Catholic Missal of the day: Tuesday, June 12 2018

Tuesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

1st book of Kings

17,7-16.

]The brook near where Elijah was hiding ran dry, because no rain had fallen in the land.
]So the LORD said to him:
]"Move on to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have designated a widow there to provide for you."
]He left and went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the entrance of the city, a widow was gathering sticks there; he called out to her, "Please bring me a small cupful of water to drink."
]She left to get it, and he called out after her, "Please bring along a bit of bread."
]"As the LORD, your God, lives," she answered, "I have nothing baked; there is only a handful of flour in my jar and a little oil in my jug. Just now I was collecting a couple of sticks, to go in and prepare something for myself and my son; when we have eaten it, we shall die."
]"Do not be afraid," Elijah said to her. "Go and do as you propose. But first make me a little cake and bring it to me. Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son.
]For the LORD, the God of Israel, says, 'The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.'"
]She left and did as Elijah had said. She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well;
]The jar of flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the LORD had foretold through Elijah.

Psalm

Psalms

4,2-3.4-5.7-8.

]When I call, answer me, O my just God,
you who relieve me when I am in distress;
have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
]Men of rank, how long will you be dull of heart?
Why do you love what is vain and seek after falsehood?
]Know that the LORD does wonders for his faithful one;
the LORD will hear me when I call upon him.
]Tremble, and sin not;
reflect, upon your beds, in silence.
]O LORD, let the light of your countenance shine upon us!
]You put gladness into my heart,
more than when grain and wine abound.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew

5,13-16.

]Jesus said to his disciples: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
]You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
]Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.
]Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father."

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St. John of St. Fagondez(Priest († 1479))

SAINT JOHN OF ST. FAGONDEZPriest(1479 ) Saint John was born in St. Fagondez, Spain. He held several benefices in the diocese of Burgos until his conscience forced him to resign all except one chapel. There, he said Mass daily, preached and catechized. He later studied theology in Salamanca and labored for some time as a missionary priest. He then became an Augustinian hermit. St. John's life was marked by a singular devotion to the Holy Mass. Every night after Matins, he prayed steadfastly until offering the Eucharist with tender piety. His holiness was apparent during preaching, which effected a reformation in Salamanca. He also ended quarrels and feuds among noblemen, which were common and often fatal at the time. St. John's boldness endangered his life. A powerful nobleman sent two assassins to kill him after being rebuked for oppressing vassals. On the night of the attack, St. John's holiness and peace of soul struck the assassins, who refused to kill him and begged for forgiveness. The nobleman fell sick; but later recovered his health and repented. St. John met his death in defense of holy purity. A noblewoman whose companion in sin he had converted poisoned him. After months of terrible suffering borne with unwavering patience, St. John went to his eternal reward on June 11, 1479.

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St. Leo III()

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