Optional Memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden, 1303-1373; had visions of Christ crucified from her childhood; her husband, King Magnus II gave her property to found a monastery, and the group eventually became known as the Bridgetines; made a pilgrimage to Rome in 1350, and never returned to Sweden, dying on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619; possessed a gift of languages; as a Capuchin, he preached to the Jews in Italy--and the rabbis felt sure he was a Jew who had become a Christian, because of his knowledge of Hebrew; became minister general of the Capuchins in 1602; served as a papal emissary and peacemaker; died of serious illness in Lisbon while on a peacemaking mission
Optional Memorial of St. Apollinaris; appointed bishop of Ravenna, Italy, by St. Peter; exiled from the city three times by pagans; when he returned a fourth time, he was beaten so badly that he died from his wounds, about 79 A.D.
Saint of the Day: St. Macrina the Younger; engaged to be married at 12, but her fiance died; she and her mother formed a community dedicated to prayer and contemplation at the family estate; wheh her mother died, Macrina served as head of the group until her death
Memorial of St. Bonaventure, 1221-1274; served as General Minister of the Franciscan Order for 17 years; structured the Order through effective legislation; offered the friars and organized spirituality based on the vision and insights of St. Francis, combining practical aspects of life with doctrines of the Church
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/15/22
Gospel: Matthew 12:1-8
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