Friday of the Thirteenth week in Ordinary Time

Book of Amos

Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land!
"When will the new moon be over," you ask, "that we may sell our grain, and the sabbath, that we may display the wheat? We will diminish the ephah, add to the shekel, and fix our scales for cheating!
We will buy the lowly man for silver, and the poor man for a pair of sandals; even the refuse of the wheat we will sell!"
On that day, says the Lord GOD, I will make the sun set at midday and cover the earth with darkness in broad daylight.
I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentations. I will cover the loins of all with sackcloth and make every head bald. I will make them mourn as for an only son, and bring their day to a bitter end.
Yes, days are coming, says the Lord GOD, when I will send famine upon the land: Not a famine of bread, or thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the LORD.
Then shall they wander from sea to sea and rove from the north to the east In search of the word of the LORD, but they shall not find it.

Psalms

Blessed are they who observe his decrees,
who seek him with all their heart.
With all my heart I seek you;
let me not stray from your commands.
My soul is consumed with longing
for your ordinances at all times.
The way of truth I have chosen;
I have set your ordinances before me.
Behold, I long for your precepts;
in your justice give me life.
I gasp with open mouth,
in my yearning for your commands.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew

As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew 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 came and sat with Jesus and his disciples.
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
He heard this and said, "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.
Go and learn the meaning of the words, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."

St. Junípero Serra Ferrer(O.F.M.)

Junípero Serra Ferrer, O.F.M. (November 24, 1713– August 28, 1784) Junípero Serra Ferrer, O.F.M. was a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja California and the first nine of twenty-one Spanish missions in California from San Diego to San Francisco. At the time, the missions were in Alta California in the Province of Las Californias in New Spain. He began in San Diego on July 16, 1769 and established his headquarters near Monterey, California, at Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo. The missions were for the Native Americans. They aimed to integrate neophytes into Spanish society and to train them to take over ownership and management of the land. As head of the order in California, Serra not only dealt with church officials, but also with Spanish officials in Mexico City and with the local military officers who commanded the nearby presidios (garrisons). Fr. Serra was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 25, 1988. He was canonized by Pope Francis on September 2015 during Francis' first visit to the United States.

Bl. Antonio Rosmini()

Blessed. Antonio RosminiPriest, Founder of the Institute of Charity(1797-1855) Antonio Rosmini was born on 24 March 1797 to Pier Modesto and Giovanna dei Conti Formenti di Riva at Rovereto, a very "Italian" town although part of the Austrian Empire since 1509. He was baptized the following day and received his early education locally. In 1816, he enrolled at the University of Padua, Italy, where he received doctorates in theology and canon law. After his studies, he returned to Rovereto to prepare for Holy Orders. In February 1820, he accompanied his sister, Margherita, to Verona where the Marquess Maddalena of Canossa (now Blessed) had founded a religious institute. During the visit, Maddalena invited him to found a male religious institute as a twin to her own institute. While the young man politely declined, her invitation in time proved prophetic. Antonio was ordained a priest on 21 April 1821 at Chioggia, Italy. In 1823, he travelled to Rome with the Patriarch of Venice, who arranged an audience for him with Pope Pius VII. In that audience, the Pontiff encouraged him to undertake the reform of philosophy. In 1826, he went to Milan to continue his research and publish the results of his philosophical studies. He wrote on many subjects, including the origin of ideas and certitude, the nature of the human soul, ethics, the relationship between Church and State, the philosophy of law, metaphysics, grace, original sin, the sacraments and education. On Ash Wednesday, 20 February 1828, Fr. Rosmini withdrew to write the Constitutions of the budding Institute of Charity, in which he incorporated the principle of passivity (to be concerned with one's personal sanctification until God's will manifests itself to undertake some external work of charity) and the principle of impartiality (to free one of any personal preference in assuming a work of charity). To assure himself of God's will in his philosophical and foundational work, Fr. Rosmini went to Rome a second time in November 1828, and there received Pope Leo XII's support. On 15 May 1829, he met with the new pope, Pius VIII, who confirmed his double mission as philosopher and founder. During this visit to Rome, Fr. Rosmini published "Maxims of Christian Perfection" and "Origin of Ideas," winning the admiration of many scholars. By 1832, the Institute of Charity had spread to Northern Italy; and by 1835, it reached England, where the community enjoyed substantial growth. In England, the Rosminians are credited with introducing the use of the Roman collar and cassock and the practice of wearing the religious habit in public. They were known for preaching missions, the practice of the Forty Hours, May devotions, the use of the scapular, novena celebrations, public processions and the blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise. Pope Gregory XVI approved the Constitutions of the Institute of Charity on 20 December 1838. On 25 March 1839, vows were taken by 20 Italian and 6 British priests. On 20 September 1839, Fr. Rosmini was appointed provost general for life. This happy period of growth and apostolic success, however, was tempered by opposition to his intellectual and philosophical writings from 1826 until his death. Primarily, his "Treatise on Moral Conscience" (1839) led to a sharp, 15-year controversy which required more than one Papal injunction to silence the "Rosminian Question." Another important, controversial work was "The Five Wounds of the Church" (1832). Fr. Rosmini found himself wedged between the obligation to renew Catholic philosophy and finding his works on the Index. But his obedience to the Church was admirable: "In everything, I want to base myself on the authority of the Church, and I want the whole world to know that I adhere to this authority alone" (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Note on the Force of the Doctrinal Decrees", L'Osservatore Romano English edition [ORE], 25 July 2001, p. 9). To close the issue definitively, the Pontiff submitted all Rosmini's works to examination by the Congregation of the Index. On 3 July 1854, it was decreed: "All the works of Antonio Rosmini-Serbati that have recently been examined are to be dismissed, and this examination in no way detracts from the good name of the author, nor of the religious Society founded by him, nor from his life and singular merits towards the Church" (R. Malone, "Historical Overview of the Rosmini Case", ORE, 25 July 2001, p. 10). Less than a year after this Decree, Fr. Antonio Rosmini died on 1 July 1855 at Stresa, Italy, at age 58.

St. Gal(Bishop (c. 489-553))

SAINT GALBishop(c. 489-553) St. Gal was born at Clermont in Auvergne about the year 489. His father was a nobleman and his mother was from the family of Vettius Apagatus, a celebrated Roman who suffered for Christ at Lyons. They took special care of Gal's education and arranged his marriage to a senator's daughter when he came of age. Young Gal had other plans for his life. He withdrew to the monastery of Cournon near the city of Auvergne and sought admition to be a monk. Soon, he obtained his parents' consent, joyfully renounced all worldly dignities and embraced religious poverty. At Cournon, his eminent virtues distinguished him. Soon, he was recommended to Quintianus, Bishop of Auvergne, who consecrated him with holy orders. When Quintianus passed away in 527, Fr. Gal was appointed to succeed him. In this new character, Bp. Gal's humility was tested and the image of Christ clearly shined. Once, he was struck on the head by a brutal man, but discovered neither anger or resentment. Instead, Bp. Gal's meekness diffused his attacker's rage. Another time, Evodius, a senator who became a priest, forgot himself and insulted Bp. Gal.The Saint, without making the least reply, arose meekly from his seat and went to visit the churches of the city. Evodius was so moved by this conduct that he cast himself at the Saint's feet in broad daylight, asking for pardon in the middle of the street. From that time, they were the most cordial friends. Bp. Gal passed away about the year 553. He was favored with the gift of miracles. Upon his death, our Lord welcomed him on the threshold to eternity. Regining with Christ and all the saints, our Bishop listens to prayers and intercedes for us forever.

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