Catholic Missal of the day: Monday, May 28 2018

Monday of the Eighth week in Ordinary Time

Monday of the Eighth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

First Letter of Peter

1,3-9.

]Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
]to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you
]who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time.
]In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,
]so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
]Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
]as you attain the goal of (your) faith, the salvation of your souls.

Psalm

Psalms

111(110),1-2.5-6.9.10c.

]I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart
in the company and assembly of the just.
]Great are the works of the LORD,
exquisite in all their delights.
]He has given food to those who fear him;
He will forever be mindful of his covenant.
]He has made known to his people the power of his works,
giving them the inheritance of the nations.
]He has sent deliverance to his people;
he has ratified his covenant forever;
holy and awesome is his name.
]His praise endures forever.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark

10,17-27.

]As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
]Jesus answered him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.
]You know the commandments: 'You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother.'"
]He replied and said to him, "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth."
]Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to (the) poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."
]At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
]Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!"
]The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
]It is easier for a camel to pass through (the) eye of (a) needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
]They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, "Then who can be saved?"
]Jesus looked at them and said, "For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God."

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St. Germanus of Paris(Bishop (c. 496 - 576))

SAINT GERMANUS Bishop (c. 496 - 576) St. Germanus is Parisians' "Father of the Poor." He was born in Autun, modern-day France. He served the Church following the Roman Empire's collapse and enlisted the help of French kings. He strove mightily to safeguard the Church's deposit of faith against false prophets. After receiving holy orders, St. Germanus was appointed abbot of St. Symphorian's. He regularly practiced adoration while the monks slept. One night, he dreamed that a venerable old man presented him the keys to the city of Paris and that God committed Parisians to his care.Four years later, in 554, he was consecrated bishop of Paris after Bishop Eusebius passed away. St. Germanus never altered his simple mannerisms and frugal lifestyle. He welcomed to his home the poor and afflicted; and often shared meals with beggars at his table. Through prayer, fasting and works, he converted the worldly and ambitious King Childebert. The king founded many religious institutes and sent large sums of money to Germanus for distribution among the poor. St. Germanus visited Britain twice after the Roman Empire's collapse. He debated with Pelagian clergymen and is responsible for defeating that heresy. The Augustinian teachings on divine grace triumphed over the Pelagian belief that original sin never occurred.St. Germanus labored for the conversion of sinners until he was 80 years old. He continued laboring until his death on May 28, 576. He continues his apostolate by praying for the Church and Parisians in Heaven.

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