Todays Lesson is from the Prophet Isaias 58. 9-14.We must struggle by solemn fast and by works of charity against our passions, and "the Lord will give us rest, and will fill our souls with brightness."
The Roman Missal, 1962
The holy Gospel is St. Mark 6. 47-56, in which Jesus walks on the Sea of Galilee to reach his apostles in the ship on the stormy waters. He calms the winds. When they set foot on land, his apostles know Him, and the people of that area come to Jesus for healing.
The rough sea and the contrary winds are a figure of our passions. In this hard struggle Jesus will come to our help as He did to the Apostles and heal our bodies and our souls by fasting, as He healed all the sick in the land of Genesareth.
The Roman Missal, 1962
Today's Collect:
O Lord, hearken to our supplications: and grant that we may celebrate with devout service this solemn fast, which Thou hast ordained for the healing of both soul and of body. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and Thy Holy Spirit, one God, forever.
Amen
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