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Quote of the Day "If we could comprehend all the good things contained in Holy Communion, nothing more would be wanting to content the heart of man." — St. John Vianney
Today's Meditation "My dear brothers and sisters, not only is prayer very powerful; even more, it's of the utmost necessity for overcoming the enemies of our salvation. Look at all the saints: They weren't content with watching and fighting to overcome the enemies of their salvation and with keeping well away from all that could offer them temptation. They passed their whole lives in prayer, not only the day, but very often the whole night as well. Yes, my dear children, we watch over ourselves and all the motions of our hearts in vain, and in vain we avoid temptation, if we don't pray. If we don't continually resort to prayer, all our other ways will be of no use at all to us, and we'll be overcome. We won't find any sinner converted without turning to prayer. We won't find one persevering without depending heavily on prayer. Nor will we ever find a Christian who ends up damned whose downfall didn't begin with a lack of prayer." —St. John Vianney, p. 155
Daily Verse "Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."" — John 20:29 | St John Vianney Cure Of Ars
St. John Vianney, also known as St. Jean Marie Vianney (1786–1859) was born in France to a farming family, one of six children of devout Catholic parents. He was baptized on the day of his birth. When he was four years old the French Revolution erupted, and priests were forced into hiding. Every day they risked their lives to give the sacraments, and John looked up to them as heroes. His First Holy Communion and Confirmation were made in secrecy. After the Church in France was reestablished, John studied for the priesthood. He had difficulty in his studies due to his lack of formal education during the turmoil of the revolution, but his great desire carried him through. After his ordination he became a parish priest assigned to the small country town of Ars. There he ministered to the carnage the revolution had left in the souls of the French people. Many were indifferent to, and ignorant of, the Faith. John performed great penances for the people and received many graces for their conversion. He had the gifts of miracle-working, prophecy, hidden knowledge, and discernment of spirits. He was soon known internationally, and people came from afar to see him. Year after year he spent 11-12 hours a day in the confessional, and up to 16 hours in the summer. By 1855 there were 20,000 pilgrims traveling annually to Ars. Because of this St. John Vianney was tormented by evil spirits throughout his life, especially when he attempted to get his two to three hours of sleep a night. He died at the age of 73 after serving 40 years as a parish priest. Over 300 priests and 6,000 people attended his funeral. St. John Vianney is the patron saint of confessors and priests. His feast day is August 4th. | Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest • Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Reading 1 Numbers 11:4b-15 The children of Israel lamented,
"Would that we had meat for food!
We remember the fish we used to eat without cost in Egypt,
and the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks,
the onions, and the garlic.
But now we are famished;
we see nothing before us but this manna." Manna was like coriander seed and had the color of resin.
When they had gone about and gathered it up,
the people would grind it between millstones or pound it in a mortar,
then cook it in a pot and make it into loaves,
which tasted like cakes made with oil.
At night, when the dew fell upon the camp, the manna also fell. When Moses heard the people, family after family,
crying at the entrance of their tents,
so that the LORD became very angry, he was grieved.
"Why do you treat your servant so badly?" Moses asked the LORD.
"Why are you so displeased with me
that you burden me with all this people?
Was it I who conceived all this people?
Or was it I who gave them birth,
that you tell me to carry them at my bosom,
like a foster father carrying an infant,
to the land you have promised under oath to their fathers?
Where can I get meat to give to all this people?
For they are crying to me,
'Give us meat for our food.'
I cannot carry all this people by myself,
for they are too heavy for me.
If this is the way you will deal with me,
then please do me the favor of killing me at once,
so that I need no longer face this distress." Responsorial Psalm Psalm 81:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 R. (2a) Sing with joy to God our help.
"My people heard not my voice,
and Israel obeyed me not;
So I gave them up to the hardness of their hearts;
they walked according to their own counsels." R. Sing with joy to God our help.
"If only my people would hear me,
and Israel walk in my ways,
Quickly would I humble their enemies;
against their foes I would turn my hand." R. Sing with joy to God our help.
"Those who hated the LORD would seek to flatter me,
but their fate would endure forever,
While Israel I would feed with the best of wheat,
and with honey from the rock I would fill them." R. Sing with joy to God our help.
Alleluia Matthew 4:4 R. Alleluia, alleluia.
One does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Matthew 14:13-21 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist,
he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself.
The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns.
When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd,
his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.
When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said,
"This is a deserted place and it is already late;
dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages
and buy food for themselves."
He said to them, "There is no need for them to go away;
give them some food yourselves."
But they said to him,
"Five loaves and two fish are all we have here."
Then he said, "Bring them here to me,"
and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,
he said the blessing, broke the loaves,
and gave them to the disciples,
who in turn gave them to the crowds.
They all ate and were satisfied,
and they picked up the fragments left over–
twelve wicker baskets full.
Those who ate were about five thousand men,
not counting women and children. | Praise to You Oh Lord Jesus Christ! | Daily Meditation: Matthew 14:13-21 His heart was moved with pity for them. (Matthew 14:14) Jesus had just learned of the brutal death of his cousin, John the Baptist. After such a heartrending loss, he "withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself" (Matthew 14:13). But the crowd wouldn't leave him alone. They pursued him until they found him. So as Jesus left the boat and came ashore, his response to those who met him might seem surprising: his heart went out to them! Instead of telling everyone that he needed to rest and sending them away, he gave them his full attention. How amazing is the compassion that overflowed from Jesus as he looked upon each person standing before him! He saw each need, and he "cured their sick" (Matthew 14:14). Just imagine how tenderly he must have listened to their pleas to be made whole and the encouraging words he must have spoken to them. He lingered over every person. He was in no hurry, and he didn't hesitate to provide what they truly needed. As evening approached, Jesus was aware that the crowds were hungry and tired. He was probably tired, too. But even though his disciples wanted to send the people away, Jesus didn't. He wanted to feed them. From a mere five loaves and two fish, he fed thousands—he even provided well beyond what they needed! He not only took take care of their physical hunger, but he taught them—through this miraculous experience—his lavish, abundant care for them! Jesus' heart goes out to you as well! He is never in a rush, never preoccupied with "bigger problems." He looks on you with compassion and longs to offer you his healing and restoration. He welcomes your prayers, and he delights in answering them according to his perfect will, his boundless wisdom, and his patient timing. He cherishes every moment that you spend with him! So praise him for the love and compassion that well up in his heart when he looks at you. No matter what changes or upheaval you may be going through, Jesus hasn't changed. The abundance of time and attention that he offered the crowds, his power to heal and provide for them—they're available to you, too. Receive Jesus' overflowing care for you today! "Lord Jesus, thank you for your abundant mercy and compassion!" Numbers 11:4-15
Psalm 81:12-17 | Reflections with Brother Adrian: |  Hear AI Read it for u | From today's Holy Gospel: "When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said,
"This is a deserted place and it is already late;
dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages
and buy food for themselves."
He said to them, "There is no need for them to go away;
give them some food yourselves."......" Word of the Lord! | Bishop Barron said today, "A significant theological principle is in play here: God has no need vis-Ã -vis the world that he has made. Precisely because he stands to gain nothing from the world, whatever is given to him breaks against the rock of the divine self-sufficiency and redounds to the benefit of the giver. From this principle follows as a corollary what St. John Paul II called the law of the gift—namely, that one's being increases in the measure that one gives oneself away." end quote.
From Roberto Juarez:
"The multiplication scene is not just a fact of the past. It is a current call to see with compassion and act responsibly. Trust and share the little we have.
Today we can ask ourselves:
Who needs my bread, my time, my listening, my faith?
Am I a disciple who gives or who escapes?
Do I trust that God can multiply my small gestures?"
"Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,
he said the blessing, broke the loaves,
and gave them to the disciples,
who in turn gave them to the crowds." So, 5 loaves of bread for 5,000 men, not counting women and children. They shared 2 fish. 7 total food items.
So, 1 loaf can feed 1,000?
What does this mean to you? The miracle should have a meaning, a very deep meaning.
Yesterday, I went to visit a man that is temporarily disabled, struggling, and I said to him to have faith, remember "Yaweh Yireh" , which means "the Lord will provide" on this mountain.
And He did provide the lamb, the food on the mountain. And the story of the bread continues until today....in the Mass, the raised altar area is the mountain, and the table is set. And we are fed, and you may still ask "Manna?"which means "what is this?"
Can we not put 2 and 2 together? The hints for thousands of years? God is revealed in Jesus.
The God that fed the people of Moses, bread from Heaven, He is now God in Jesus feeding bread on that mountain, feeding them direct in conjunction with the people and their gifts. He is now uniting us in salvation cooperative. We will never be able to do what He can, but we can do the impossible with Him.
Remember His name ? God's name? I AM. And the word impossible can be read in english "I'm Possible" or better said "I AM Possible"..
There is no impasse for Him, for He created the impasse. The only impasse that is recorded, is the chasm between Heaven, and hell.
That one, nobody can cross, but Jesus.
Therefore, the God of the impossible, is Jesus.
His name bring salvation. But if you mock the name, it could spell damnation.
And we are to lift up His name, glorify it, and pray with it, for the betterment, the very salvation of souls....remember the mission...on earth. |  audio | Random Bible Verse 1
Romans 6:3–4 " Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life."
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