Monday of the Seventh week of Easter

Acts of the Apostles

19,1-8.

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of the country and came down to Ephesus where he found some disciples.
He said to them, "Did you receive the holy Spirit when you became believers?" They answered him, "We have never even heard that there is a holy Spirit."
He said, "How were you baptized?" They replied, "With the baptism of John."
Paul then said, "John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus."
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul laid (his) hands on them, the holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
Altogether there were about twelve men.
He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God.

Psalms

68(67),2-3.4-5ac.6-7ab.

God arises; his enemies are scattered,
and those who hate him flee before him.
As smoke is driven away, so are they driven;
as wax melts before the fire.
But the just rejoice and exult before God;
they are glad and rejoice.
Sing to God, chant praise to his name;
whose name is the LORD.
The father of orphans and the defender of widows
is God in his holy dwelling.
God gives a home to the forsaken;
he leads forth prisoners to prosperity.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

16,29-33.

The disciples said to Jesus, "Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech.
Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God."
Jesus answered them, "Do you believe now?
Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world."

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St. Rita of Cascia(Widow (c. 1386-1456))

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Widow (c. 1386-1456) St. Rita of Cascia was born at Rocca Porena, Italy, circa 1386. Her parents opposed her desire to become a nun and persuaded her to marry. However, Rita's cruel husband lost his reputation in a short time. After being converted from his wicked ways, Rita's husband was murdered. Her two sons resolved to take revenge, but through Rita's prayers, they never committed mortal sin. After her sons passed away, Rita applied several times for admission into the Augustinian Convent at Cascia. She was repeatedly refused until God cleared the obstacles. She entered the convent, made her profession, and lived the life of a holy and devout religious for forty-two years: "A shining example of every Christian virtue, pure as a lily, simple as a dove, and obedient as an angel." That "God is wonderful in His Saints" is easily proved in the life of St. Rita. Owing to a great number of miracles, she is often styled "The Saint of the Impossible."

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St. Julia(Virgin & Martyr (5th century))

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SAINT JULIA Virgin, Martyr (5th century) Saint Julia, a noble virgin of Carthage, was sold into slavery when Genseric sacked the city in 439. She was sold to a Syrian merchant named Eusebius. Under mortifying conditions, she was consoled; and worked cheerfully and patiently. When Julia was not working, she spent her time praying and reading. Eusebius, charmed by Julia's fidelity and virtues, took her with him on one of his voyages to Gaul. When they reached the northern part of Corsica, Eusebius cast anchor and went on shore to join the pagans in an idolatrous festival. Julia was left at a distance because she declined. Noticing Julia, the governor, Felix, asked why she dared insult the gods. Eusebius replied that Julia was Christian and all his authority could not make her deny Jesus. Nonetheless, he found her so diligent and faithful that he could not part with her. The Governor offered him four of his best female slaves in exchange for Julia, but the merchant replied, "All you are worth cannot purchase her. I would freely lose the most valuable thing I have rather than be deprived of her." When Eusebius was drunk and asleep, the Governor threatened Julia and ordered her to sacrifice to pagan spirits. He even offered her freedom if she complied. Julia answered that she was free so long as she was allowed to serve Christ. Felix, thinking himself derided, struck her on the face. He then sentenced Julia to have her hair torn off and her body hung from a cross until she died. Certain monks of the isle of Gorgon interred Julia's body. In 763, Desiderius, the king of Lombardy, moved St. Julia's relics to Brescia, where her memory is celebrated with great devotion.

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