Optional Memorial of St. Rita of Cascia, 1381-1457; became an Augustinian nun after being widowed and losing her two sons; known for her auterity, prayerfulness, and charity; known as a saint of impossible cases
Optional Memorial of St. Christopher Magallanes and companions; martyrs of the Cristero wars, a period in the early 20th Century when Mexico was ruled by an extremely anti-Catholic government; St. Christopher and the other 24 were martyred over a period of 22 years in eight Mexican states
Optional Memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena, 1380-1444; greatest preacher of his time; known for his devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, invented the “IHS” symbol
Saint of the Day: St. Theophilus of Corte, 1676-1740; founded Franciscan houses following an austere life in Corsica and Tuscany; famous for his preaching and missionary efforts
Optional Memorial of St. John I, 470-526; pope and martyr; inherited the problem of the Arian heresy; imprisoned on suspicion of being a spy; died in prison
Saint of the Day: St. Paschal Baylon, 1540-1592; Franciscan lay brother who spent most of his life as a humble doorkeeper; had a deep love for the Blessed Sacrament, and is the patron of all eucharistic confraternities and congresses
Optional Memorial of St. Isidore the Farmer, 1070-1130; spent most of his life as a laborer on a farm near Madrid, Spain; favored with celestial visions, and it was said that angels sometimes helped with his farm work; patron of farmers, and of Catholic Rural Life
Feast of St. Matthias, apostle; chosen after the Ascension to replace Judas
Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/14/21
Gospel: John 15:9-17
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