Resources for Trinity Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms) Sunday, June 3 2012

This post contains links to resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. On most Sundays the readings in the two forms are completely different; this Sunday, however, the Gospel reading is the same. I hope to add some updates but can promise nothing.

ORDINARY FORM

READINGS:

• Readings From the NAB. Official translation used in USA.

• Readings From the NJB. Scroll down slightly. Official translation in most English speaking countries.

• Today’s Divine Office.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING:Deut 4:32-34, 39-40

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Deut 4:32-34, 39-40.

• Unofficial Lectionary. Text of readings from the Douay Rheims translation followed by commentary from the Haydock Bible Comm.

• Pending: My Notes on Deut 4:32-34, 39-40.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22.

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Ps 33.

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 33.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: Rom 8:14-17

• Fr. Bernardin de Piconio’s Commentary on Romans 8:14-17.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Romans 8:14-17.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Romans 8:14-17.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Matt 28:16-20.

• Maldonado’s Commentary on Matthew 28:16-20.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on Matthew 28:16-20.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Matthew 28:16-20.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Matthew 28:16-20.

• Sunday Gospel Scripture Study on Matthew 28:16-20. Video.

HOMILIES AND HOMILY NOTES: See the Gospel homilies listed under the Extraordinary Form.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM

READINGS AND OFFICE:

• Today’s Roman Missal. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

• Today’s Roman Breviary. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

COMMENTARIES ON THE LESSON: Rom 11:33-36.

• Bernardin de Piconio’s Commentary on Romans 11:33-36. This post provides commentary on verses 25-36.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on Romans 11:33-36.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Matt 28:16-20.

• Juan de Maldonado’s Commentary on Matt 28:16-20.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on Matt 28:16-20.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Matt 28:16-20. Previously posted. This post contains commentary on verses 16-20.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Matt 28:16-20.

• Sunday Gospel Scripture Study on Matthew 28:16-20. Video.

HOMILIES AND HOMILY NOTES:

• The Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. A homily on Rom 11:33-36.

• A Homily on the Epistle. Deals with the three theological virtues in relation to the Trinity.

• God’s Knowledge. Homily notes On Rom 11:33.  Can be used for sermon ideas, points for meditation/reflection, or for further Study.

• St Gregory Nanzianzus’ Homily for Trinity Sunday. On Matt 28:18-20.

• St Alphonsus de Ligouri’s Homily: The Love of the Three Divine Persons for Man. On Matt 28:19.

• Commission and Promise Which Christ Gave to His Apostles. On Matt 28:18-20.

• Dogmatic Homily on the Gospel: The Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity.

• The Blessing of the Most Holy Trinity. A liturgical homily on Matt 28:18-20.

• The Holy Sign of the Cross. A symbolic homily on Matt 28:18-20.

• The Worship of the Most Holy Trinity. A dogmatic/liturgical homily on Matt 28:18-20.

• The Ceremonies of Baptism. A liturgical/moral homily on Matt 28:18-20.

• Belief in the Mystery of the Trinity. Homily on Matt 28:18-20.

• The Blessed Trinity. Sermon notes on Matt 28:19. Can be used for sermon ideas, points for meditation/reflection, or for further study.

This Week’s Posts: Sunday, May 27-Sunday, June 3, 2012 (An a Prayer Request)

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This week’s posts will be minimal at best as I am experiencing some intense lower back pain. Prayers would be appreciated.

SUNDAY, MAY 27
PENTECOST SUNDAY

Resources for Pentecost Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

Resources for the Pentecost Vigil (Ordinary Form).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 27~The Blessings of Mary’s Womb.

Last Week’s Posts: Sunday, May 20-Sunday, May 27.

MONDAY, MAY 28
MONDAY OF THE EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Die II infra octavam Pentecostes ~ Dies Octavae I classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on the First Reading (1 Pet 1:3-9).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the First Reading (1 Pet 1:3-9).

• Pope Benedict XVI’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (111).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (Mark 10:17-27).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (Mark 10:17-27).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Daily Roman Missal. Latin & English. Make sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English. Make sure correct date is set.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the Lesson (Acts 10:34, 42-48).

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 3:16-21).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 3:16-21).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 28~Authentic Mariology.

TUESDAY, MAY 29
TUESDAY OF THE EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Die III infra octavam Pentecostes ~ Dies Octavae I classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on the First Reading (1 Pet 1:10-16).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the First Reading (1 Pet 1:10-16).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (98).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (Mark 10:28-31).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (Mark 10:28-31).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Daily Roman Missal. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the Lesson (Acts 8:14-17). Posted for another occasion. Includes notes on 5-8 as well.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 10:1-10).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 10:1-10).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Gospel (John 10:1-10).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 29~Henri Cardinal De Lubac.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
WEDNESDAY OF THE EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Feria Quarta Quattuor temporum Pentecostes ~ Dies Octavae I classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on the First Reading (1 Pet 1:18-25). Includes note on verse 17.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the First Reading (1 Pet 1:18-25).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (147).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (Mark 10:32-45).

• The Catechism on Today’s Gospel (Mark 10:32-45).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Roman Missal. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin and English Be sure correct date is set.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on the First Lesson (Acts 2:14-21).

• My Notes on the Second Lesson (Acts 5:12-16).

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on the Second Lesson (Acts 5:12-16).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Second Lesson (Acts 5:12-16).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 6:44-52).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 30~St Ambrose on the Visitation.

THURSDAY, MAY 31
FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Die Quinta infra octavam Pentecostes ~ Dies Octavae I classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings. Allows for an alternate first reading (commentary below).

• Today’s Divine Office.

• My Notes on the First Reading (Zephaniah 3:14-18).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the First Reading (Zeph 3:14-18).

• Alternate: Bernardin de Piconio’s Commentary on Romans 12:9-16. On 9-21.

• Alternate: Father Callan’s Commentary on Romans 12:9-16.

• Alternate: Navarre Bible Commentary on Romans 12:9-16.

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on the Responsorial (Isaiah 12:1-6).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Gospel (Luke 1:39-56).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (Luke 1:39-56).

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on the Gospel (Luke 1:39-56).

• UPDATE: Pope Benedict XVI on Mary’s Magnificat.

• UPDATE: Catholic Encyclopedia on the Feast of the Visitation.

• UPDATE: Catholic Culture on the Feast of the Visitation.

• UPDATE: St Bede the Venerable on the Feast of the Visitation.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Roman Missal. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English. Be sure correct date is set.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the Lesson (Acts 8:5-8). Posted for a different occasion, includes notes on verses 14-17.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (Luke 9:1-6).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 31~Blessed Isaac of Stella on Mary and the Church.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1
MEMORIAL OF ST JUSTIN THE MARTYR
Feria Sexta Quattuor temporum Pentecostes ~ Dies Octavae I classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the First Reading (1 Peter 4:7-13).

• My Notes on the First Reading (1 Peter 4:7-13).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on the Responsorial Psalm (96).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (Mark 11:11-26).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Gospel (Mark 11:11-26).

• Online Works By and About St Justin the Martyr.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• My Notes on the Lesson (Joel 2:23-24, 26-27). On 18-27.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (Luke 5:17-25).

• My Notes on the Gospel (Luke 5:17-26).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Gospel (Luke 5:17-26).

SATURDAY, JUNE 2
SATURDAY OF THE EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sabbato Quattuor temporum Pentecostes ~ Dies Octavae I classis

SATURDAY’S RESOURCES PENDING

SUNDAY, JUNE 3
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Dominica Sanctissimae Trinitatis ~ I. classis

Resources for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

Resources for Pentecost Sunday Mass (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

Resources for the Vigil Mass (Ordinary Form) can be found here. Resources for the entire week (20th–27th) are here.

This post contains resources for the Pentecost Sunday Mass, including both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. The content is as follows: 1. General Resources, consisting of homilies, blog posts, podcasts, etc.  2. Resources for the Ordinary Form, consisting mostly of commentaries on all the readings (including the alternate readings), applicable catechism texts, and homilies on specific texts.  3. Resources for the Extraordinary Form, also consisting of commentaries on the readings, applicable catechism texts, and homilies on specific texts. I hope to add some more resources before Pentecost.

GENERAL RESOURCES

Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Contains links to all the articles on the Holy Spirit. For catechism texts quoting or referencing the specific Mass readings see the “Homilist’s Catechism” links in the Ordinary and Extraordinary sections below.

Catholic Encyclopedia on Pentecost.

Pentecost Meditation on the Coming of the Holy Spirit.

Let the Fire Fall! Reflections on the Readings for Pentecost. From Catholic biblical Scholar Dr. John Bergsma.

St Ambrose On The Holy Spirit.  From Bk. 3 of his famous treatise De Spiritu Sancto. A Modern translation of the entire treatise can be found here.

St Basil On The Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Tongues and the Universal Church. Excerpt from an anonymous African Father of the 6th century.

Pope St Leo’s First Sermon on Pentecost.

Pope St Leo’s Third Sermon on Pentecost.

St Gregory Nanzianzen’s Pentecost Oration (Oration 41

Update: Niceta of Remesiana on the Power of the Holy Spirit.

UPDATE: St Thomas Aquinas’ Catechetical Instruction on the Holy Spirit. Scroll down slightly.

Pope Benedict’s Homily for Pentecost (June, 2006).

Pope Benedict’s Homily for Pentecost (May, 2008).

UPDATE: The Pentecost Readings. From Catholic biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma of The Sacred Page blog.

UPDATE: The Church and the Mystery of Pentecost. Audio lecture by catholic biblical scholar Dr. Brant Pitre.

• Pope John Paul II’s Catechesis on the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit:

Reflection on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit .
1. Gift of Wisdom.
2. Gift of Understanding.
3. Gift of Knowledge.
4. Gift of Counsel.
5. Gift of Fortitude. 
6. Gift of Piety. 
7. Gift of Fear of the Lord.

ORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY

READINGS AND OFFICE: Please Note: the Lectionary for today allows for an alternate second reading and an alternate Gospel reading. I’ve supplied commentary for all.

• Today’s Mass Readings (NAB). Translation used in the USA.

• Today’s Mass Readings (NJB). Scroll down slightly. The NJB is used in most other English speaking countries.

• Today’s Divine Office.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Acts 2:1-11.

• Navvare Bible Commentary on Acts 2:1-11.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on Acts 2:1-11.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Acts 2:1-11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 104.

• Lection Divina Notes on Psalm 104.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13. Alternate: Gal 5:16-25.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13.

• Update: St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13.

• Update: St Thomas Aquinas’ Commentary on 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13. Read all three lectures. English translation in the right column.

• Homilist’s Catechism on 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13.

• Alternate: Cornelius a Lapide on Gal 5:16-25.

• Alternate: Bernardin de Piconio on Gal 5:16-25.

• Alternate: Father Callan’s Commentary on Galatians 5:16-25.

• Update Alternate: St John Chrysostom’s Commentary on Galatians 5:16-25.

• Update Alternate: St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on Galatians. Read lectures 4-7. English text in right column.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 20:19-23. Alternate: John 15:26-27; 16:12-15.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on John 20:19-23.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 20:19-23.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 20:19-23.

• Father MacIntyre’s Commentary on John 20:19-23.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on John 20:19-23.

• Update: St Thomas Aquinas’ Commentary on John 20:19-23. Scroll down and read lecture 4.

• Homilist’s Catechism on John 20:19-23.

• Alternate: Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 26:12-15.

• Alternate: Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27, 16:12-15.

• Alternate:St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:12-15.

• Update Alternate: Sunday Gospel Scripture Study on John 15:26-27, 16:12-15. Video.

HOMILIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Homily for Pentecost. A gem. Few of his homilies have survived.

• A Homily on Acts 2:1-11. Pdf document. By Father Johann Evangelist Zollner, a famed preacher of his day.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE
DOMINICA PENTECOSTES

READINGS AND OFFICE:

• Roman Missal. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

COMMENTARIES ON THE LESSON: Acts 2:1-11.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Acts 2:1-11.

• Navvare Bible Commentary on Acts 2:1-11.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on Acts 2:1-11.

• Homiletic Catechism on Acts 2:1-11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 14:23-31.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on John 14:23-31.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 14:23-31.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 14:23-31.

• Update: St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 14:23-31. Scroll down and read lectures 6-8.

• Homilist’s Catechism on John 14:23-31. Actually on 23-29, the Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter in the Ordinary Form, Year C.

HOMILIES ON THE LESSON READING: Acts 2:1-11.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Homily for Pentecost. A gem. Few of his homilies have survived.

• A Homily on Acts 2:1-11. Pdf document. By Father Johann Evangelist Zollner, a famed preacher of his day.

HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL READING: John 14:23-31.

• Pentecost, Doctrinal Sermon (PDF). By Fr. Zollner.

• Pentecost, Moral Sermon (PDF). By Fr. Zollner.

Resources for the Pentecost Vigil Mass (Ordinary Form)

I hope to add several resources to this list before the vigil. A post of resources for Pentecost Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms) is pending and will be posted separately.

READINGS:

• Vigil Mass Readings (NAB).

GENERAL:

UPDATE: Let the Fire Fall. On the vigil readings by Catholic biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma.

UPDATE: The Church and the Mystery of Pentecost. Audio lecture by Catholic biblical scholar Dr. Brant Pitre.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Please be aware that for the Vigil Mass there are 4 possible OT reading to choose from.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Genesis 11:1-9.

• Haydock Bible Commentary on Genesis 11:1-9.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Genesis 11:1-9.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b.

• Haydock Bible Commentary on Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Ezekiel 37:1-14.

• Haydock Bible Commentary on Ezekiel 37:1-14.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Ezekiel 37:1-14.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Joel 3:1-5. NOTE: This passage is numbered 2:28-32 in the RSVCE.

• Haydock Bible Commentary on Joel 3:1-5. NOTE: This passage is numbered 2:28-32 in the RSVCE.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Joel 3:1-5. NOTE: This passage is numbered as 2:28-32 in the RSVCE.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 104.

• Lection Divina Notes on Psalm 104.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING:

• Bernardin de Piconio’s Commentary on Romans 8:22-27. Commentary actually begins with verse 18 in this post.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Romans 8:22-27.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Romans 8:22-27.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Romans 8:22-27.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL:

• Father’s Nolan and Brown’s Commentary on John 7:37-39.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 7:37-39.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on John 7:37-39.

• Homilist’s Catechism on John 7:37-39.

This Week’s Posts: Sunday, May 20-Sunday, May 27

SUNDAY, MAY 20
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dominica post Ascensionem ~ II. classis

Today’s Mass Resources (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

Ascension Resources For Those Observing the Ascension Today.

Last Week’s Posts.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 20~St Thomas Aquinas on the Wedding at Cana.

MONDAY, MAY 21
MONDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
Feria II post Ascension ~ IV. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading (Acts 19:1-8).

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 68.

• Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 16:29-33).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 16:29-33).

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 16:29-33).

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on the Gospel (John 16:29-33). A modern translation. The homily is actually on verses 16-33.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure the correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure the correct date is set.

• My Notes on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4. A modern translation. Actually on 15:11-16:4.

• St Augustine’s Tractates on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Tractate 92 on John 15:26-27.

Tractate 93 on John 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27; 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Lecture on John 15:26-27. Read lecture 5 on chapter 15.

Lecture on John 16:1-4. Read lecture 1 on chapter 16.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 21~Mary and the Church in the Song of Songs.

TUESDAY, MAY 22
TUESDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
Feria III post Ascension ~ IV. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading (Acts 20:17-27).

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 68.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:1-11). Newer translation here. Scroll down slightly and read homilies 80 & 81.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 17:1-11).

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:1-11).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• My Notes on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4. A modern translation. Actually on 15:11-16:4.

• St Augustine’s Tractates on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Tractate 92 on John 15:26-27.

Tractate 93 on John 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27; 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Lecture on John 15:26-27. Read lecture 5 on chapter 15.

Lecture on John 16:1-4. Read lecture 1 on chapter 16.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 22~Her Predestination.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
WEDNESDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
Feria IV post Ascension ~ IV. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading (Acts 20:28-38).

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 68.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:11b-19).

• Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:11b-19).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• My Notes on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4. A modern translation. Actually on 15:11-16:4.

• St Augustine’s Tractates on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Tractate 92 on John 15:26-27.

Tractate 93 on John 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27; 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Lecture on John 15:26-27. Read lecture 5 on chapter 15.

Lecture on John 16:1-4. Read lecture 1 on chapter 16.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 23~The Blessed Virgin as Model of the Church in Divine Worship.

THURSDAY, MAY 24
THURSDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
Feria V in hebdomadam post Ascensionem ~ IV. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading (Acts 22:30, 3:6-11).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Psalm 16.

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 16.

• Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:20-26).

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:20-26). A newer translation of his homily on verses 14-26. Scroll down slightly.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• My Notes on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4. A modern translation. Actually on 15:11-16:4.

• St Augustine’s Tractates on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

• Tractate 92 on John 15:26-27.

• Tractate 93 on John 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27; 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Lecture on John 15:26-27. Read lecture 5 on chapter 15.

Lecture on John 16:1-4. Read lecture 1 on chapter 16.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 24~Mary the Great Believer.

FRIDAY, MAY 25
FRIDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
S. Gregorii VII Papae Confessoris ~ III. classis
Tempora: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam post Ascensionem

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading (Acts 25:13b-21).

• St Augustine’s Notes on the Responsorial Psalm (103).

• My Notes on the Gospel (John 21:15-19).

• Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 21:15-19).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 21:15-19).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 21:15-19).

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 21:15-19).

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on the Gospel (John 21:15-19). Newer translation of his homily on verses 15-25.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• My Notes on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4. A modern translation. Actually on 15:11-16:4.

• St Augustine’s Tractates on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Tractate 92 on John 15:26-27.

Tractate 93 on John 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27; 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Lecture on John 15:26-27. Read lecture 5 on chapter 15.

Lecture on John 16:1-4. Read lecture 1 on chapter 16.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 25~Mary, Disciple and Mother of Christ.

SATURDAY, MAY 26
MEMORIAL OF ST PHILIP NERI, PRIEST (Mass of the day)

PLEASE NOTE: Resources for the Pentecost Vigil will be placed in a separate post and a link will be supplied under a separate heading further below.

ORDINARY FORM (Mass of the Day):

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading (Acts 28:16-20, 30-31).

• St Augustine’s Notes on the Responsorial Psalm (11).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on the Responsorial Psalm (11).

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture on the Responsorial Psalm (11).

• Father’s Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 21:20-25).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 21:20-25).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 25~Mary Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord Working in Her.

PENTECOST VIGIL, SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012
Sabbato in Vigilia Pentecostes ~ II. classis

RESOURCES FOR THE PENTECOST VIGIL MASS (Ordinary Form).

SUNDAY, MAY 27
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Dominica Pentecostes ~ I. classis

RESOURCES FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY MASS (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 27~The Blessings of Mary’s Womb.

Podcast Study of the Pastoral Epistles Continues

I provided a link to the first study (an introduction to the letters) earlier in the week. A second installment has now been posted and concerns the persons of Timothy and Titus. I suspect that the third installment will begin looking at the text of First Timothy.

Father Callan’s Commentary on Acts 19:1-8

1. And it came to pass, while Apollo was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper coasts, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples.

The upper coasts; i.e., the mountainous parts of Galatia and Phrygia (Acts 18:23). Certain disciples, who, like Apollo, had been insufficiently instructed by John the Baptist, or some one of his disciples, and who, consequently, knew that Jesus was the Messiah, but little more than that.

2. And he said to them: Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? But they said to him: We have not so much as heard whether there be a Holy Ghost.

We have not . . . heard whether, etc. This cannot mean that John’s disciples were ignorant of the existence of the Spirit of God, of whom John himself had spoken (John 1:33), and of whom the Old Testament often spoke (Gen 1:2; Ps 104:30; Isa 32:15; Isa 11:2-3; 2 Sam 23:2, etc.); but only that they had not yet received the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation, or did not know that it was possible so to receive Him. This interpretation is strengthened by the fact that these disciples of John’s were most probably Jews, familiar with the Old Testament, and not pagans, as some have thought; we have no trace of any disciples belonging to John among the pagans.

3. And he said: In what then were you baptized? Who said: In John’s baptism.
4. Then Paul said: John baptized the people with the baptism of penance, saying: that they should believe in him who was to come after him, that is to say, in Jesus.

Since it was customary to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation immediately after Baptism, and since the disciples seemed to know nothing about Confirmation, St. Paul was moved to ask what baptism they had received. The baptism of John was only a preparation for the Baptism of Christ.

5. Having heard these things, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

They were baptized; i.e., they received the Sacrament of Baptism.

6. And when Paul had imposed his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

Imposed his hands; i.e., administered the Sacrament of Confirmation.

They spoke with tongues, etc. See on Acts 2:17; Acts 8:16; Acts 10:46;
Acts 13:1.

7. And all the men were about twelve.
8. And entering into the synagogue, he spoke boldly for the space of three months, disputing and exhorting concerning the kingdom of God.

Sermon Plan: The Ascension

These notes can be used for homily ideas, points for meditation or further study. For more resources on the Ascension go here.

THE ASCENSION.
“Jesus . . . was taken up to Heaven.”
Mark 16:19

Ascension Day one of the greater feasts of the year. Commemorating the re-opening of Heaven to man. Our Lord’s Ascension, prefigured in Elijah: 2 Kings 2-4. Worthy of due celebration and consideration.

Jesus taken up:

I. By His own divine power, as able to do all things. After blessing His Holy Mother and the Disciples,

II. From Mount Olivet, near the scene of His humiliations.

III. Body and Soul together.

a. Reunited for ever in His Resurrection.

b. Thus is our human nature raised to the pinnacle of glory.

IV. Accompanied by the souls from Limbo:

a. Glorious procession of the Saints of the Old Law.

b. Procession still continuing of souls from Earth and Purgatory,

V. Yet He still remains with us: “I will not leave you orphans.” Jn 14:18.

a. In the Church He had established: Matt 28:20.

b. In the Sacrament of His Love: John 6:52.

c. In His Vicar, the supreme Pontiff: Matt 16:18.

d. In our Souls, by His grace: John 14:23.

Sitteth:

I. Not denoting posture, impossible in God.

II. But implying :

a. The dignity of the Son of God, equal to the Father.

b. The royal and judicial powers of Christ.

c. Unchanging repose and beatitude.

d. The throne befitting His sovereignty.

On the right hand:

I. Not that God has hands, for He is a pure spirit,

II. But denoting the place of honour. King Solomon and his mother: 1Kings 2:19.

III. Christ, as Man, has the second throne in Heaven. As Joseph was next to Pharao in Egypt: Gen 41:4o.

IV. Christ has the highest place in Heaven, above every creature.

The Ascension is, in regard to

I. God: the perfecting of the end of His creation of Man.

II. Our Lord: an act of restitution and reward: (glory for shame).

III. The Church: the cause of

a. The coming of the Holy Ghost: John 16:7.

b. The Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament,

IV. Man:

a. A revival of his hope of Heaven.

b. A motive for virtue and good works.

c. A comfort in trial: sursum corda!

Lessons:

1. Congratulate Our Lord on His magnificent triumph,

2. The Ascension should strengthen our Faith, Hope and Charity,

3. Prepare now for Pentecost, like the Apostles.

Sunday, May 20: Mass Resources for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (Ordinary Form)~The Sunday After Ascension (Extraordinary Form)

I normally publish my RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY MASS posts on Wednesdays, however, this week I was able to get a early start. This post contains resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. The post is not yet complete and will be updated several times throughout the remainder of the week.

In some places it is the practice to celebrate the Ascension on this Sunday rather than on Ascension Thursday. Resources for the Ascension Mass can be found here.

ORDINARY FORM
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

READINGS AND OFFICE:

• Mass Reading in the New American Bible. Used in the U.S.A.

• Mass Readings in the New Jerusalem Bible. Scroll down slightly. The NJB is the translation for the readings used in most English speaking countries.

• Today’s Divine Office.

NOTES, COMMENTARIES, BLOG POSTS ON THE READINGS IN GENERAL: Commentaries on particular readings listed further below.

• UPDATE: Apostolic Succession and Church Government. A blog post on the Sunday readings by Catholic biblical scholar, Dr. John Bergsma.

• UPDATE: Word Sunday. Notes on the readings along with other stuff.

• UPDATE: St Charles Borromeo Parish Bible Study. Notes on the readings used in their parish study.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the First Reading.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the First Reading.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20.

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 103.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 John 4:11-16.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Second Reading.

• St Augustine’s Lecture on the Second Reading. On verses 12-16.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on the Second Reading.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Second Reading. Includes vv. 17-18.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL READING: John 17:11b-19.

• Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on John 17:11b-19.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 17:11b-19.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on John 17:11b-19.

CHILDREN AND TEEN RESOURCES:

• Proclaiming the Faith. Grade school level.

• 1. Faith First: Catechist’s Preparation. Includes a brief presentation of the meaning of the readings and a note on a specific doctrine.

• 2. Faith First: Primary Level. Grades 1-3, I think.

• 3. Faith First: Intermediate Level. Grades 4-6, I think.

• 4. Faith First: Middle School (Junior High) Level.

PODCASTS:

• St Martha’s PodcastStudy of the Sunday Readings. Looks at all the readings in some detail.

• Franciscan Sister’s Bible Study Podcast. Not yet posted (as of Wednesday afternoon). Looks at all the readings.

• Fr. McBride’s Podcast on Acts. Listen to episode 1.

• Father Philip’s Podcast Study of Acts. Scroll down to the Acts podcasts and listen to part 1.

• St Irenaeus Ministries’ Podcast Study of John 17. Actually begins with John 15:9 and continues  to the end of chapter 17. Click on the POD icon or “direct download” link.

HOMILIES, HOMILY NOTES, HOMILY SUGGESTIONS:

• Torch. Dominican website. Text.

• Augustinian Friends.Text.

• Sunday Soundbites. Audio and text available. Brief.

• Sacerdos. Text. Gives themes of the readings, doctrinal message, pastoral application.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCENSION
Dominica post Ascensionem ~ II. classis

MISSAL AND OFFICE:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: 1 Peter 4:7-11.

• My Notes on 1 Peter 4:7-11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL READING: John 15:26-16:4.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4.

• St Augustine’s Tractates on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Tractate 92 on John 15:26-27.

Tractate 93 on John 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:26-27; 16:1-4.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 15:26-27, 16:1-4 in Two Parts:

Lecture on John 15:26-27. Read lecture 5 on chapter 15.

Lecture on John 16:1-4. Read lecture 1 on chapter 16.

HOMILY AND HOMILY NOTES:

Prudence in Prayer and Love. Homily on the Epistle.

On Distractions in Prayer. Homily on the Epistle.

On the Mission of the Holy Spirit and the Sufferings of the Disciples. Homily on the Gospel.

What the Faith Teaches us Concerning the Holy Spirit. Dogmatic homily on the Gospel.

Preparing for Pentecost. Liturgical homily on the Gospel.

How We Must Give Testimony of Jesus According to the Example of the Apostles. Symbolic homily on the Gospel.

How the Christian of Modern Times May Bear Witness to Jesus Christ. Homily on the Gospel.

Homily on the Epistle and Gospel.

The Vice of Lying. A Moral Homily on the Gospel.

Scandal. A Moral Homily on the Gospel.

This Week’s Posts: Sunday, May 13-Sunday, May 20 2012

SUNDAY, MAY 13
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dominica V Post Pascha ~ II. classis

Today’s Mass Resources (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms). A weekly feature of this blog. Resources for next Sunday’s Mass will be posted on Wednesday (or Thursday) evening and listed below under Sunday, May 20.

Last Week’s Posts.

New Podcast Series  on the Pastoral Epistle. From St Irenaeus Ministries. Click on the POD icon or “direct download.” The first episode was recently posted. Their home page is here. And check out their online store where you can purchase CD’s of past bible studies and other talks.

MONDAY, MAY 14
FEAST OF ST MATTHIAS, APOSTLE
Feria Secunda in Rogationibus ~ III. classis
Commemoratio: S. Bonifacii Martyri

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 1:15-17, 20-26).

• St John Chrysostom’s 3rd Homily on Today’s First Reading (Acts 1:15-17, 20-26) . Begins at verse 12.

• Navarre Bible Commentary Today’s First Reading (Acts 1:15-17, 20-26).

• St Augustine’s Notes on Today’s Psalm (113).

• A Patristic/Medieval Commentary on Today’s Psalm (113).

• Father Boylan’s Commentary on Today’s Psalm (113).

• Fathers Nolan’s and Brown’s Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 15:9-17).

• St Augustine’s Homilies on John 15:9-17. Tractates 82-87 deal with the various verses in this reading.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 15:9-17).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Epistle Lesson (James 5:16-20). Begins at verse 13.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (Luke 11:5-13).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Gospel (Luke 11:5-13).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 14~St Alphonsus on the Sorrows of Mary.

TUESDAY, MAY 15
TUESDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
S. Johanni Baptistae de la Salle Confessoris ~ III. classis
Tempora: Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam V post Octavam Paschae

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 16:22-34).

• Pope Benedict XVI’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (138).

• St Augustine’s Notes on Today’s Psalm (138).

• St Albert the Great’s Commentary on Today’s Psalm (138).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:5-11). Actually on 5-17.

• St Augustine’s Tractate on John 16:5-11. On verses 8-11, actually.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• My Notes on the Lesson (Sirach 31:8-11).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on the Gospel (Matt 18:1-5).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (Matt 18:1-5). Includes vs. 6.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Gospel (Matt 18:1-5).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 15~Behold Your Mother!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
WEDNESDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
VIGIL OF THE ASCENSION
In Vigilia Ascensionis ~ Feria
Commemoratio: S. Ubaldi Episcopi Confessoris

ORDINARY FORM:Please note that the readings for the Vigil Mass of the Ascension are identical to the readings for Ascension Day. These readings are found under the heading “Thursday, May 17,” below.

• Today’s Mass Readings. See Thursday for Ascension readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 17:15, 22-18:1).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 17:15, 22-18:1).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (148).

• St Albert the Great’s Commentary on Today’s Psalm (148).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:12-15).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (John 16:12-15).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:12-15).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Bernardin de Piconio’s Commentary on the Epistle (Eph 4:7-11).

• Father Callan’s Commentary on the Epistle (Eph 4:7-11).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Epistle (Eph 4:7-11). On 7-16.

• St John Chrysostom’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:11).

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel (John 17:1-11).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 17:1-11). On 1-13.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 16~Pope Benedict XVI On The Importance Of Christ’s Incarnation And Our Lady’s Role In It.

THURSDAY, MAY 17
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
In Ascensione Domini ~ I. classis

RESOURCES FOR THE ASCENSION (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 17~Pierce Me With the Savior’s Piercings.

FRIDAY, MAY 18
FRIDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
S. Venantii Martyris ~ III. classis
Tempora: Feria VI post Ascension

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 18:9-18).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 18:9-18).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (47).

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture on Today’s Psalm (47).

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on John 16:20-23.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:20-23). On verses 19-24.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (John 16:20-23). Includes vs. 19.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:20-23).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• My Notes on Wisdom 5:1-5.

• St Augustine’s Tractate on John 15:1-7. Includes vs. 8.

• Father MacIntyre’s Commentary on John 15:1-7. Includes vs. 8.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 15:1-7. Includes vs. 8.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on John 15:1-7. Includes vs. 8.

• St John Chrysostom’s Homiletic Commentary on John 15:1-7. Includes vs. 8.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 15:1-7. Includes vs. 8.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 18~The Virgin’s Salutation (a poem).

SATURDAY, MAY 19
SATURDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
S. Petri Celestini Papae Confessoris ~ III. classis
Tempora: Sabbato post Ascension

ORDINARY FORM:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 18:23-28).

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Acts 18:23-28).

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Today’s Psalm (47).

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture on Today’s Psalm (47).

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (John 16:23-28). On 23-30.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:23-28).

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on Today’s Gospel (John 16:23-28). Read Lectures 6-8.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (John 16:23-28).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

• Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on 1 Peter 5:1-4, 10-11.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on 1 Peter 5:1-4, 10-11 in Two Parts:

Part 1: on 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Part 2: on 1 Peter 5:10-11. Actually on 5-14.

• Juan de Maldonad’s Commentary on Matthew 16:13-19.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Matthew 16:13-19. Includes vs. 20.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 19~Pope Benedict XVI on the Canticle of Mary in Luke 1:46-55.

SUNDAY, MAY 20
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dominica post Ascensionem ~ II. classis

RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S MASS (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms). I was able to post this earlier than expected, but it is not yet complete.

MONTH OF MARY: DAY 20~St Thomas Aquinas on the Wedding at Cana.

PODCAST STUDY OF THE PASTORAL EPISTLES CONTINUES.