Catholic Missal of the day: Saturday, January 19 2019

Saturday of the First week in Ordinary Time

Saturday of the First week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

Letter to the Hebrews

4,12-16.

]The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
]No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.
]Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.
]For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.
]So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

Psalm

Psalms

19(18),8.9.10.15.

]The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
]The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.  
]The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
]Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart
find favor before you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark

2,13-17.

]Jesus went out along the sea. All the crowd came to him and he taught them.
]As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting at the customs post. He said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him.
]While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him.
]Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
]Jesus heard this and said to them (that), "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."

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St. Canutus(King of Denmark(1040-1086))

SAINT CANUTUS King of Denmark and Martyr (1040-1086) King Canutus of Denmark was naturally gifted in intellect and bodily constitution. It is hard to say whether he excelled more in spirituality or in conduct and skill in war. During his reign, he cleared the seas of pirates and subdued neighboring provinces that attacked Denmark. The kingdom of Denmark was elective until the year 1660. When Canutus' father passed away, his eldest brother, Harold, became king. Harold passed away after reigning for two years and Canutus succeeded him. Canutus triumphed over Denmark's enemies and planted the faith in conquered provinces. Amid his victories, he prostrated himself before the crucifix and offered himself and his kingdom to the King of kings (1 Tim. 6:15). Canutus married Eltha, a daughter of Robert, the earl of Flanders. He enforced laws that repressed violence and tyranny without respect to persons. He honored holy men and granted privileges to the clergy. He showed a royal munificence in building and adorning churches and gave the crown that he wore to a church in the capitol: his place of residence where the kings of Denmark are still buried. To the virtues of a king, Canutus added the virtues of a saint. When he was ambushed at church by rebels, he perceived the danger, but confessed his sins and received Holy Communion. He was martyred when a javelin struck him. He continues interceeding in related causes and especially for Danes.

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St. Wulfstan()

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