Senin, 22 Juli 2013
Senin, 15 Juli 2013
July 15th- St. Bonaventure- The Seraphic Doctor, First Order Franciscan
S. Bonaventurae Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiae Doctoris
Collect of the Day
Born at Bagnorea in Tuscany, Bonaventure entered the Order of St. Francis of Assisi as a young man. Here he gave himself to study, and made such progress under his teacher. Alexander of Hales, that after seven years he publicly interpreted the book of Sentences at Paris, and gained the highest praise. He was a man of the greatest sweetness and humility, with a most ardent devotion to the Passion of Christ the Lord. When he was only thirty-five he was made Minister General of the whole Order. He carried out this office so prudently that he gained fame not only for his learning and holiness, but also for his diplomacy and skill. Because of this fame, Pope Gregory X made him Cardinal Bishop of Albano. He wrote many very learned works, not the least of which were his commentaries on the four books of the Sentences. He died at Lyons while the Council was in progress, at the age of forty-three. He was enrolled among the Saints by Sixtus IV, and Sixtus V gave him the title of Seraphic Doctor.
V. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Thanks be to God.
R. Thanks be to God.
You may read more about St. Bonaventure from the Franciscan Book of Saints at this link: http://franciscan-sfo.org/sts/S0715bona.htm
O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Bonaventure special gifts of grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in Christ Jesus: Grant, we beseech thee, that by this teaching we may know thee, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Writings of St. Bonaventure are available at The Franciscan Archive
Most are in Latin or French.
The Writings of St. Bonaventure are available at The Franciscan Archive
Most are in Latin or French.
Selasa, 09 Juli 2013
July 10th- St. Veronica Giuliani, Virgin, Franciscan Second Order (Poor Clares)
Read more about her at this link: Franciscan Book of Saints
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
O Lord Jesus Christ, who did glorify St. Veronica by the marks of Thy suffering, grant us the grace to crucify our flesh and thus become worthy of attaining to the joys of eternity. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Murdered Syrian Priest’s Friend Feels Closeness of Martyrdom
Franciscan Father Ibrahim Alsabagh says that remembering the June 23 killing of his friend, a Syrian priest, at a Mass in Rome made him realize how close martyrdom is.
“My first reaction was of bitterness because I had met him personally, and I know how much good he did,” said Father Alsabagh, a Syrian Franciscan of the Custody of the Holy Land. “Also because it made me realize how close martyrdom is.”
Senin, 08 Juli 2013
Blessed Gregory Grassi and Companions (Martyrs of the Boxer Persecution of 1900 in China)
We are told that 25 000 Catholics in China and 43 European missionaries were martyred during the course of the Boxer Rebellion in China in the year 1900. The dowager empress, Tzu Chi, more or less approved the rebellion of the Boxers, even to the point of providing imperial troops in support of this conflagration.
Blessed Gregory Grassi and his companions were Franciscans who suffered a horrible fate during this period.
More details can be read here: Franciscan Book of Saints
Collect
O God, who desires that all men be saved and come to the acknowledgement of truth, grant, we beseech Thee, through the intercession of Thy blessed martyrs Bishops Gregory, Francis, and Antonine, and their companions, that all nations may know Thee, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou has sent, our Lord. Amen.
Sabtu, 06 Juli 2013
Jumat, 05 Juli 2013
Beloved Custos of the Holy Land Reappointed
Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, Chairman of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land, is reappointed as Custos of the Holy Land. This third-straight term will allow Fr. Pizzaballa to continue in his work towards preserving a Christian presence in the Holy Land.
Read more here: Press Release
Benedict XVI joins Pope Francis in consecrating Vatican to St Michael Archangel
To the joy of Vatican City State workers, Friday morning Pope Francis was joined by Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in the gardens for a ceremony during which the Holy Father blessed a statue of St Michael Archangel, at the same time consecrating the Vatican to the Archangel’s protection.
ENCYCLICAL LETTER LUMEN FIDEI OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF FRANCIS
Pope Francis has released his first encyclical entitled "Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"), a celebration of Christian faith as the guiding light of a "successful and fruitful life," inspiring social action as well as devotion to God, and illuminating "every aspect of human existence," including philosophy and the natural sciences.
Read more at: Catholic News
The full text of the encyclical is available at this link: Lumen Fidei
Rabu, 03 Juli 2013
Meet Pope Francis (In 4 min.)
A new animated video in 15 different languages is helping Catholics and non-Catholics learn more about Pope Francis in a simple way.
Entitled “Meet Pope Francis (in 4 minutes),” and recounts the Holy Father’s journey through the roles of priest, bishop, cardinal and Pope.
Entitled “Meet Pope Francis (in 4 minutes),” and recounts the Holy Father’s journey through the roles of priest, bishop, cardinal and Pope.
July 4th-St. Elizabeth of Portugal, Queen, Third Order Secular Franciscan
She was the Queen of Portugal and a Franciscan tertiary. A native of Aragon, Spain, she was married at the age of twelve to the immoral King Denis of Portugal. Known as a peacemaker, she was able to overcome the difficulties of her marriage. For her peacemaking efforts not only at home but among many associates and struggling people, she was called “the Peacemaker.” When Denis died in 1325, Elizabeth entered the Poor Clares as a Franciscan tertiary. She later died at Estremoz, Portugal.
Collect for St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant Elizabeth of Portugal may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last we may with her attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Senin, 01 Juli 2013
We Are Now 100 Days Into the Franciscan Revolution
We are now 100 days into the Franciscan revolution.- Michael W. Higgins vice-president of Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.
This is taken from an article in the Toronto Globe and Mail today.
Higgins continued by saying:
He will be Peter on his own terms.
And these terms are revolutionary: simplicity of living; acute sensitivity to the poor; accessibility; an attitude of welcome as opposed to a posture of censure; a receptivity to alternate points of view as opposed to a summary dismissal of contesting opinion. In short, Francis has, by rewriting the script, demystified the papacy. His style is his substance.
Read more here: The Globe and Mail
This is taken from an article in the Toronto Globe and Mail today.
Higgins continued by saying:
He will be Peter on his own terms.
And these terms are revolutionary: simplicity of living; acute sensitivity to the poor; accessibility; an attitude of welcome as opposed to a posture of censure; a receptivity to alternate points of view as opposed to a summary dismissal of contesting opinion. In short, Francis has, by rewriting the script, demystified the papacy. His style is his substance.
Read more here: The Globe and Mail
Charity's rapid growth could be due to Pope's influence
The founder of a charity that feeds nearly one million children worldwide said its rapid growth could be partly due to Pope Francis' particular emphasis on caring for the impoverished.
Read more here: Catholic News Agency
July 1st- Blessed Junipero Serra, First Order
Born at Petra on the Spanish island of Mallorca on November 24, 1713, Junipero Serra entered the Franciscan Order at the age of sixteen and was ordained a priest in 1738. He received the doctorate in theology even before his ordination. For eleven years he taught philosophy in the Lullian University at Palma.
He won great fame as a pulpit orator. As a teacher he was equally successful. The pathway to fame and honor was clearly open to him, but he willingly turned his back on all this, and longed to be a missionary to the Indians of the New World. His superiors yielded to his request and allowed him to join a band of missionaries who were getting ready to go to Mexico.
Read more here from the Franciscan Book of Saints: http://franciscan-sfo.org/sts/S0701juni.htm
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your servant Junípero Serra, whom you called to preach the Gospel to the people of Mexico and California: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Pope to visit Lampedusa Island: A key point for immigrants and refugees
More on the Holy Father's visit to Lampedeusa Island may be read at Zenit: http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/pope-francis-to-visit-island-of-lampedusa-next-week
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