Catholic Missal of the day: Friday, May 18 2018

Friday of the Seventh week of Easter

Friday of the Seventh week of Easter

1. Reading

Acts of the Apostles

25,13b-21.

]King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea on a visit to Festus.
]Since they spent several days there, Festus referred Paul's case to the king, saying, "There is a man here left in custody by Felix.
]When I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and demanded his condemnation.
]I answered them that it was not Roman practice to hand over an accused person before he has faced his accusers and had the opportunity to defend himself against their charge.
]So when (they) came together here, I made no delay; the next day I took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in.
]His accusers stood around him, but did not charge him with any of the crimes I suspected.
]Instead they had some issues with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus who had died but who Paul claimed was alive.
]Since I was at a loss how to investigate this controversy, I asked if he were willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these charges.
]And when Paul appealed that he be held in custody for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar."

Psalm

Psalms

103(102),1-2.11-12.19-20ab.

]Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
]Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
]For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him.
]As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he put our transgressions from us.
]The LORD has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.
]Bless the LORD, all you his angels,
]you mighty in strength, who do his bidding.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

21,15-19.

]After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
]He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep."
]He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." (Jesus) said to him, "Feed my sheep.
]Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."
]He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

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St. Venantius(Martyr († 250))

SAINT VENANTIUS Martyr ( 250) St. Venantius was born in Camerino, Italy. During the Decian persecution in 250 AD, he suffered repeated torture for his faith. With perfect love, he laid down his life and won the martyr's crown. Venantius was first chained to a pillar and scourged. Miraculously, he was rescued by an angel. When he was burnt with torches and hung over a fire, the judge's secretary witnessed an angel robed in white trampling out the fire and freeing him. Already an admirer thanks to Venantius' witness, the secretary proclaimed his faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized with his whole family. Shortly after, the judge's secretary was martyred. Venantius' tortures recommenced with persecutors breaking his teeth and jaws and throwing him into a furnace. Once again, he was rescued by an angel. He was led before the judge: when the latter fell headlong from his seat and died. These events were narrated to the governor, who ordered Venantius thrown to lions. Miraculously, the lions crouched at Venantius' feet and did not kill him. Venantius was dragged through heaps of brambles and thorns. Afterward, he made the sign of the cross over a rock, and cold, clear water sprang forth, quenching the soldiers' thirst. The miracle converted many who beheld it, whereupon the governor had Venantius and his converts beheaded. Venantius gained the martyr's crown at 15 years old. His relics and those of the converts are enshrined at San Venanzio, Camerino, Italy.

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St. John I()

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