Saint Liborius. Bishop. Confessor. Feast Day, Today, 23 July.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless otherwise stated.

Saint Liborius.
   Bishop and Confessor.
   Feast Day 23 July.

Simple.

White Vestments.

English: Saint Liborius, a Relief in The Trinity Chapel, Paderborn Cathedral, Germany.

Deutsch: Paderborner Dom: Darstellung des heiligen Liborius in der Dreifaltigkeitskapelle.

Photo: 25 July 2006.

Source: Own work.

Author: ludger1961.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Saint Liborius was born in the 4th-Century A.D., of a Gaulish family. He left everything to Consecrate himself to The Service of The Altar.

He became Bishop of Le Mans, France, and, after a life devoted to Preaching, Prayer, and austerities, he died in 397 A.D.

Mass: Státuit.

English: Stained-Glass Window, depicting Saint Liborius,

in the Church of Saint Jodokus, Saalhausen, Germany.

Deutsch: Bleiglasfenster in der Kirche St. Jodokus in Saalhausen,

einem Ortsteil von Lennestadt in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Darstellung: hl. Liborius.

Photo: 26 October 2013.

Source: Own work.

Author: Reinhardhauke.

(Wikimedia Commons)

The following Text is from Wikipedia - the free encyclopaedia.

Liborius of Le Mans (circa 348 A.D. – 397 A.D.) was the second Bishop of Le Mans. He is the Patron Saint of the Cathedral and Archdiocese of Paderborn, Germany.

He died in 397 A.D., in the arms of his friend, Saint Martin of Tours.

English: Interior of Paderborn Cathedral, Germany.

Saint Liborius is the Patron Saint of this Cathedral and the Archdiocese of Paderborn.

His Relics were Transferred to the Cathedral in 836 A.D.

Deutsch: Innenansicht des Doms.

Français: Intérieur de la cathédrale.

Photo: July 2008.

Source: Own work.

Author: Benchaum.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Saint Liborius Roman Catholic Church, Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia.

Photo: 2 August 2008.

Source: Own work.

Author: Mattinbgn.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Saint Liborius Church, 

Saint Louis, Missouri, 

United States of America.

Photo: 15 September 2012.

Source: Own work.

Author: BirgitteSB.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Saint Apollinaris. Bishop. Martyr. Feast Day, Today, 23 July.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless otherwise stated.

Saint Apollinaris.
   Bishop and Martyr.
   Feast Day 23 July.

Double.

Red Vestments.

English: Saint Apollinaris, first Bishop of Ravenna.

Detail from the 6th-Century A.D., Byzantine mosaic, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna.

Deutsch: Apollinaris von Ravenna, erster Bischof von Ravenna. Detail eines aus dem sechsten Jahrhundert stammenden Mosaiks in der Apsis der Basilika von Sant'Apollinare in Classe.

Italiano: Sant'Apollinare, primo vescovo di Ravenna.

Mosaico bizantino nel catino absidale di Sant'Apollinare in Classe.

This File: 4 September 2005.

User: MChew.

(Wikimedia Commons)

English: The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy.

Français: La Basilique Saint-Apollinaire in Classe à Ravenne (Italie).

Italiano: Ravenna, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe.

Photo: 6 March 2009.

Source: Own work.

Author: Berthold Werner.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Saint Apollinaris is said to have come from Antioch to Rome with Saint Peter, who anointed him Bishop (Introit, Gradual, Alleluia) and sent him to Ravenna, Italy, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, the Epistle chosen is that in which Saint Peter describes the duties of those who are to guide the Church, not domineering, but as models of the flock.

The Gospel also says "that the one who is greatest, shall be like the least, and the one who governs, like the one who serves".

English: 6th-Century A.D., Byzantine mosaic,

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe (Ravenna, Italy).

Italiano: Mosaico bizantino nel catino absidale di Sant'Apollinare in Classe Ravenna (secolo VI).

Photo: 6 March 2009.

Source: Own work.

Author: Berthold Werner.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Arrested by the pagan priests, he was cruelly beaten and cast into prison, then exiled to the banks of the Danube and to Thrace. Having returned to Ravenna, he was again persecuted, and died in 79 A.D., from the effects of torture and fatigue. Thus, did he put to profit the talents entrusted to him by God (Communion).

In the midst of our trials, let us remain united to Jesus and He will prepare for us, as for this Saint, a place in His Kingdom (Gospel).

Mass: Sacerdótes Dei.
Commemoration: Saint Liborius.

English: Interior of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy.

Italiano: Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe.

Photo: 8 January 2012.

Source: Own work.

Author: Sansa55.

(Wikimedia Commons)

The following Text is from Wikipedia - the free encyclopaedia.

The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe, is an important monument of Byzantine art, near Ravenna, Italy. When UNESCO inscribed eight Ravenna sites on the World Heritage List, it cited this Basilica as "an outstanding example of the Early-Christian Basilicas, in its purity and simplicity of design, and use of space and the sumptuous nature of its decoration".

The imposing brick structure was erected at the beginning of the 6th-Century A.D., by order of Bishop Ursicinus, using money from the Greek banker, Iulianus Argentarius. It was certainly located next to a Christian Cemetery, and quite possibly on top of a pre-existing pagan one, as some of the ancient tombstones were re-used in its construction.

Sant'Apollinare in Classe was consecrated on 9 May 549 A.D., by Bishop Maximian, and dedicated to Saint Apollinaris, first Bishop of Ravenna and Classe. The Basilica is thus contemporary with the Basilica of San Vitale of Ravenna. In 856 A.D., the Relics of Saint Apollinaris were transferred from the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe to the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna.

The Exterior has a large façade, with two simple uprights and one mullioned window with three openings. The Narthex and building, to the right of the entry, are later additions, as is the fine 9th-Century round Bell Tower, with mullioned windows.

Oh, What A Wonderful Thing The French Revolution Was. Compiègne: "To The Poorest Daughter Of Carmel, Honour Speaks Louder Than Fear."

Illustration: RORATE CAELI

This Article is taken from, and can be read in full at, RORATE CAELI

Saint Mary Magdalen. Penitent. Apostle To The Apostles. Magnificat Antiphon: Inclita Sancte Marie Magdalene (Sarum Plainchant). Feast Day 22 July.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless stated otherwise.

Saint Mary Magdalen.
   Penitent.
   Feast Day 22 July.

Double.

White Vestments.

English: Mary Magdalene, kneeling, distraught,

within a Stabat Mater scene, by Gabriel Wuger, 1868.

Deutsch: Entstanden 1868 in Rom für Kardinal von Mecheln, von Abt Maurus Wolter

für Beuron erworben, dort bis in die 1960er Jahre in der Klosterkirche, jetzt im Konvent.

Artist: Gabriel Wüger (1829–1892).

Date: 1868.

Source/Photographer: http://www.engen.de/toparchiv/ausstellung/beuron.htm.

(Wikimedia Commons)

Zephyrinus wishes a Happy Patronal Feast Day 

to Fr. Ray Blake and his Parishioners

at Saint Mary Magdalen, Brighton, Sussex.

Why not visit his Blog,

FR. RAY BLAKE'S BLOG,

and wish Fr. Blake and all his Parishioners

a Very Happy Patronal Feast Day ?

Saint Mary Magdalene.

Available on YouTube at

YOU TUBE

When He gave the Holy Ghost to the Apostles, Jesus had told them to remit sins, as He had done, and, today, the Liturgy recalls the ever-memorable example of the Saviour's mercy towards repentant sinners.

Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, was of Madala, in Galilee, whence her name of Madalen. She was a sinner.

Touched by Grace, she threw herself at the feet of the Saviour. Simon the Pharisee, scandalised, would have repelled her, like the haughty men mentioned by the Prophet, Isaias, who says: "Away from me, approach me not, for I am pure [Eighth Lesson at Matins]."

The Magnificat Antiphon;

"Inclita Sancte Marie Magdalene"

(Sarum Plainchant).

The Choir Of Magdalen College, Oxford.

Available on YouTube at

YOU TUBE

Jesus, on the contrary, "defends her against the calumnies of the proud" (Communion). Admiring the work of Divine Grace in this Soul "henceforth attentive to His commandments, whilst sinful men would still have her fall into sin" (Introit), He mercifully "accepts the offer of her service" (Secret), and secures to her for ever a place of honour in His Royal Court (Offertory).

Repentance has transformed her love. "Because she had loved much, many sins are forgiven her" (Gospel). Indeed, it was at her Prayer that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead (Collect). And when, after the Crucifixion of Jesus, at which she was present in greatest sorrow and weariness, she seeks, like the spouse in the Canticle (Epistle), where they have laid her Divine Lord; Christ calls her by name and commands her to announce His Resurrection to the Disciples. Wherefore, the Creed is recited on this day as in The Masses of The Apostles.

"Alma Redemptoris Mater",

from "Ave Maria: Gregorian Chant".

Sarum Plainchant.

Avialable on YouTube at

YOU TUBE

Following the example of Magdalen, which, according to the Fathers, represents the service of the Church towards Jesus, let us, in a spirit of love and repentance, pour out the treasure of our praises to Jesus, present in the Holy Eucharist (Secret); let us surround Him on the Altar, in a spirit of Faith, which does not fear the Pharisaic scandal, with all the splendour which becomes the House of God.

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Zephyrinus warmly commends the following Article, on The Feast Day of Saint Mary Magdalen, Apostle To The Apostles, to all Readers.

It can be found at CRISIS MAGAZINE

at http://www.crisismagazine.com/2013/st-mary-magdalene

"Saint Mary Magdalene" by Ben Aker.
“How beautiful […] are the feet of Him who brings The Gospel.”
Isaiah 52:7.

Saint Praxedes. Virgin. Feast Day 21 July.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless otherwise stated.

Saint Praxedes.
   Virgin.
   Feast Day 21 July.

Simple.

White Vestments.

The Basilica of Santa Prassede (Saint Praxedes), Rome, Italy.

Photo: 18 April 2015.

Source: Own work.

Author: Livioandronico2013.

(Wikimedia Commons)

The Feast of Saint Pius I, on 11 July, recalled to our mind Saint Pudentiana and her sister, Saint Praxedes, who placed their house at the disposal of this Holy Pontiff. Saint Pudentiana's Feast Day appears in the Cycle on 19 May, under the Reign of The Risen Lord, and Saint Praxedes's Feast Day is today, under the Reign of The Holy Ghost.

On the Tuesday of The Third Week in Lent, The Station is held at Rome in the Titular Church of Saint Pudentiana and on the Monday in Holy Week at the Titular Church of Saint Praxedes.

Pope Paschal I depicted in a mosaic in the Basilica of Santa Prassede, Rome.

He is presenting a model of the Basilica to Christ, and wears a square Halo,

which means he was alive at the time of the mosaic.

This File: 16 August 2005.

User: Marcus Cyron.

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Saint Praxedes, a daughter of the Roman Senator, Pudens, Consecrated her Virginity to God (Epistle), and renounced her great wealth in favour of the Poor and of The Church. She thereby acquired the Treasure and precious Pearl of The Heavenly Kingdom (Gospel, Communion).

The Religious Ceremonies, which took place in her mansion, attracted the attention of the pagans. Many Christians were arrested there and led away to death.

English: The Apse, Basilica of Santa Prassede, Rome, Italy.

Deutsch: Santa Prassede, Rom; Triumphbogen und Apsis.

Photo: 13 May 2009.

Source: Own work.

Author: Welleschik.

(Wikimedia Commons)

She died under Emperor Antonius in the 2nd-Century A.D., after having besought God to deliver her from the sight of such woeful scenes. Her body was laid by that of her father and sister in the Cemetery of her grand-mother, Priscilla.

Let us Celebrate joyfully The Feast of the blessed Virgin Praxedes, in order to obtain thereby feelings of loving devotion (Collect).

Mass: Loquébar.

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Musica Sacra Florida 2018. Registration Has Been Extended. There's Still Time.

Text and Illustration: NEW LITURGICAL MOVEMENT

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Saint Margaret. Virgin And Martyr. Feast Day, Today, 20 July. And Zephyrinus Shows Off His New Missale Romanum From 1861. (Much Better Than A "Missalette").

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless stated otherwise.

Saint Margaret. 
   Virgin And Martyr. 
   Feast Day 20 July.

Simple.

Red Vestments.

The Introit for The Mass for Saint Margaret, Virgin and Martyr, on 20 July, from Zephyrinus's new Missale Romanum (dated 1861), which was very kindly given by a Priest friend. Readers will have to decide, themselves, whether this Liturgical presentation has more Sanctity, Profundity, and Worth, than what is often on offer in today's "Missalettes".

The size of the Missale Romanum is 17 inches tall (43 cm) and 12 inches wide (30 cm).

Not exactly designed to fit into one's pocket. It was probably designed to rest on

an 

Eagle Brass Lectern in a Monastic Sanctuary.

Mass: Me exspectavérunt.

All Illustrations: ZEPHYRINUS

Margaret, who had been taught The Christian Religion by her nurse, perished by the sword in the cruel General Persecution, at Antioch, in Pisidia, towards 255 A.D. - 275 A.D.

From The East, her Veneration was carried to The West, during The Crusades. She is especially invoked by those about to become mothers. Her name is in The List of The Fourteen Auxiliary Saints (see The Post for 28 July 2015).

Mass: Me exspectavérunt.