Catholic Missal of the day: Saturday, June 16 2018

Saturday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time

Saturday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

1st book of Kings

19,19-21.

]Elijah set out, and came upon Elisha, son of Shaphat, as he was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen; he was following the twelfth. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak over him.
]Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Please, let me kiss my father and mother good-bye, and I will follow you." "Go back!" Elijah answered. "Have I done anything to you?"
]Elisha left him and, taking the yoke of oxen, slaughtered them; he used the plowing equipment for fuel to boil their flesh, and gave it to his people to eat. Then he left and followed Elijah as his attendant.

Psalm

Psalms

16(15),1-2a.5.7-8.9-10.

]Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
]I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you."
]O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
]I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
]I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
]Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence
]because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew

5,33-37.

]Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, 'Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.'
]But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God's throne;
]nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
]Do not swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
]Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.' Anything more is from the evil one."

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St. John Francis Regis(Priest (1597-1640))

SAINT JOHN FRANCIS REGISPriest(1597-1640) St. John Francis Regis was born in Languedoc, France. In his youth, he showed innocence of life, modesty and love of prayer. At 18 years old, he entered the Society of Jesus and gave himself entirely to Christ and the salvation of souls. St. John spent the winter in country missions - particularly in mountain districts. In spite of the harsh weather and people's roughness, he gained innumerable souls to Christ. They converted from heresy and immoral acts through his prayers, penances, works and preaching. In the summer, he visited hospitals and prisons: preaching, instructing and assisting everyone in need. In November 1637, St. John set out for his second mission in Marthes: crossing snow-filled valleys and frozen, precipitous mountains. While climbing, a bush he was clinging to gave way and he broke his leg in the fall. With his companion's help, he covered the remaining six miles and went to hear confessions instead of seeing a surgeon. After several hours, the curate of the parish found him with his leg miraculously healed. St. John's apostolate was among the poor and marginalized. Notably, he established halfway houses for vulnerable women. He solicited donations from wealthy French families, built shelters and financed vocational training for the needy. His apostolate was so fruitful that conversions abounded. St. John's sanctity stemmed from his intimate relationship with Christ and the Church. He offered up the Holy Eucharist with such attentiveness and humility that those who assisted sensed the true presence of Christ. He passed away at 44 years old after 12 years of unceasing labor. He is alive in Heaven forever and listens to prayers for intercession.

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