Catholic Missal of the day: Sunday, May 22 2016
The Most Holy Trinity - Solemnity
The Most Holy Trinity - Solemnity
1. ReadingBook 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.
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.
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.
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."
St. Rita of Cascia(Widow and Religious (c. 1386-1456))
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Widow (c. 1386-1456) St. Rita of Cascia was born in Rocca Porena, Italy. Her parents opposed her desire to become a nun and persuaded her to marry. However, her cruel husband lost his reputation in a short time. After being converted from his wicked ways, Rita's husband was murdered. Her two sons decided to take revenge, so Rita prayed and dissuaded them. Thanks to her intercession, they never committed mortal sin. When Rita's sons passed away, she applied for admission to the Augustinian Convent in Cascia. She was repeatedly refused until God cleared the obstacles. She joined the community and lived there for 42 years. She possessed the Beatitudes and heroic virtues. St. Rita's life shows that "God is wonderful in His saints." The many miracles obtained through her intercession have led Christians to call her "The Saint of the Impossible."
St. Julia(Virgin and Martyr (5th century))
SAINT JULIA Virgin and Martyr (5th century) Saint Julia was a Carthaginian noblewoman and virgin. She was enslaved after Genseric sacked Carthage in 439. She was sold to a Syrian merchant named Eusebius. The martyrologies remarked upon her piety in spite of hardships. Eusebius was charmed by Julia's virtues and took her with him on a voyage to Gaul. When they reached the northern part of Corsica, Eusebius cast anchor and went on shore to attend a pagan festival. Julia was left at a distance when she abstained. The governor, Felix, noticed Julia and asked why she insulted the gods. Eusebius replied that Julia was a Christian and would never renounce Jesus. She was so diligent and faithful that he declined Felix's offer of trading her for four female slaves. When Eusebius was asleep, Felix threatened Julia and ordered her to sacrifice to pagan gods. He offered her freedom if she complied. Julia answered that she was free as long as she served Christ. Felix became indignant and struck her. He then sentenced her to having her hair torn off and her body hung from a cross until she died. After Julia's martyrdom, certain monks of the isle of Gorgon interred her body. In 763, the Lombard king Desiderius transferred her relics to Brescia, where her memory is still celebrated with joyful devotion.
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