Wednesday of the Seventh week of Easter

Acts of the Apostles

20,28-38.

At Miletus, Paul spoke to the presbyters of the Church of Ephesus: "Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you tend the church of God that he acquired with his own blood.
I know that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock.
And from your own group, men will come forward perverting the truth to draw the disciples away after them.
So be vigilant and remember that for three years, night and day, I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears.
And now I commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated.
I have never wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
You know well that these very hands have served my needs and my companions.
In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
When he had finished speaking he knelt down and prayed with them all.
They were all weeping loudly as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him,
for they were deeply distressed that he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.

Psalms

68(67),29-30.33-35a.35b-36c.

Show forth, O God, your power,
the power, O God, with which you took our part;
For your temple in Jerusalem
let the kings bring you gifts.
You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God,
chant praise to the Lord
who rides on the heights of the ancient heavens.
Behold, his voice resounds, the voice of power:
"Confess the power of God!"
Over Israel is his majesty;
Awesome is God in his holy place, the God of Israel,
who gives power and strength to his people.
Blessed be God!

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

17,11b-19.

Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are.
When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled.
But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely.
I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.
I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one.
They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.
Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth.
As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.
And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth."

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Sts. Donatian & Rogatian(Martyrs (c. 287))

SAINTS DONATIAN and ROGATIAN Martyrs (c. 287) Sts. Donatian and Rogatian were brothers and noblemen who lived in Nantes, France. Donatian, the younger, received the Sacrament of Baptism. He edified the Church and caused others to receive faith in Christ. Rogatian, unable to resist his brother's example of piety, desired to be baptized. However, the bishop had concealed himself due to persecution. When Donatian was put on trial for faith in Christ and converting others, he was immediately cast into prison. Rogatian was then brought before the prefect and tempted with flattering speeches. Rogatian also confessed his faith in Jesus and was imprisoned with his brother. Rogatian grieved that he was unable to receive the Sacrament of Baptism and prayed his brother's peaceful kiss might supply it. Donatian also prayed that Rogatian's faith would procure the effect of Baptism, and the effusion of his blood the Sacrament of Confirmation. They passed the night together in fervent prayer. The next day, when they were brought before the prefect, they refused to apostate and were stretched on a rack. Afterward, their hands were pierced with lances; and they were dismembered. Christ welcomed them into heaven as each received the beatific vision. Beholding God face to face, they reign with Jesus Christ and the Saints forever.

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St. Vincent of Lerins()

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St. Amalia()

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