.
Book of Daniel
3,75.76.77.78.79.80.81.]Mountains and hills, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
]Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
]You springs, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
]Seas and rivers, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
]You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
]All you birds of the air, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
]All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke
21,29-33.]Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees.
]When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near;
]in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
]Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.
]Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."
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.
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