Catholic Missal of the day: Sunday, May 26 2019

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter

1. Reading

Acts of the Apostles

15,1-2.22-29.

]Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved."
]Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them, it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and presbyters about this question.
]Then the apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers.
]This is the letter delivered by them: "The apostles and the presbyters, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings.
]Since we have heard that some of our number (who went out) without any mandate from us have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind,
]we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
]who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
]So we are sending Judas and Silas who will also convey this same message by word of mouth:
]'It is the decision of the holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities,
]namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from meats of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage. If you keep free of these, you will be doing what is right. Farewell.'"

Psalm

Psalms

67(66),2-3.5.6.8.

]May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
]So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.
]May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.
]May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
]May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!

2. Reading

Book of Revelation

21,10-14.22-23.

]He took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.
]It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal.
]It had a massive, high wall, with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed and on which names were inscribed, (the names) of the twelve tribes of the Israelites.
]There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west.
]The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
]I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb.
]The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

14,23-29.

]Jesus answered and said to him, "Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
]Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.
]I have told you this while I am with you.
]The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name--he will teach you everything and remind you of all that (I) told you."
]Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
]You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
]And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.

---

St. Philip Neri(Priest (1515-1595) - Memorial)

SAINT PHILIP NERI Priest (1515-1595) Philip was from a line of saints who consoled and blessed the Church during the sixteenth century. After a holy childhood, he left Florence to travel, but soon renounced worldly favors and pursued a religious vocation. While receiving spiritual formation in Rome, theHoly Spirit alighted upon him in visible form. He would have gone to India, but God reserved him for Rome. Under the hands of Mary, as he said, the Oratory grew up, and all Rome was pervaded and transformed by its spirit. Miracles and superabundant grace marked Philip's life. He experienced states of ecstasy, read the hearts of men, foretold their future and knew their eternal destiny. His touch gave health of body, and his very look calmed troubled souls and drove away temptation. "When I met him in the street," says one, "he would pat my cheek and say, 'Well, how is Don Pellegrino?' and leave me so full of joy that I could not tell which way I was going." Philip inspired confidence and love in God and was the common refuge and consoler of all. When sad or perplexed,Fabrizio de Massimi would stand at Philip's door. He said it was enough to see him, to be near him. Others said that when he playfully pulled their hair or their ears, their hearts would bound with joy. Marcio Altieri felt such overflowing gladness in his presence that he said Philip's room was a paradise on earth. Long after Philip's death, it was enough for many, when troubled, to go into his room to find their hearts lightened and gladdened. Philip Neri passed away at the age of 80 in 1595. He bears the title, "Apostle of Rome."

misalcatolico.com

---

Category: Mass by Year / Catholic Missal 2019 / Catholic Missal of may 2019