Catholic Missal of the day: Tuesday, January 12 2016
Tuesday of the First week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday of the First week in Ordinary Time
1. Reading1st book of Samuel
1,9-20.]Hannah rose after a meal at Shiloh, and presented herself before the LORD; at the time, Eli the priest was sitting on a chair near the doorpost of the LORD's temple.
]In her bitterness she prayed to the LORD, weeping copiously,
]and she made a vow, promising: "O LORD of hosts, if you look with pity on the misery of your handmaid, if you remember me and do not forget me, if you give your handmaid a male child, I will give him to the LORD for as long as he lives; neither wine nor liquor shall he drink, and no razor shall ever touch his head."
]As she remained long at prayer before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth,
]for Hannah was praying silently; though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli, thinking her drunk,
]said to her, "How long will you make a drunken show of yourself? Sober up from your wine!"
]"It isn't that, my lord," Hannah answered. "I am an unhappy woman. I have had neither wine nor liquor; I was only pouring out my troubles to the LORD.
]Do not think your handmaid a ne'er-do-well; my prayer has been prompted by my deep sorrow and misery."
]Eli said, "Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him."
]She replied, "Think kindly of your maidservant," and left. She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and no longer appeared downcast.
]Early the next morning they worshiped before the LORD, and then returned to their home in Ramah. When Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, the LORD remembered her.
]She conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel, since she had asked the LORD for him.
1st book of Samuel
2,1.4-5.6-7.8abcd.]My heart exults in the LORD,
my horn is exalted in my God.
I have swallowed up my enemies;
I rejoice in my victory.
]The bows of the mighty are broken,
while the tottering gird on strength.
]The well-fed hire themselves out for bread,
while the hungry batten on spoil.
The barren wife bears seven sons,
while the mother of many languishes.
]The LORD puts to death and gives life;
He casts down to the nether world;
He raises up again.
]The LORD makes poor and makes rich,
He humbles, he also exalts.
]He raises the needy from the dust;
]from the dung heap he lifts up the poor,
]to seat them with nobles
]and make a glorious throne their heritage.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark
1,21b-28.]Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.
]The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.
]In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit;
]he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"
]Jesus rebuked him and said, "Quiet! Come out of him!"
]The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.
]All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him."
]His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys(Foundress (1620-1700))
SAINT MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS 1620-1700 Foundress of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in Troyes, in the province of Champagne, France, on Good Friday, April 17, 1620. She was baptized in Saint-Jean's church near her home. Marguerite was the sixth of twelve children. Her parents were Abraham Bourgeoys and Guillemette Gamier. She was blessed to grow up in a milieu that was middle class and Christian. Marguerite was 19 when her mother passed away. The following year, during a procession for Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, she had an unforgettable experience. Her eyes rested on the statue of the Blessed Virgin and she was inspired to consecrate herself to the service of the Church. With that unchanging fidelity to what she sensed was God's will, she set about discerning her specific vocation. She registered as a member of the extern congregation of Troyes: an association of young girls devoted to the charitable work of teaching children in the poor districts. While conducting apostolate, she learned about the foundation of Ville Marie in Canada. The year was 1642 when she received the calling to missionary life. This was affirmed in 1652 when she met Monsieur de Maisonneuve, the founder and governor of the settlement in New France. He was searching for someone to volunteer for the instruction of French and native children. Our Lady, the Holy Virgin Mary, reaffirmed Marguerite's calling in a locution: "Go, I will not forsake you." Marguerite left Troyes in February 1653 and arrived in Montreal the following November 16. In order to encourage expressions of faith, Marguerite restored the cross on Mount Royal after its destruction by hostile tribes. She also began the construction of a chapel dedicated to Notre-Dame de Bon Secours. She was convinced that the family is a critical institution and devoted herself to women who had a vocation for marriage. In 1658, she opened the first school in Montreal in a stable given to her by the governor. She also organized an extern congregation patterned after the one in Troyes, but adapted to local needs. This enabled her to help women as far as the instruction of children was concerned. In 1659, she began receiving ladies who were recommended by "les cures" in France, or endowed by the King to establish homes in Montreal. Her activities brought forth a school system and a network of social services that gradually extended to the whole country: leading people to refer to Marguerite as "Mother of the Community." On three occasions, Marguerite made trips to France to obtain help. In 1658, the group of teachers who associated themselves with her in the life of prayer, heroic detachment and untiring devotedness presented the image of a religious institute. The group was inspired by the "vie voyagere" of Our Lady and desired to remain uncloistered, which was an innovation at the time. Their foundation steadily progressed with much sacrifice. The Congregation de Notre-Dame received its civil charter from Louis XIV in 1671 and canonical approbation by decree of the bishop of Quebec in 1676. The Constitutions of the Community were approved in 1698. The foundation being assured, Sister Bourgeoys could leave the work to others. She passed away in Montreal on January 12, 1700, acknowledged for her sanctity and heroic virtues. Forty members of the Congregation de Notre-Dame were there to continue her work. Her last generous act was to offer herself as a sacrifice of prayer for the return to health of a young sister. She is rightly considered co-foundress of Montreal; along with the nurse Jeanne Mance and the master designer Monsieur de Maisonneuve. The educative and apostolic efforts of Marguerite Bourgeoys continues through the members of the community that she founded. More than 2,600 Sisters of the Congregation de Notre-Dame work in fields of action according to the needs of time and place: in schools, colleges and universities, in promoting family, parish and diocesan activities. They are on mission in Canada, the United States, Japan, Latin America and Cameroon. Most recently, they established a house in France. On November 12, 1950, Pope Pius XII beatified Marguerite Bourgeoys. Pope John Paul II canonized her on October 31, 1982: giving the Canadian Church its first female saint.
St. Aelred(Abbot (1109-1167))
SAINT AELRED OF RIEVAULX Abbot (1109-1167) "One thing thou lackest." In these words, God called Aelred from the court of a royal, David of Scotland, to the silence of the cloister. He left the king, his companions and his dearest friends. He was "sent," convinced of the perils his soul faced in the world. Upon entering the Cistercian Order, his yearning for sympathy tempted him to forget their rule of perpetual silence. He broke the rule just once when he interrupted his brother Simon's focus. He immediately prostrated himself and repented for not listening to others' hearts. He alsoresolved to let nothing interupt his communion with God. At his superior's behest, Aelred composed his great works, the Spiritual Friendship and the Mirror of Charity. In the latter work, he says that true love of God is only to be obtained by joining ourselves in all things to the Passion of Christ. Hefounded Rieveaux Abbey in England and served as its abbot. Before passing away in 1167, he was the superior of three hundred monks.
St. Benedict Biscop(Abbot (c. 628 – 690))
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