SEPTEMBER 12: THE MYRRH OF THE SEA
The Most Holy Name of Mary
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The original version of Maryβs name in Aramaic is βMaryamβ (ΧΧ¨ΧΧ) taken from the word βmerurβ which means βbitterness.β This is the reason why she was given titles like βThe Myrrh of the Seaβ and βBitter Seaβ which reflect the bitterness she experienced in seeing her Son suffer and die. The reforms of Vatican II caused the removal of its feast in the General Roman Calendar. But, St. John Paul II restored its celebration in 2002.
The Most Holy Name of Mary
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The original version of Maryβs name in Aramaic is βMaryamβ (ΧΧ¨ΧΧ) taken from the word βmerurβ which means βbitterness.β This is the reason why she was given titles like βThe Myrrh of the Seaβ and βBitter Seaβ which reflect the bitterness she experienced in seeing her Son suffer and die. The reforms of Vatican II caused the removal of its feast in the General Roman Calendar. But, St. John Paul II restored its celebration in 2002.
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COFOUNDER OF THE MARYKNOLL FATHERS
Servant of God Thomas Frederick Price
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Today is the death anniversary of the Servant of God Thomas Frederick Price. He was an American priest and cofounder of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, better known as the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, with a focus of the overseas mission activity of the Catholic Church. He later went to Hong Kong to further participate in the missionary activity of the Church. There, he fell seriously ill and died.
Servant of God Thomas Frederick Price
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Today is the death anniversary of the Servant of God Thomas Frederick Price. He was an American priest and cofounder of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, better known as the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, with a focus of the overseas mission activity of the Catholic Church. He later went to Hong Kong to further participate in the missionary activity of the Church. There, he fell seriously ill and died.
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SEPTEMBER 12: THE PILGRIM GUIDE OF PILGRIMS
Saint Guy of Anderlecht
Layperson
Died: 1012
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He was a Belgian layperson and pilgrim. When he was young, he served as a sacristan in his local Church. When he grew up, he decided to become a trader. But the ship that was supposed to deliver his investment sank. He lost everything. So he decided to become a pilgrim to Rome and Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, he spent his time helping and guiding other pilgrims. He died as he was returning to Belgium. He is the patron against rabies.
Saint Guy of Anderlecht
Layperson
Died: 1012
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He was a Belgian layperson and pilgrim. When he was young, he served as a sacristan in his local Church. When he grew up, he decided to become a trader. But the ship that was supposed to deliver his investment sank. He lost everything. So he decided to become a pilgrim to Rome and Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, he spent his time helping and guiding other pilgrims. He died as he was returning to Belgium. He is the patron against rabies.
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SEPTEMBER 12: SEER OF THE PILGRIM CHRIST
Blessed Maria Luisa Angelica Prosperi
Religious Virgin
Died: 1847
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She was an Italian Benedictine nun. Her original name was Gertrude Prosperi. In the monastery, she held various positions. She did all her tasks with dedication and love, This was noticed by her fellow nuns so she was elected as abbess a position she held until she died. She motivated the nuns to foster a deeper devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Jesus appeared to her carrying his cross, then with his Sacred Heart, and then as a pilgrim.
Blessed Maria Luisa Angelica Prosperi
Religious Virgin
Died: 1847
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She was an Italian Benedictine nun. Her original name was Gertrude Prosperi. In the monastery, she held various positions. She did all her tasks with dedication and love, This was noticed by her fellow nuns so she was elected as abbess a position she held until she died. She motivated the nuns to foster a deeper devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Jesus appeared to her carrying his cross, then with his Sacred Heart, and then as a pilgrim.
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SEPTEMBER 12: UNRECOGNIZABLE PRIEST DUE TO TORTURE
Blessed Jak Bushati
Priest and Martyr
Died: 1949
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He was an Albanian priest and martyr. He was parish priest in numerous villages which became a center of resistance to communism. He was arrested and tortured. The accusations that were made against him were of having protected subversive elements coming from abroad and of agitation and anti-government propaganda. Made unrecognizable by the mistreatment he suffered, he died before his trial could be held.
Blessed Jak Bushati
Priest and Martyr
Died: 1949
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He was an Albanian priest and martyr. He was parish priest in numerous villages which became a center of resistance to communism. He was arrested and tortured. The accusations that were made against him were of having protected subversive elements coming from abroad and of agitation and anti-government propaganda. Made unrecognizable by the mistreatment he suffered, he died before his trial could be held.
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SEPTEMBER 13: THE GOLDEN-MOUTHED DOCTOR
Saint Ioannes Chrysostomos
Patriarch and Doctor of the Church
Died: 407
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St. John Chrysostom was an Antiochene Patriarch of Constantinople and is one of the 37 Doctors of the Church. He was known for his eloquent sermons that's why he was named "chrysostomos" which means "golden mouthed." His preaching concentrated on moral living. He criticized corrupt officials of the Church and the government. He also criticized people who wore extravagant clothing. He is the patron of public speakers.
Saint Ioannes Chrysostomos
Patriarch and Doctor of the Church
Died: 407
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St. John Chrysostom was an Antiochene Patriarch of Constantinople and is one of the 37 Doctors of the Church. He was known for his eloquent sermons that's why he was named "chrysostomos" which means "golden mouthed." His preaching concentrated on moral living. He criticized corrupt officials of the Church and the government. He also criticized people who wore extravagant clothing. He is the patron of public speakers.
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THE PATRIARCH VS THE EMPRESS
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St. John Chrysostom criticized corrupt officials of the Church and the government. He also criticized people, especially women who wore extravagant clothing. Due to this, he was hated by Empress Eudoxia who thought that the preachings were directed towards her. He also denounced the erection of a silver statue of the empress near the cathedral. There was even a time when he barred the empress from entering the Church. Eudoxia had him deposed twice. But on both times, the people rioted so, she had him reinstated.
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St. John Chrysostom criticized corrupt officials of the Church and the government. He also criticized people, especially women who wore extravagant clothing. Due to this, he was hated by Empress Eudoxia who thought that the preachings were directed towards her. He also denounced the erection of a silver statue of the empress near the cathedral. There was even a time when he barred the empress from entering the Church. Eudoxia had him deposed twice. But on both times, the people rioted so, she had him reinstated.
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SEPTEMBER 13: HE WAS PLACED ON A RED-HOT IRON BED
Saint Iulianos of Galatia
Priest and Martyr
Died: 4th century
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St. Julian was an Anatolian priest and martyr. When the persecution of Licinius broke out, he took refuge in the mountains to live in a cave near a temple dedicated to a god. He was later discovered when he was getting water to drink. He was arrested. He confessed his faith in Christ. He was placed on a red-hot iron bed, miraculously coming out of it unharmed. He was skinned, mangled in various ways, and finally beheaded.
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Saint Julian, pray for us that we might defeat the Turks and free Constantinople, just as the Anatolian forces of Licinius were vanquished by the brave soldiers of Christ. Amen.
Saint Iulianos of Galatia
Priest and Martyr
Died: 4th century
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St. Julian was an Anatolian priest and martyr. When the persecution of Licinius broke out, he took refuge in the mountains to live in a cave near a temple dedicated to a god. He was later discovered when he was getting water to drink. He was arrested. He confessed his faith in Christ. He was placed on a red-hot iron bed, miraculously coming out of it unharmed. He was skinned, mangled in various ways, and finally beheaded.
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Saint Julian, pray for us that we might defeat the Turks and free Constantinople, just as the Anatolian forces of Licinius were vanquished by the brave soldiers of Christ. Amen.
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SEPTEMBER 13: THE PATRON OF LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS
Saint Venerius of Tino
Hermit and Monk
Died: 630
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He was an Italian hermit monk in the monastery that once existed on the island of Tino. According to tradition, he was a sailor who got attracted by the silence, the climate of contemplation, and the spirit of poverty in the monastery. As a monk, people were drawn towards him. He did not like the attention he was getting. The lighthouse on the island, and his holy reputation, led to his patronage of lighthouse keepers.
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Saint Venerius of Tino, please guide the light of Christ to my heart. Implore the Lord to save me, to give me grace, and to ensure that I shall not die but shall live. Guide my soul so that I shall be united with Christ forever. Amen.
Saint Venerius of Tino
Hermit and Monk
Died: 630
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He was an Italian hermit monk in the monastery that once existed on the island of Tino. According to tradition, he was a sailor who got attracted by the silence, the climate of contemplation, and the spirit of poverty in the monastery. As a monk, people were drawn towards him. He did not like the attention he was getting. The lighthouse on the island, and his holy reputation, led to his patronage of lighthouse keepers.
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Saint Venerius of Tino, please guide the light of Christ to my heart. Implore the Lord to save me, to give me grace, and to ensure that I shall not die but shall live. Guide my soul so that I shall be united with Christ forever. Amen.
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THE TREE OF OUR SALVATION
Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Christ
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Salvation through Christβs death on the wood of the Cross is so poetic for it was by the wood of the tree that sin entered humanity. The preface for the Mass of the day says: βFor you placed the salvation of the human race on the wood of the Cross, so that, where death arose, life might again spring forth and the evil one, who conquered on a tree, might likewise on a tree be conquered, through Christ our Lord.β
Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Christ
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Salvation through Christβs death on the wood of the Cross is so poetic for it was by the wood of the tree that sin entered humanity. The preface for the Mass of the day says: βFor you placed the salvation of the human race on the wood of the Cross, so that, where death arose, life might again spring forth and the evil one, who conquered on a tree, might likewise on a tree be conquered, through Christ our Lord.β
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SEPTEMBER 14: HER SICKLE FLOATED IN THE AIR
Saint Notburga of Eben
Married Layperson
Died: 1313
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She was a German married layperson. She was a maid and cook of a nobleman. When the man died, passed into the service of farmers in Eben. According to legend, when one day, her boss did not allow her to go to Mass, she threw her sickle or scythe up in the air. It remained suspended there until she returned from attending Mass and started working again. She is venerated as the patroness of peasants and maids.
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Saint Notburga of Eben, intercede for us that we should be able to unfailingly fulfill our duty to attend Mass. Give us the spiritual strength necessary to put a miraculous effort into praying every day and ensuring that our souls endure and remain strong throughout each and every day. Through Christ, we reach Heaven. Amen.
Saint Notburga of Eben
Married Layperson
Died: 1313
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She was a German married layperson. She was a maid and cook of a nobleman. When the man died, passed into the service of farmers in Eben. According to legend, when one day, her boss did not allow her to go to Mass, she threw her sickle or scythe up in the air. It remained suspended there until she returned from attending Mass and started working again. She is venerated as the patroness of peasants and maids.
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Saint Notburga of Eben, intercede for us that we should be able to unfailingly fulfill our duty to attend Mass. Give us the spiritual strength necessary to put a miraculous effort into praying every day and ensuring that our souls endure and remain strong throughout each and every day. Through Christ, we reach Heaven. Amen.
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