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St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia. / For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia. |
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31. | He that cometh from above, is above all. He that is of the earth, of the earth he is, and of the earth he speaketh. He that cometh from heaven, is above all. | Qui desursum venit, super omnes est. Qui est de terra, de terra est, et de terra loquitur. Qui de cælo venit, super omnes est. | ο ανωθεν ερχομενος επανω παντων εστιν ο ων εκ της γης εκ της γης εστιν και εκ της γης λαλει ο εκ του ουρανου ερχομενος επανω παντων εστιν |
32. | And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth: and no man receiveth his testimony. | Et quod vidit, et audivit, hoc testatur : et testimonium ejus nemo accipit. | και ο εωρακεν και ηκουσεν τουτο μαρτυρει και την μαρτυριαν αυτου ουδεις λαμβανει |
33. | He that hath received his testimony, hath set to his seal that God is true. | Qui accepit ejus testimonium signavit, quia Deus verax est. | ο λαβων αυτου την μαρτυριαν εσφραγισεν οτι ο θεος αληθης εστιν |
34. | For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for God doth not give the Spirit by measure. | Quem enim misit Deus, verba Dei loquitur : non enim ad mensuram dat Deus spiritum. | ον γαρ απεστειλεν ο θεος τα ρηματα του θεου λαλει ου γαρ εκ μετρου διδωσιν ο θεος το πνευμα |
35. | The Father loveth the Son: and he hath given all things into his hand. | Pater diligit Filium et omnia dedit in manu ejus. | ο πατηρ αγαπα τον υιον και παντα δεδωκεν εν τη χειρι αυτου |
36. | He that believeth in the Son, hath life everlasting; but he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. | Qui credit in Filium, habet vitam æternam ; qui autem incredulus est Filio, non videbit vitam, sed ira Dei manet super eum. | ο πιστευων εις τον υιον εχει ζωην αιωνιον ο δε απειθων τω υιω ουκ οψεται [την] ζωην αλλ η οργη του θεου μενει επ αυτον |
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
Memorial
April 7th
Rome, the chapel of the Generalate: the relics of Saint John Baptist DE LA SALLE. After 187 years at Rouen and 31 years at Lembecq-lez-Hal (Belgium), these relics were transferred to Rome in 1937, arriving on January 24. The following day, they were received into the present chapel with great solemnity.
Saint John Baptist de la Salle was born in Rheims, France, known as the Father of Modern Pedagogy. He opened free schools for poor children, introducing new teaching methods. He organized the congregation called the Brothers of the Christian Schools which made great contributions to popular education.
Source: Daily Roman Missal, Edited by Rev. James Socías, Midwest Theological Forum, Chicago, Illinois ©2003
Collect:
O God, who chose Saint John Baptist de la Salle
to educate young Christians,
raise up, we pray, teachers in your Church
ready to devote themselves wholeheartedly
to the human and Christian formation of the young,
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. +Amen.
First Reading: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 - 2:1-3
Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:1-5
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to Him a child, He put him in the midst of them, and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
"Whoever receives one such child in my name receives Me."
Feast Day: April 7
Born: 1651 at Rheims, France
Died: 1719 at Rouen, France
Canonized: 24 May 1900 by Pope Leo XIII
Major Shrine: Sanctuary of John Baptist de La Salle, Casa Generalizia, Rome, Italy.
Patron of: educators, school principals, teachers
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April 7, 2016
Sowing & Reaping
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St. John Baptist de La Salle was born in Rheims, France. He was known as the Father of Modern Pedagogy. He opened free schools for poor children, introducing new teaching methods. He organized the congregation called the Brothers of the Christian Schools, which made great contributions to popular education.
St. John Baptist de la Salle
Generations of schoolboys have been taught by the Christian Brothers, and their founder, St. John Baptist de la Salle, is familiar in their prayers and devotions. "Brothers Boys" are scattered all over the world and all of them have fond memories of their "De la Salle" days.
John Baptist de la Salle was born at Rheims in 1651, became a member of the cathedral chapter at Rheims when he was sixteen, and was ordained a priest in 1678. Soon after ordination he was put in charge of a girls' school, and in 1679 he met Adrian Nyel, a layman who wanted to open a school for boys. Two schools were started, and Canon de la Salle became interested in the work of education. He took an interest in the teachers, eventually invited them to live in his own house, and tried to train them in the educational system that was forming in his mind. This first group ultimately left, unable to grasp what the saint had in mind; others, however, joined him, and the beginnings of the Brothers of the Christian Schools were begun.
Seeing a unique opportunity for good, Canon de la Salle resigned his canonry, gave his inheritance to the poor, and began to organize his teachers into a religious congregation. Soon, boys from his schools began to ask for admission to the Brothers, and the founder set up a juniorate to prepare them for their life as religious teachers. At the request of many pastors, he also set up a training school for teachers, first at Rheims, then at Paris, and finally at St.-Denis. Realizing that he was breaking entirely new ground in the education of the young, John Baptist de la Salle wrote books on his system of education, opened schools for tradesmen, and even founded a school for the nobility, at the request of King James of England.
The congregation had a tumultuous history, and the setbacks that the founder had to face were many; but the work was begun, and he guided it with rare wisdom. In Lent of 1719, he grew weak, met with a serious accident, and died on Good Friday. He was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1900, and Pope Pius XII proclaimed him patron of schoolteachers.
Excerpted from The One Year Book of Saints, Rev. Clifford Stevens
Patron: Educators; school principals; teachers.
Things to Do:
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest (Memorial)
The high priest questioned them. (Acts 5:27)
What a wild ride! For the past three years, the apostles have abandoned home and careers to follow Jesus. Then, in shock, they watch as he is crucified and buried. Only days later, they step inside his tomb and discover it empty. They have seen Jesus, alive, walk through walls. They felt the fire of Pentecost and have begun performing signs and wonders themselves. And now, theyre being hauled before a grand jury of the Sanhedrin and high priest to answer for the trouble theyve caused.
Did they really sign up for this roller-coaster life? No. They had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they answered Jesus call. They just saw something in him that they were willing to trust, something they were willing to risk their plans for. Perhaps it was his authority and power. Maybe it was his love. Whatever it was, something awakened inside them. When they said yes to him, they stepped out in faith, and their lives were catapulted into an adventure that would leave them changed forever.
Its true. This adventure of discipleship is fraught with challenge. The psalmist even vented, Many are the troubles of the just man (Psalm 34:20)! Its a sure bet that when we say yes to God, we will eventually experience troubles. Just look at the apostles and the saints. None of them were strangers to hardship. We may focus on the miracles and victories, but there were also persecutions, imprisonments, bullyings, and, for some, martyrdom.
And yet despite all the hardships he faced, John still wrote, God is trustworthy (John 3:33). Why? Because he also knew that the Father doesnt ration his love. He has given his Son and his Spirit to us completely, without reservation.
What does that say to you? Everything! It tells you how deeply God treasures you. He has given everything to you! Thats why you can consider him to be trustworthy.
Whether today feels like Pentecost or a grand jury inquest like the apostles faced, keep giving your yes to Jesus. None of us have any idea what tomorrow holds. But God does, and he has equipped you with everything you need to keep following him. He himself is trustworthy to walk with you in the adventure of a lifetime.
Lord, I have tasted and seen your goodness. I give my yes to you.
Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20
John 3:31-36
Daily Marriage Tip for April 7, 2016:
Add an extra prayer to your daily routine, asking God to bless your spouses day.
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April 7, 2016 - Memorial of Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
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Father Steven Reilly, LCJohn 3:31-36
Introductory Prayer: I come before you, Lord, poor and unworthy. Yet you welcome me with such love. With my effort during this meditation I want to make a small return on your great kindness. Petition: Help me to cooperate with your greatest gift, the Holy Spirit.
Resolution: I will foster charity by paying special attention to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit. |
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When I first became a reader at Mass, that was my reading...and I read it with emphasis and volume..(I have a strong baritone voice)....after Mass the priest commented to me...wow, you used the exact voice inflections necessary to really empathize the meaning of the reading....usually the readers sort of read in a monotone which does not really make clear what the readings mean.
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