Optional Memorial of St. Sharbel Makhlouf, 1828-1898; joined the Monastery of St. Maron at Annaya, Lebanon, at the age of 23; lived as a hermit from 1875 to his death; known for his holiness, and was sought out by people for blessings and prayers; followed a strict fast, and was devoted to the Blessed Sacrament
Optional Memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden, 1303-1373; founded a monastery where the group eventualy became known as the Bridgetines; her pilgrimage to the Holy Land was marred by shipwreck and the of her son, and eventually led to her death
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene; among those who were assisting Jesus out of their own means; stood by the cross of Jesus with His mother; first witness to the Resurrection; the “apostle to the apostles”; died about 63 A.D.
Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619; Franciscan Capuchin known for his gift of languages, which allowed him to study the Bible in its original texts and preach to the Jews of Italy; elected minister general of the Capuchins in 1602; papal emissary and peacemaker
Optional Memorial of St. Apollinaris; sent by St. Peter to be bishop of Ravenna, and was exiled from the city three times by pagans; on his fourth return, he was martyred, in about 79 A.D.
Saint of the Day: St. Macrina the Younger, 330-379; granddaughter of Macrina the Elder, sister of St. Basil, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Peter of Sebastea; formed a community, with her mother, of prayer and contemplation
Saints of the Day: Carmelite Nuns of Compiegne; 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns were caught up in the French Revolution, were sentenced to death for practicing religious life, and were martyred on the guillotine
Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; begun in the 13th Century by the hermits who had become known as the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; became a celebration of the universal Church in 1726
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/16/21
Gospel: Matthew 12:1-8
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