Catholic Missal of the day: Thursday, October 3 2019
Thursday of the Twenty-sixth week in Ordinary Time
Thursday of the Twenty-sixth week in Ordinary Time
1. ReadingBook of Nehemiah
8,1-4a.5-6.7b-12.]The whole people gathered as one in the open space before the Water Gate, and they called upon Ezra the scribe to bring forth the book of the law of Moses which the LORD prescribed for Israel.
]On the first day of the seventh month, therefore, Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women, and those children old enough to understand.
]Standing at one end of the open place that was before the Water Gate, he read out of the book from daybreak till midday, in the presence of the men, the women, and those children old enough to understand; and all the people listened attentively to the book of the law.
]Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the occasion.
]Ezra opened the scroll so that all the people might see it (for he was standing higher up than any of the people); and, as he opened it, all the people rose.
]Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people, their hands raised high, answered, "Amen, amen!" Then they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the LORD, their faces to the ground.
](The Levites Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah explained the law to the people, who remained in their places.)
]Ezra read plainly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read.
]Then (Nehemiah, that is, His Excellency, and) Ezra the priest-scribe (and the Levites who were instructing the people) said to all the people: "Today is holy to the LORD your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep"-for all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the law.
]He said further: "Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the LORD must be your strength!"
](And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, "Hush, for today is holy, and you must not be saddened.")
]Then all the people went to eat and drink, to distribute portions, and to celebrate with great joy, for they understood the words that had been expounded to them.
Psalms
19(18),8.9.10.11.]The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
]The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
]The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
]They are more precious than gold,
Than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
Or honey from the comb.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke
10,1-12.]The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.
]He said to them, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.
]Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.
]Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way.
]Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this household.'
]If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.
]Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another.
]Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you,
]cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'"
]Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say,
]'The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.' Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand.
]I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town.
St. Mother Théodore Guérin(Foundress (1798-1856))
SAINT MOTHER THÉODORE GUÉRIN Foundress (1798-1856) With trust in God’s providence, St. Mother Théodore sailed halfway around the world andfounded a new religious congregation.Born in Etables, France, Anne-Thérèse Guerin’s life was shattered by her father’s murder when she was 15 years old. For several years , she cared for her mother and younger sister. She entered the Sisters of Providence in 1823 and took the name Sister St. Théodore. An illness during her novitiate left her with lifelong fragile health, but did not stop her from becoming an accomplished teacher. In 1840, at the invitation of the bishop of Vincennes, Sister St. Théodore and five sisters were sent to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, to teach and care for the poor. For several months, the sisters and their hosts lived packed into a small frontier farmhouse. Only later did they learn that their French superiors wanted them to form a new religious congregation. Despite limited resources, Sister St. Théodore and the sisters opened St. Mary's Academy for Young Ladies in July 1841, which later became Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Her doubts concerning the success of the institution were natural. She wrote in her journal, "It is astonishing that this remote solitude has been chosen for a novitiate and especially for an academy. All appearances are against it." For more than a decade, from 1841 to 1852, this Academy was the only Catholic boarding school for girls in Indiana. Sister St. Théodore and her community established a motherhouse and novitiate. They persevered despite fires, crop failures, prejudice against Catholic women religious, misunderstandings and separation from their original religious congregation. She once told her sisters, “Have confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us. The way is not yet clear. Grope along slowly. Do not press matters; be patient, be trustful.” Another time, she asked, “With Jesus, what shall we have to fear?” Sister St. Théodoreproved to be a skilled businesswoman and leader as well as a beloved general superior. St. Mother Théodore is buried at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She is known for her advancement of education and founding numerous parish schools. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II in October 1998. She was canonized on October 15, 2006, by Pope Benedict XVI.
St. Gerard of Brogne(Abbot († 959))
SAINT GERARD OF BROGNEAbbot( 959) Saint Gerard was from a ruling family in Namur, France. He had engaging humor, mild temperament and inclination to piety. His mannerisms reflected a will and intellect conformed to the Divine. During an important mission to the Royal Court, St. Gerard was struck by the fervor of the monks of St. Denis in Paris. Edified by their example, he desired to consecrate himself to God. He returned home, settled his temporal affairs and went back to St. Denis' with great joy. St. Gerard exerted supernatural virtues at the monastery for ten years. He returned to Brogne in 931, reformed the clergy and helped appoint holy monks to ecclesiastical offices. He also built a cell near the church for contemplating God. After spending another twenty years in loving labors, St. Gerard shut himself up in his cell and prepared for death. He was called by Jesus to Heaven on October 3, 959.
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