MEMORIAL OF ST ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.
MEMORIAL OF ST ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.
THE GOOD NEWS:
"Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue.
They were astonished and said,
"Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?
Is he not the carpenter's son?
Is not his mother named Mary
and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
Are not his sisters all with us?
Where did this man get all this?"
And they took offense at him.
But Jesus said to them,
"A prophet is not without honor except in his native place
and in his own house."
And he did not work many mighty deeds there
because of their lack of faith." (Matthew 13: 54 - 58).
Friday August 1st 2025 in the 17th Week in Ordinary Time is the the Memorial of St Alphonsus Liguori CSSR, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
St Alphonsus Liguori (1696 - 1787) is Italian. St Alphonsus founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). The Redemptorists are active today in missionary work all over the world. Alphonsus Liguori was trained in civil and canon law. He was an eminent moral theologian and sought after for his gifts as a confessor and spiritual director.
St Alphonsus Liguori was also a writer and publisher of many books. He was gifted exceptionally by God. He was a very sick man most of his long life.
One of the most delightful contributions of St Alphonsus Liguori is his teaching on the precious doctrine of Divine Providence. God's mighty, merciful and mysterious Providence governs all things. There is no exception to this divine law.
This teaching can be found in a very small book called: UNIFORMITY WITH GOD'S WILL.
St Alphonsus Liguori is one of the most eminent Mariologists in the Church. His work on the Blessed Virgin Mary is still a classic today.
St Alphonsus Liguori is the patron saint of moral theologians.
The home crowd were shocked beyond belief of the wisdom and eloquence of Jesus the Rabbi. But their negative attitude went further into unbelief. This cost them many miracles.
The Church is infested with clerical envy. Bishops envy Bishops. Priests envy priests. Lay people cast envious eyes on whomever they choose.
Thou shalt not envy! Give thanks and praise to God for the gifts He bestows on your fellow Christians.
August is the Month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mary says: "In the end. My Immaculate Heart will triumph."
For Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Litany, Promises of Mary to those who say the Holy Rosary, etc click the link below:
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