AUGUST 2
ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI
Bishop, Confessor, Doctor of the Church.
The Neapolitan nobleman renounced all earthly things. He established the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) to preach the Gospel to the poor. Illustrious by his preaching and writings, he was made to accept the bishopric of St. Agatha, in Southern Italy. He returned to his Congregation and died in 1787.
O God, who didst kindle in blessed Alphonsus Mary, Thy Confessor and Bishop, burning zeal for the salvation of souls, and through him didst enrich Thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we beseech Thee, that imbued with his saving doctrine and strengthened by his example, we may be able happily to come to Thee. Through Our Lord.
ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI
Bishop, Confessor, Doctor of the Church.
The Neapolitan nobleman renounced all earthly things. He established the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) to preach the Gospel to the poor. Illustrious by his preaching and writings, he was made to accept the bishopric of St. Agatha, in Southern Italy. He returned to his Congregation and died in 1787.
O God, who didst kindle in blessed Alphonsus Mary, Thy Confessor and Bishop, burning zeal for the salvation of souls, and through him didst enrich Thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we beseech Thee, that imbued with his saving doctrine and strengthened by his example, we may be able happily to come to Thee. Through Our Lord.
AUGUST 4
ST. DOMINIC
Confessor
Dominic Guzman, born in Spain, opposed the disorders of the Albigenses. He founded the Order of the Friars Preachers, propagated devotion to the Rosary, and saved the Western Church from heresy and anarchy. He died 1221.
O God, who hast vouchsafed to make Thy Church illustrious by the merits and teaching of blessed Dominic, Thy Confessor: grant that, through his intercession, she may not be deprived of temporal help, and may ever advance in spiritual increase.
Through Our Lord.
ST. DOMINIC
Confessor
Dominic Guzman, born in Spain, opposed the disorders of the Albigenses. He founded the Order of the Friars Preachers, propagated devotion to the Rosary, and saved the Western Church from heresy and anarchy. He died 1221.
O God, who hast vouchsafed to make Thy Church illustrious by the merits and teaching of blessed Dominic, Thy Confessor: grant that, through his intercession, she may not be deprived of temporal help, and may ever advance in spiritual increase.
Through Our Lord.
Forwarded from The Traditional Christian Gentleman (Andrew Scott)
Our Lady of the Snow,
pray for us.
pray for us.
AUGUST 6
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
The Gospel of this mass gives a full description of the wonderful Transfiguration of our Lord on Mount Thabor.
Introit: Ps. 76:19; 82: 2,3
Thy lightnings enlightened the world: the earth shook and trembled. (Psalm) How lovely are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts! my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
Glory be to the Father… Thy lightnings...
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
The Gospel of this mass gives a full description of the wonderful Transfiguration of our Lord on Mount Thabor.
Introit: Ps. 76:19; 82: 2,3
Thy lightnings enlightened the world: the earth shook and trembled. (Psalm) How lovely are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts! my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
Glory be to the Father… Thy lightnings...
AUGUST 8
ST. JOHN MARY VIANNEY
Confessor
The Cure d'Ars (France) was born at Dardilly, near Lyons, in 1786. The sanctity of St. John Vianney gives to the obscure village d'Ars a universal fame. As parish priest he converted sinners and directed souls, not only those of his own flock, but people of all nations and conditions who came to consult this Spiritual Director. He died on August 4, 1859, and was canonized in 1925.
ST. JOHN MARY VIANNEY
Confessor
The Cure d'Ars (France) was born at Dardilly, near Lyons, in 1786. The sanctity of St. John Vianney gives to the obscure village d'Ars a universal fame. As parish priest he converted sinners and directed souls, not only those of his own flock, but people of all nations and conditions who came to consult this Spiritual Director. He died on August 4, 1859, and was canonized in 1925.
August 9
The Vigil of St. Lawrence:
St Lawrence, Deacon, is one of the most famous Martyrs of the innumerable Roman persecutions.
Tomorrow is his feast day.
O Lord, give ear to our prayers, and by the intercession of blessed Lawrence, Thy Martyr, whose festival we anticipate, graciously bestow upon us Thine everlasting mercy. Through Our Lord..
The Vigil of St. Lawrence:
St Lawrence, Deacon, is one of the most famous Martyrs of the innumerable Roman persecutions.
Tomorrow is his feast day.
O Lord, give ear to our prayers, and by the intercession of blessed Lawrence, Thy Martyr, whose festival we anticipate, graciously bestow upon us Thine everlasting mercy. Through Our Lord..
August 9
St. Romanus
Martyr
St. Romanus, a Roman soldier, who was converted by
St. Lawrence, was cruelly beaten then beheaded in 261.
Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that through the intercession of blessed Romanus, Thy Martyr, we may be delivered from all adversity that may happen to the body, and may be cleansed in mind from evil thoughts.
Through Our Lord..
St. Romanus
Martyr
St. Romanus, a Roman soldier, who was converted by
St. Lawrence, was cruelly beaten then beheaded in 261.
Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that through the intercession of blessed Romanus, Thy Martyr, we may be delivered from all adversity that may happen to the body, and may be cleansed in mind from evil thoughts.
Through Our Lord..
AUGUST 10
ST. LAWRENCE
Martyr
St. Lawrence was a Deacon of St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr. When the prefect of Rome arrested him, he distributed the possessions of the Church to the poor to save them from confiscation. He was slowly roasted to death on a gridiron in 258.
Grant unto us, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, to extinguish within us the flames of our vices, even as Thou didst give to blessed Lawrence, to overcome the fires of his torments. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
ST. LAWRENCE
Martyr
St. Lawrence was a Deacon of St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr. When the prefect of Rome arrested him, he distributed the possessions of the Church to the poor to save them from confiscation. He was slowly roasted to death on a gridiron in 258.
Grant unto us, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, to extinguish within us the flames of our vices, even as Thou didst give to blessed Lawrence, to overcome the fires of his torments. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
AUGUST 11
ST. TIBURTIUS, Martyr
The Roman Deacon Tiburtius, son of the prefect of Rome was beheaded in 286.
Chromatius, prefect of Rome, had condemned several Christians to death.
However, he was converted by St.Tranquillinus and baptized by Polycarp.
Tiburtius, the only son of Chromatius, was also
baptized, through the persuasion of St. Sebastian, his godfather in baptism.
Tiburtius (during the persecution of Diocletian) stayed hidden inside his father's house. But he was accused by a traitor and was brought before the prefect Fabianus and tried. He confessed his faith which he confirmed by a miracle. Protecting himself only by the sign of the cross he walked over red-hot coals barefoot without suffering any injury. The miracle was ascribed to magic and Tiburtius was beheaded at the third
mile-stone of the Via Lavicana. The spot of execution was called, "at the two laurel trees".
ST. TIBURTIUS, Martyr
The Roman Deacon Tiburtius, son of the prefect of Rome was beheaded in 286.
Chromatius, prefect of Rome, had condemned several Christians to death.
However, he was converted by St.Tranquillinus and baptized by Polycarp.
Tiburtius, the only son of Chromatius, was also
baptized, through the persuasion of St. Sebastian, his godfather in baptism.
Tiburtius (during the persecution of Diocletian) stayed hidden inside his father's house. But he was accused by a traitor and was brought before the prefect Fabianus and tried. He confessed his faith which he confirmed by a miracle. Protecting himself only by the sign of the cross he walked over red-hot coals barefoot without suffering any injury. The miracle was ascribed to magic and Tiburtius was beheaded at the third
mile-stone of the Via Lavicana. The spot of execution was called, "at the two laurel trees".
AUGUST 14.
THE VIGIL OF THE ASSUMPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
The Liturgy of the Mass celebrated on this day is a fitting preparation for tomorrow's ancient and solemn Feast of Our Lady.
O God, who didst vouchsafe to choose for Thy dwelling the virginal womb of blessed Mary; grant, we beseech Thee, that safe under her protection, we may assist with joy at her solemn feast: Who livest and reignest..
THE VIGIL OF THE ASSUMPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
The Liturgy of the Mass celebrated on this day is a fitting preparation for tomorrow's ancient and solemn Feast of Our Lady.
O God, who didst vouchsafe to choose for Thy dwelling the virginal womb of blessed Mary; grant, we beseech Thee, that safe under her protection, we may assist with joy at her solemn feast: Who livest and reignest..
August 15
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
INTROIT Apoc. 12:1; Ps. 97:1
A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
(Psalm) Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because He hath done wonderful things.
Glory be to the Father.
A great sign..
COLLECT
Almighty everlasting God, Who hast taken body and soul into heaven the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Thy Son: grant, we beseech Thee, that by steadfastly keeping heaven as our goal we may be counted worthy to join in her glory. Through the same Christ, our Lord..
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
INTROIT Apoc. 12:1; Ps. 97:1
A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
(Psalm) Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because He hath done wonderful things.
Glory be to the Father.
A great sign..
COLLECT
Almighty everlasting God, Who hast taken body and soul into heaven the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Thy Son: grant, we beseech Thee, that by steadfastly keeping heaven as our goal we may be counted worthy to join in her glory. Through the same Christ, our Lord..
SEPTEMBER 8-THE NATIVITY
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
ANTIPHON at the MAGNIFICAT
THY Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, was the herald of joy to the whole world: since from there arose the Son of Justice, Christ our God, Who, destroying the curse, bestowed the blessing and, confounding death, brought us the gift of life everlasting.
COLLECT
Bestow upon Thy servants, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the gift of Thy heavenly grace: that as the childbearing of the Blessed Virgin was the beginning of our salvation, so the solemn feast of her Nativity may bring us an increase of peace. Through our Lord..
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
ANTIPHON at the MAGNIFICAT
THY Nativity, O Virgin Mother of God, was the herald of joy to the whole world: since from there arose the Son of Justice, Christ our God, Who, destroying the curse, bestowed the blessing and, confounding death, brought us the gift of life everlasting.
COLLECT
Bestow upon Thy servants, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the gift of Thy heavenly grace: that as the childbearing of the Blessed Virgin was the beginning of our salvation, so the solemn feast of her Nativity may bring us an increase of peace. Through our Lord..
September 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
The great victory, which John Sobieski, king of Poland, gained against the Turks under the walls of Vienna, caused Pope Innocent XI to make this feast obligatory throughout the whole Western Church as a yearly act of thanksgiving for the deliverance of Christian Europe.
Roman Catholic Daily Missal, 1962
The Most Holy Name of Mary
The great victory, which John Sobieski, king of Poland, gained against the Turks under the walls of Vienna, caused Pope Innocent XI to make this feast obligatory throughout the whole Western Church as a yearly act of thanksgiving for the deliverance of Christian Europe.
Roman Catholic Daily Missal, 1962
Forwarded from Soldiers of the Precious Wounds of Jesus
Psalm 139:21 Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hated thee: and pine away because of thy enemies?
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Exodus 15:3
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
Exodus 15:6
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Kumbaya Catholicism is not scriptural or historical. We are called to be like Christ and it is true that Christ sacrificed himself for his followers, for those who would accept the free gift of salvation it is also true that he drove out the money changers with furious violence, it is also true that he is a man of war and that many times he has destroyed the enemies of his beloved or empowered his people to destroy their enemies.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Exodus 15:3
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
Exodus 15:6
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Kumbaya Catholicism is not scriptural or historical. We are called to be like Christ and it is true that Christ sacrificed himself for his followers, for those who would accept the free gift of salvation it is also true that he drove out the money changers with furious violence, it is also true that he is a man of war and that many times he has destroyed the enemies of his beloved or empowered his people to destroy their enemies.
SEPTEMBER 17
THE STIGMATA OF SAINT FRANCIS
Collect:
Oh Lord Jesus Christ, Who, when the world was growing cold, in order to enkindle in our hearts the fire of Thy love, didst renew the sacred marks of Thy Passion on the body of blessed Francis: mercifully grant, that with the aid of his merits and prayers we may ever bear our cross, and bring forth worthy fruits of pennance:
Who livest and reignest...
Gradual: Ps. 36:30-31
The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgement. The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.
THE STIGMATA OF SAINT FRANCIS
Collect:
Oh Lord Jesus Christ, Who, when the world was growing cold, in order to enkindle in our hearts the fire of Thy love, didst renew the sacred marks of Thy Passion on the body of blessed Francis: mercifully grant, that with the aid of his merits and prayers we may ever bear our cross, and bring forth worthy fruits of pennance:
Who livest and reignest...
Gradual: Ps. 36:30-31
The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgement. The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.
The clip from mother Angelica is really great here I encourage you all to watch this. https://youtu.be/HYX9uNNXUnI
YouTube
Pope Francis Rebukes EWTN as Work of the Devil: What would Mother Angelica Say?
In a meeting with Jesuits in Slovakia, Pope Francis said: “There is, for example, a large Catholic television channel that has no hesitation in continually speaking ill of the Pope....I personally deserve attacks and insults because I am a sinner, but the…
Forwarded from ↟ Modernists Go To Hell ↟
Interesting quote from St. Robert Bellarmine pertaining to the consequences of the Greeks rejecting the Florentine decrees made on the Filioque and separating itself from dogma, falling into heresy.