Catholic Missal of the day: Tuesday, May 26 2026
Tuesday of the Eighth week in Ordinary Time
First Letter of Peter
1,10-16.Beloved: Concerning this salvation, prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and investigated it,
investigating the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the glories to follow them.
It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the good news to you (through) the holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels longed to look.
Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."
Psalms
98(97),1.2-3ab.3cd-4.Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark
10,28-31.Peter began to say to Jesus, "We have given up everything and followed you."
Jesus said, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel
who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come."
But many that are first will be last, and (the) last will be first."
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."
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Published: 2026-05-02T06:40:49Z | Modified: 2026-05-02T06:40:49Z