Responsorial Psalm: Ps 112:1-2,5-9. Lawrence returned at the appointed time, not with the material wealth of the church that was expected but with a multitude of the poor. Father D. Meynen presents different homilies for the three readings of each Sunday and Solemnity, according to liturgical Cycle "A" of the Roman Lectionary produced as part of the liturgical Reform desired by the Fathers of the Council of Vatican II. The esteem in which the Church holds Lawrence is seen in the fact that todays celebration ranks as a feast. On days when we celebrate the lives of martyrs red vestments are to be worn. Now, your doctrine says you must render to Caesar what is his. On 6 August 258, by decree of Emperor Valerian, Pope Saint Sixtus II and six deacons were beheaded, leaving Lawrence as the ranking Church official in Rome. Stojonche Serafim Andov . Homily for the Feast of St. Andrew, 30 November 2015. 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He was among the seven Deacons in Rome that was martyred. Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr; Back to Other Homily Sources; Back to: St. Lawrence . John 12:24-26. Nothing was held back by God in saving us from our sins. Responsorial Psalm. 5Well for the man who is gracious and lends,who conducts his affairs with justice;6He shall never be moved;the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.R. First, Jesus talks about the necessity of putting our light on a lampstand, or locating a city on a hill. Email: eanderson[at]stjosephricelake.orgPhone: 715.817.3736 (3), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. Give me the money, therefore, and be rich in words., Lawrence replied that the Church was indeed rich. Their lives of sacrificial love continue to inspire the whole church as a perpetual homily! Our Lady of Lourdes - Dobie, 10:00 am - 11:00 am: SJ-FrEd - Confessions. YEAR A: HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. (4), HOMILY FOR 24TH DECEMBER, 4TH WEEK OF ADVENT. Bishop Zubik speaks to deacons on the feast of St. Lawrence. Such giving is truly sacrificial and it does bear fruit. However, the highest gift we can offer to ourselves and to God is the gift of self-renunciation for the sake of Gods kingdom. In the year 258, the Prefect of Rome, a civil official, ordered Lawrence to hand over the church's valuables. Saint Lawrence was chief among the seven deacons who served the Roman Church during the mid-third century. And we have to heed what is always said, that the blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians. Last Sunday we concluded a seven-part series on overcoming envy by finding your place in God's world. This post focuses on St. Lawrence, martyrdom, humility and the Lord's Supper or Eucharist. (1), FR. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." (John 12:24 . The martyrs Orentius (Modern Spanish: San Orencio) and Patientia (Modern Spanish: Santa Paciencia) are traditionally held to have been his parents. Almost nothingyet the greatest fact of his life is certain: He died for Christ. (5), HOMILY FOR THE 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A, (4), Year A: Homily for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Homily: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT. Jerome (/ d r o m /; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: ; c. 342-347 - 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was a Christian priest, confessor, theologian, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome.. Jerome was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia. In the early 17th century a small band of brothers found and formed themselves in Dieulouard in Lorraine, where they acquired the collegiate church which was dedicated to St Laurence. - St. Lawrence of Brindisi. BY: Fr. St. Paul goes on to say that God will multiply our blessings if we are generous in using Gods gifts. 9As it is written:He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. And in that position, as the leader of the seven deacons of Rome or the Archdeacon of Rome, he was entrusted with the care and the management of the Churchs effort and assignment to the poor, the sick and the less privileged. During a wave of persecutions, the Pope and all his clergy were executed. Hopefully, when we are given it, we seize it, joyfully too, like St. Lawrence. HOMILY: (Jn.12:24-26) In today's Gospel Jesus teaches true life. [2] God does not cause money to be counted: He brought none of it into the world with himonly words. Prayer: O Generous patron of the Church's poor, St. Lawrence, pray to the One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit that all the poor of the Church in need in every corner . Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. St. Lawrence is known primarily for two features, which are reflected in our readings today: his care for the poor and his martyrdom. Evaristus Abu. HOMILY FOR THE PATRONAL SOLEMNITY OF ST LAURENCE 10 AUGUST 2018 . The height of all virtues and the fullness of all righteousness is . Thus, being a Christian is not easy, brothers and sisters in Christ. (2), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. A vigil is a separate liturgical observance from its feast, and traditionally, all feasts began with First Vespers, and so a vigil by definition ended once None and the Mass were celebrated. The fourth time seems to be the charm: On Aug. 1, I became pastor of St. Clare Parish. 7An evil report he shall not fear;his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.8His heart is steadfast; he shall not feartill he looks down upon his foes.R. St. Lawrence and the many other saints and martyrs of the Faith have been our inspiration because they showed us how to live as true Christians, not scared or intimidated in the face of darkness. GERALD MUSA HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE 21ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II (1), HOMILA PARA EL XXXIII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO AO B, HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B (1), YEAR B: HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (1), HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR A. Today Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, who fell victim to the Christian persecution of A.D. 258 under the Roman emperor Valerian. We know very little about his life. Herod committed it against John. After Saints Peter and Paul, Lawrence is the most honored saint in Rome. Free eBook: Liturgical Year 2022-2023, Vol. HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE - 10 AUGUST, HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF AVDVENT YEAR A. GOSPEL: Jn 12:24-26 We can also give from our spiritual treasures like our time, our faith, our hope, our love for God, and all these varieties of gifts can be shared with others. hbspt.cta.load(465210, 'f955f092-553e-4d9f-a022-06cbc58a1b7b', {}); Customer Service:cservice @franciscanmedia.org, Technical Questions:support @franciscanmedia.org, Writers GuidelinesPrivacy PolicyPost a Prayer Request. St. Lawrence showed this cheerfulness right to the end as it is told that while he was being martyred by being grilled to . St. Lawrence knew his goal was heaven. " The Holy Spirit sweetens the yoke of the divine law and lightens its weight, so that we may observe God's commandments with the greatest of ease and even with pleasure.". Wednesday, 18 February 1981. (1), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. (5), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. admits that his narration was gained from tradition instead of reciting the . Cardinal Manuel Monteiro de Castro of Portugal turns 80 and loses right to vote in the next Conclave. / Wednesday, February 22, 2023 0 33. The fact that St. Lawrence was taking care of the needs of the poor while the others were celebrating the Eucharist may seem strange, especially to those who put more emphasis on worship than upon the more active part of our faith. (2), HOMILY FOR THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD YEAR A. (1), Reading for Thursday of the Second Week. Bring these treasuresthe emperor needs them to maintain his forces. Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9. Our Lady of Lourdes - Dobie, Fr Ed Anderson As deacon in Rome, Lawrence was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church, and the distribution of alms to the poor. August 10, 2012 - Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr. (1), HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT. His work to save the material wealth of the Church, including its documents, brought librarians and those in related fields to see him as a patron, and to ask for his intercession. HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT LAWRENCE. The saint gathered all the poor and . Most Rev. The first reading of today reminds us of the importance of giving. (4), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. July 19, 2021. The Feastof St. Lawrence. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. St. Lawrence is supposed to have made a joke about the way in which he was being put to death, asking his tormentors to "turn him over" because he was done on that side. We can give from our physical treasures like money, food, clothes and other things that can be touched or seen. This is the blessed Lawrence, who gave himself up for the treasure of the Church: for this he earned the suffering of martyrdom to ascend with joy to the Lord Jesus Christ. Memorial: Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs. Fr. August 18, 2012 - Saturday of the Nineteenth Week August 17, 2012 - Friday of the Nineteenth Week in August 16, 2012 - Thursday of the Nineteenth Week August 15, 2012 - Solemnity of the Assumption of t August 13, 2012 - Monday of the Nineteenth Week in August 12, 2012 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Clare, virgin. The selection appears in the Roman Office of readings on August 10. What is this lampstand, and . Life on earth is part of the bigger life which includes life eternal. The blood of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, testifies to the supreme worth of possessing God. As Catholics around the world commemorate the life and values of St. Clare (1193-1253) on Aug. 11, the pastor of the Province's church named for the saint from Assisi reflects on what he has learned "through Clare's daughters.". Bring these treasuresthe emperor needs them to maintain his forces. We are all the Church and we are all the riches of the Church. Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! 112; John 12: 24 - 26) St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, those two titles beautifully describe his life - a man who served the people of God graciously and a witness to Jesus Christ faithful to the end. We celebrate today of course brethren and friends our patronal feast of St Laurence. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. David Bock > Feast of St. Lawrence Fr. He was the distributor of alms and "keeper of the . Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, 1. (1). Like the grain of wheat which falls to the earth and in dying But give me time to set everything in order and make an inventory. After three days he gathered a great number of blind, lame, maimed, leprous, orphaned, and widowed persons and put them in rows. Today marks the great saint's feast, . August 10 is the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr. The first reading of today reminds us of the importance of giving. Benny Tuazon . But for the Christian, it is part of living, it is part of being faithful to God. (4), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. In todays Gospel Jesus teaches true life. (1), REFLECTION FOR SATURDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Four days after this pope was put to death, Lawrence and four clerics suffered martyrdom, probably during the persecution of the Emperor Valerian. Not all will be given that grace to offer ones life for the faith, for the love of the Lord. In 1960, however, all the feasts of St Lawrence's rank lost their first Vespers. . As Father Lasance notes, Lawrence was so dearly venerated in Rome that his feast was one of the greatest saints' days in the ancient Roman liturgy, second only to that of Ss. St. Lawrence was a deacon who was martyred in Rome in the year 258. It is a painful and difficult experience. Pointing to the poor, Lawrence said: These are the treasures of the Church. He went on to explain that he had used the Churchs entire wealth to care for the needs of the poor. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, like St. Lawrence, I may one day be with you in paradise. He had a great gridiron prepared with coals beneath it, and had Lawrences body placed on it. (Homily for Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A) Message: When you or I are tempted to say, "God's way is not fair," it's good to remember Saint Lorenzo. God does not cause money to be counted: He brought none of it into the world with himonly words. The Roman governor was enraged and ordered Lawrence to be bound to a red hot grill and roasted to death. Homily on the Feast of St. Lawrence, preached at St. Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC, on Aug. 10, 2018. According to the Second Preface of Apostles, God has granted that his "Church might be built upon apostolic foundations" - Quoniam Ecclesiam tuam in apostolicis tribuisti consistere fundamentis. Phone: 715.817.3736 Mar 3. Description. Liturgical Colour: white, FR. Let each one give according to what he has decided in his heart, not with sadness or by force, because God loves those who give with joy. When we offer good things to others, we also receive the reward from God either immediately, or later. Our gifts not only open up for us a path of blessing from God, but they are also treasures in our spiritual bank in heaven. May God help us in this endeavour and bless us every day of our lives. St. Augustine's sermon on St. Lawrence. Alleluia. Politically, Marcos committed that mistake against Ninoy Aquino. Being Vulnerable Homily for Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Saint Lawrence promised he would bring the riches of the Church to him, but instead, he gathered the poor, deaf, blind, lame, lepers, and every needy person around and brought them before the Prefect of Rome and told him they are the riches of the Church. We know very little about his life. And he worked hard to fulfil that assignment, caring for the least of the society, all those who have no food to eat and no one to love them. Stojonche Serafim Andov. Learn how your comment data is processed. 1st Reading. The Faith did not die with Jesus. Insulted by St. Lawrences action, he was arrested and sentenced to death by being grilled alive. And his incredible strength and courage when being grilled to death led to his patronage of cooks and those who work in or supply things to the kitchen. Today, August 10, is the feast of Saint Lawrence. Infuriated by St. Lawrences actions, the prefect of Rome under the orders of Emperor Valerian, executed him. St. Joseph Church - Rice Lake Archbishop of Dublin - Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 14 th November 2013. Death only strengthens their existence. HOMILY THEME:ST. LAWRENCE AND THE REST OF US. Feast of St. Lawrence, by Fr. He was a Roman deacon under Pope St. Sixtus II. Jesus says unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone but after it dies, it bears much fruit. When the prefect arrived, Lawrence simply said, These are the treasure of the Church.. He is one of those whose martyrdom made a deep and lasting impression on the early Church. I am told that your priests offer in gold, that the sacred blood is received in silver cups, that you have golden candlesticks at your evening services. Diarmuid Martin. If you need a priest in an emergency, please use our emergency phone (317-987-7818). 10The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 26Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 26TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A (2). Martyr. In the 3rd century, as persecutions against Christians were raging, the Deacon Lawrence, to whom care of Rome's poor was entrusted, witnessed the martyrdom of Pope Sixtus II and his fellow . August 23, 2012 - Thursday of the Twentieth Week i August 22, 2012 - Memorial of the Queenship of the August 21, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope. St. Lawrence was in charge of caring for the poor and had a great love for the destitute and the needy. Amen, Fr Ed Anderson Memorial: Blessed Virgin Mary. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate the feast day of a major figure in the Church, namely the feast of the holy saint and martyr, St. Lawrence the Deacon, the deacon of Rome and one of its greatest and most exemplary saints. Homily Notes of. St. Lawrence did not simply give to the poor, his giving was at the risk of his own life. Your email address will not be published. DIVINE OFFICE SECOND READING: A sermon preached by St Augustine on the feast day of St Laurence. He is the Patron saint of Rome and so many other groups. Homily: Nativity of Saint John the Baptist: Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul: Acts . And it is that steadfast faith in the Lord which all of us should emulate as well. When I think of the color red I think of three attributes that go along with it. Fr. Amen. 9:6 God loves a cheerful giver. Lawrence's care for the poor, the ill, and the neglected have led to his patronage of them. (3), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. When he arrived, the archdeacon was accompanied by a multitude of Romes crippled, blind, sick, and indigent. When the prefect of Rome heard of this, he imagined that the Christians had a considerable treasure. We are called to share our blessings with others that we may become more like Jesus. (4), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons serving the holy city of Rome under the Pontificate of Pope St. Sixtus II, with whom he eventually was martyred under the particularly vicious persecution of all Christians by the Roman Emperor Valerian. August 10, 2012 - Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon August 9, 2012 - Thursday of the Eighteenth Week i August 8, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Dominic, priest. The word. We can give from our physical treasures like money, food, clothes and other things that can be touched or seen. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed. Deacon Lawrence was captured by the Roman governor but released on the condition that he return within three days and turn over the entire Church treasury to him. Jeremiah 1:4-9 Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-9 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 John 12:24-26. GERALD MUSA HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II (1), Homily for Wednesday, 5th day within the Octave of Christmas, HAPPY NEW MONTH, from all of us at CATHOLIC FOR LIFE, Reading for Friday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Year A. Feast: Saint Luke, Evangelist. Lawrence died like a piece of meat being roasted slowly over a hot charcoal fire. St. Lawrence had been away taking care of the needs of the poor while Sixtus and the other six deacons were celebrating the Eucharist. Dear brothers and sisters - todays readings leave us with two questions. Holy Trinity - Haugen August 7, 2012 - Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in August 6, 2012 - Feast of the Transfiguration of t August 5, 2012 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Message. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Turn me over!. Making Sense of the Ministry of the Deacon | Rex H. Pilger Jr., Ph.D. St. Lawrence: Proto-Deacon of the Roman Church | Francesco Moraglia, The Significance of Martyrdom | Pope Benedict XVI, Restoring a Catholic Culture through Liturgical Cooking: Early August Thoughts, The Paradoxical Prestige of the Deacon in the Early Church. Alleluia, alleluia. In 1996, on the . August 10, 2021. According to the legend written by St. Ambrose, when he too was arrested, St. Lawrence asked for three days to gather up the wealth of the church. If anyone wants to serve me, he will follow me, and where I am, there will also be my servant. Once again we have a saint about whom almost nothing is known, yet one who has received extraordinary honor in the Church since the fourth century. Lawrence died like a piece of meat being roasted slowly over a hot charcoal fire. St. Lawrence promised he would bring the riches of the Church to him. This volume, entitled SEASONAL SERMONS, is the seventh volume of the writings of Saint Lawrence translated into English. The life of St. Lawrence and all the martyrs are perfect examples of this truth from the Lord. And thus, he met his end, his death with pride and complete faith in the Lord. Homily Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. While in prison awaiting execution Sixtus . A well-known legend has persisted from earliest times. From that time idolatry began to decline in Rome. Fr. Legendary details of Lawrences death were known to Damasus, Prudentius, Ambrose, and Augustine. He was courageous in Martyrdom. Watch on. 4b-5; Psalm 24; Luke 21:1-4. He lived 18 centuries ago, but much like today, Saint Lawrence encountered troubled times. Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands. At one point, he even asked the guard to turn him over because one side is already well done. Homily for the Feast of St. Lawrence. He was tasked as a deacon to take care of the material goods and the social services of the Church. The following is a homily given in the mid-fifth century by Pope St. Leo the Great. Tradition via the Golden Legend tells us that Pope Sixtus II met with Lawrence, saying to him: "I shall not leave thee, my son, but greater strifes and battles be due to thee for the faith of Jesu Christ. When the prefect of Rome heard of this, he imagined that the Christians must have considerable treasure. Today, the church remembers one its greatest heroes; Saint Lawrence. The Prefect was so angry he had a great gridiron prepared, with coals beneath it, and had Lawrences body placed on it. Saint Lawrence of Rome celebrates his feast day today. The story holds that Lawrence cheer fully joked with his tormentors saying: I am quite well done on this side. August 10, 2020 Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. St. Lawrence and many other martyrs knew that death is not the end of life. But if you're looking to make a podcast of your own, that's something we can help you with. Louis IX, son of Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, was born at Poissy, April 25, 1215. BY: Fr. He is the patron saint of deacons, altar servers, masons, casket makers, coffin makers, and horses. Psalms 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9. Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. August 20, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot August 19, 2012 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome. (4), HOMILY FOR JANUARY 1ST, SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD. HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10 2022 . News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. Lawrence Lew OP, who is also house cantor at Blackfriars, Oxford. Make a donation to the poor box and remember to pray for those who live in less developed countries. 25 Years of Thursdays: The Legacy of Angela Baird, Second Sunday in Lent: The Transfiguration, St. Katharine Drexel: First Family of Charity. Today the church celebrates the feast of St. Lawrence, who willingly shed his blood for his conviction and faith in God. He sent for Lawrence and said, You Christians say we are cruel to you, but that is not what I have in mind. Having died a martyr for Christ, St. Lawrence is the patron of deacons, chefs and firefighters. Liturgical Colour: green/red/red, HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B (4), HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF EASTER, CYCLE I: HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (1), HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT. The feast of St. Lawrence is celebrated on August 10. This came directly from the saying of Jesus in todays Gospel, that unless the grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it will not rise up and germinate into a new wheat plant, but remain a seed that is without any use. He returned just as Sixtus and his deacons were arrested and led to their execution. Lawrence was a deacon born in AD 225 in modern-day Spain. Lawrence rejoiced in his gruesome martyrdom and died praying for the conversion of the city of Rome, in the hope that from it the faith of Christ might spread throughout the world. GERALD MUSA HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II (1), HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER (1). Third-century archdeacon of Rome, distributor of alms, and keeper of the treasures of the church in a time when Christianity was outlawed. Live Positive. And as the gospel puts it, St. Lawrence gave up his life in witness to Jesus and by his death the Church reaped a rich harvest of faith. THEME: THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING. Preached at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church in Sylva, NC, on . The City of Manila and all the Philippines are filled with joy on this day as they sing a hymn of glory to Jesus Christ. Read more. He offered His life joyfully. 8:30 am - 9:00 am: Fr. Jude Ifeanyi Ifezime, C.S.Sp. Design by Perceptions Studio. 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Apocalypse 14:1-3. It just emphasizes for me the fact that the Eucharist carries with it the moral imperative to act as the Body of Christ which we receive in the Eucharist. I am told that your priests offer in gold, that the sacred blood is received in silver cups, that you have golden candlesticks at your evening services. Instead, they went forward and faced those who refused to believe in the Lord and persecuted them, and showed to all what it meant to be a follower of God, inspiring legions and many more others who saw what they have done and became a believer as well. Gospel: Jn 12:24-26. GOSPEL COMMENTARY (Commentary to the Gospel of St. John, Navarre Bible). I suspect that the reading from St. Pauls Second Latter to the Corinthians was chosen for this feast day because of the reference to a cheerful giver in verse seven of the ninth chapter. The Prefect of Rome, thinking how rich the Church was, commanded St. Lawrence to turn over the Churchs riches to Rome.