Catholic Missal of the day: Sunday, June 16 2019

The Most Holy Trinity - Solemnity

The Most Holy Trinity - Solemnity

1. Reading

Book of Proverbs

8,22-31.

]"The LORD begot me, the first-born of his ways, the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago;
]From of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth.
]When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no fountains or springs of water;
]Before the mountains were settled into place, before the hills, I was brought forth;
]While as yet the earth and the fields were not made, nor the first clods of the world.
]"When he established the heavens I was there, when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep;
]When he made firm the skies above, when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth;
]When he set for the sea its limit, so that the waters should not transgress his command;
]Then was I beside him as his craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, Playing before him all the while,
]playing on the surface of his earth; and I found delight in the sons of men.

Psalm

Psalms

8,4-5.6-7.8-9.

]When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place—
]What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
]You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
]You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet.
]All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
]The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.

2. Reading

Letter to the Romans

5,1-5.

]Brothers and sisters: Since we have been justified by faith,  we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
]through whom we have gained access (by faith) to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
]Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,
]and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope,
]and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

16,12-15.

]Jesus said to his disciples: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.
]But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming.
]He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
]Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you."

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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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