Catholic Missal of the day: Thursday, November 8 2018
Thursday of the Thirty-first week in Ordinary Time
Thursday of the Thirty-first week in Ordinary Time
1. ReadingLetter to the Philippians
3,3-8a.]Brothers and sisters: We are the circumcision, we who worship through the Spirit of God, who boast in Christ Jesus and do not put our confidence in flesh,
]although I myself have grounds for confidence even in the flesh.If anyone else thinks he can be confident in flesh, all the more can I.
]Circumcised on the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrew parentage, in observance of the law a Pharisee,
]in zeal I persecuted the church, in righteousness based on the law I was blameless.
](But) whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ.
]More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
Psalms
105(104),2-3.4-5.6-7.]Sing to him, sing his praise,
proclaim all his wondrous deeds.
]Glory in his holy name;
rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD!
]Look to the LORD in his strength;
seek to serve him constantly.
]Recall the wondrous deeds that he has wrought,
his portents, and the judgments he has uttered.
]You descendants of Abraham, his servants,
sons of Jacob, his chosen ones!
]He, the LORD, is our God;
throughout the earth his judgments prevail.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke
15,1-10.]Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus,
]but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
]So to them he addressed this parable.
]"What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?
]And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy
]and, upon his arrival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.'
]I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance."
]Or what woman having ten coins and losing one would not light a lamp and sweep the house, searching carefully until she finds it?
]And when she does find it, she calls together her friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found the coin that I lost.'
]In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity(Religious (1880-1906))
St. Elizabeth of the TrinityCarmelite Religious St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, O.C.D., was a French Discalced Carmelite, mystic and spiritual writer. Like St. Mother Teresa, she experienced spiritual dryness. Her devotion to the charism of the Carmelites proved dear to the Heart of Jesus Christ, who blessed her with spiritual liberation. St. Elizabeth was born on July 18, 1880, at the military base of Avord in Cher, France. She was baptized Élisabeth Catez. She was the first child of Captain Joseph Catez and Marie Rolland. Her father passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 1887, and the family moved to Dijon. St. Elizabeth became a Carmelite after declining marriage proposals. Her affection for the Carmelite vocation was shared in her letters. "I can't find words to express my happiness" she wrote. "Here there is no longer anything but God. He is All; He suffices and we live by Him alone" (Letter 91). St. Elizabeth's life concludedat 26 years old when she passed away from Addison's disease. She gratefully accepted the pain as if it were a gift.At the end of her life, she began calling herself Laudem Gloriae, which means, "praise of glory." She said: "I think that in Heaven my mission will be to draw souls by helping them to go out of themselves in order to cling to God by a wholly simple and loving movement, and to keep them in this great silence within, which will allow God to communicate Himself to them and to transform them into Himself." "I love to penetrate beyond the veil of the soul to this inner sanctuary where we live alone with God. He wants us entirely to himself, and is making there within us a cherished solitude. Listen to everything that is being sung ... in His heart. It is Love, the infinite Love that envelops us and desires to give us a share ... in all His blessedness. The whole Blessed Trinity Dwells in us, the whole of that mystery which will be our vision in heaven. I am 'Elizabeth of the Trinity' - Elizabeth disappearing, losing herself, allowing herself to be invaded by the Three ... All day long let us surrender ourselves to Love, by doing the will of God, under His gaze, with Him, in Him, for Him alone. ... And then, when evening comes, after a dialogue of love that has never stopped in our hearts, let us go to sleep still in love." St. Elizabeth was canonized on October 16, 2016, after several healing miracles. Her resting place is the Carmelite convent in Dijon. She is the patron saint of those who struggle to pray, suffer from illness or lost a parent.
Bl. John Duns Scotus(O.F.M. (c.1266-1308))
Blessed John Duns Scotus Franciscan Theologian (c. 1266 - 1308) Blessed John (Johannes) Duns Scotus was an influential theologian and philosopher during the High Middle Ages. Born in Duns, Scotland, Bl. John descended from a wealthy farming family. He received the habit of the Friars Minor in Dumfries where his uncle, Elias Duns, was superior. After a novitiate, he studied in Oxford and Paris; and was ordained to the priesthood on March 17, 1291. Bl. John was nicknamed Doctor Subtilis (the "Subtle Doctor") for his penetrating and subtle manner of thought. His most significant contribution was defending the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. During the night of Christmas, 1299, at the Oxford Convent, Bl. John, was immersed in contemplating the adorable mystery of the Incarnation of the Word. He was rapt in ecstasy when the Blessed Mother appeared to him and placed in his arms the Child Jesus, who kissed and embraced him. Bl. John Duns Scotus passed away in 1308 and was buried in the Franciscan church near the famous Cologne Cathedral. His work helped solemnly define the Immaculate Conception of Mary in 1854. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica on March 20, 1993.
St. Godfrey(Bishop (1066-1115))
SAINT GODFREY Bishop (1066-1115) St. Godfrey was born in the diocese of Soissons. When he was 25 years old, he was ordained a priest. He then became abbot of the Abbey of Nogent-sous-Coucy. In 1104, Fr. Godfrey was consecrated bishop of Amiens. He practiced self-denial, enforced clerical celibacy and opposed drunkenness and simony.For most of his tenure, he wished to resign and retire as a Carthusian monk. In 1114, he moved to a monastery, but was recalled a few months later by the people of Amiens. Notably, he took part in the Council of Chálons. In 1115, Bp. Godfrey fell sick and took refuge at the abbey of Saint Crépin in Soissons. He passed away peacefully like St. Joseph in the presence of Jesus Christ and Mother Mary.
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