Friday of the Seventh week of Easter

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."

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.

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. 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 in the sixteenth century. After a holy childhood, Philip left Florence to travel, but renounced the world and its favors to pursue a religious vocation. While receiving spiritual formation in Rome, theHoly Spirit alighted upon Philip in visible form, filling his soul with grace. He would have gone to India, but God reserved him for Rome. Day by day, Philip drew souls to Jesus, edifying them through mortifications, charity and cheerful devotions. Thus, under the hands of Mary, as he said, the Oratory grew up, and all Rome was pervaded and transformed by its spirit. Philip's life was a continuous miracle. His habitual state of ecstasy was possible through prayer, mortifications, penance, works of mercy and the Sacraments. He read the hearts of men, foretold their future and knew their eternal destiny. His touch gave health of body: his very look calmed souls in trouble and drove away temptations. "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 boundless confidence and love 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 80 in 1595. He bears the title "Apostle of Rome."

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