Homily #130517b ( 07min) Play – Fr. Elias preaches on the life of St. Paschal Baylon a Franciscan Brother who lived a humble life of devotion to Mary and the Eucharist.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Paschal Baylon – Mem – Form: OF
Readings: Friday 7th Week of Easter
1st: act 25:13-21
Resp: psa 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20
Gsp: joh 21:15-19

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Homily #130517 ( 04min) Play – Dying at Mass during the elevation of the Host, St. Paschal Baylon had an extraordinary love for the Most Blessed Sacrament, and is said to have opened his eyes during the elevation while lying dead at his own funeral Mass. Made the heavenly protector of all Eucharistic Congresses and Associations, the humble Franciscan mystic also had a great devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Paschal Baylon, Confessor – 3rd Cl – Form: EF, Os Iusti
Readings: 
1st: sir 31:8-11
Gsp: luk 12:35-40

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Homily #140517n ( 00min) Play – Fr. Maximilian comments on the Gospel reading, and then mentions today’s Franciscan saint, St. Paschal Baylon, and his tender devotion to the Eucharist. Finally, he counsels us to take St. Paschal’s example and always seek to do God’s will.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Paschal Baylon – Mem – Form: OF
Readings: Saturday 4th Week of Easter
1st: act 13:44-52
Resp: psa 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
Gsp: joh 14:7-14

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Fr. Joseph McShane on the humble, prayerful life of the Franciscan friar St. Paschal Baylon. He underscores the devotion that this saint had to the Blessed Sacrament and that we should too. He relates this to today’s Gospel where the apostles where struggling with temptations to pride.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Paschal Baylon – Mem
Readings: Tuesday 7th Week of Ordinary Time
1st: jam 4:1-10
Resp: psa 55:7-8, 9-10, 10-11, 23 0
Gsp: mar 9:30-37

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Prayer Litany to St. Paschal (feast day is May 17th):

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, Pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us.

Saint Paschal, Pray for us.

Thou ardent adorer of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us.

Who as a child sought thy bliss before the Tabernacle, Pray for us.

Who assisted at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with the most fervent devotion, Pray for us.

Who as a shepherd-boy was favored with an apparition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us.

Who as a Religious didst remain day and night at the foot of the Altar, Pray for us.

Who in meditating on the Most Blessed Sacrament wert filled with heavenly wisdom, Pray for us.

Who didst joyfully make known thy belief in the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us.

Who didst defend with holy zeal the Presence of Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us.

Who didst endure persecution and suffering for Our Savior in the Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us.

Who didst end thy life in adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us.

Who didst show reverence to the Most Blessed Sacrament after death, Pray for us.

Who dost prepare thy faithful clients for the reception of the Holy Viaticum, Pray for us.

Who, because of thy wonderful devotion toward the Most Blessed Sacrament, hast been declared by Holy Church the Patron of all Eucharistic Congresses, Pray for us.

Thou model of true simplicity of heart and humility, Pray for us.

Thou lover of evangelical poverty, Pray for us.

Thou model of faithful obedience, Pray for us.

Thou lily of holy purity, Pray for us.

Thou great penitent, Pray for us.

Thou ardent client of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God, Pray for us.

Thou faithful son of Saint Francis, Pray for us.

Thou pride of the Seraphic Order, Pray for us.

Thou father of the poor and needy, Pray for us.

Thou great Wonder-worker, Pray for us.

That thou mayest obtain for us a lively faith and tender devotion toward the Most Blessed Sacrament, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for us an ardent love for Him Who in the Most Blessed Sacrament has loved us to the end, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for us a holy zeal in assisting at Mass, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for us a holy longing for frequent reception of the Most Blessed Sacrament, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest through thy intercession guard us from unworthy reception of the Most Blessed Sacrament, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest help us through humility and purity of heart to become true lovers of the Eucharistic Saviour, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest promote the endeavors of Eucharistic Societies by thy powerful intercessions, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for us the greatest of all graces, to depart this life after the worthy reception of the Holy Viaticum, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for the enemies of the Most Blessed Sacrament the grace of conversion, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for us a childlike devotion to the Mother of God, We beseech thee, hear us.

That thou mayest obtain for us eternal happiness, We beseech thee, hear us. Saint Paschal, our patron in life and death, We beseech thee, hear us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Our Father, Hail, Mary

V. Saint Paschal, Patron of All Eucharistic Societies, pray for us

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. O God, Who dost glorify those who glorify Thee and desirest to be honored in Thy Saints: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may worthily extol the glorious merits of Saint Paschal, imitate his virtues, and rejoice in his powerful intercession before Thy Heavenly Throne. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

Prayer Source: Kyrie Eleison — Two Hundred Litanies by Benjamin Francis Musser O.F.M., The Magnificat Press, 1944

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Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 17, 2023, the memorial of St. Paschal Baylon, who was a fervent and kind Franciscan lay brother from Villarreal, Spain, celebrated for his intense Eucharistic devotion.

St. Paschal was born on May 16, 1540, and died on May 17, 1592. His life teaches us diligence in action, benevolent intentions, and the power of Eucharistic Devotion.

St. Paschal performed his duties energetically, opposing sloth and laziness. This calls us to question whether we are actively fulfilling our responsibilities. It begins with discerning God’s will for us and our love for God and others guiding our actions.

St. Paschal’s benevolent intent powered his actions, serving his neighbors out of love. Just doing our duties isn’t enough, as the Pharisees’ actions without a pure heart showed (Matthew 23:27 – Jesus denounces the Pharisees and scribes – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/23?27). St. Paschal’s actions were guided by genuine love and charity.

Lastly, his sanctity was fueled by his ardent love for the Holy Eucharist. This devotion brought him divine graces leading to sanctity. As we approach the National Eucharistic Congress (https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/), let’s ask St. Paschal to intercede, rekindling our faith and love for the real presence of our Lord in the blessed sacrament. May St. Paschal pray for us. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
00:12 – Memorial of St. Paschal Bailon
01:03 – Three Key Aspects of St. Paschal
01:30 – Energetic fulfillment of duties
02:36 – Charity as an Intention
03:37 – Love of Eucharist, Source of Sanctity
04:29 – Prayer to St. Paschal and Closing

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Paschal Baylon – Mem – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_Bayl%C3%B3n
Readings: Wednesday 6th Week of Easter – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051723.cfm
1st: act 17:15, 22-18:1
Resp: psa 148:1-2, 11-14
Gsp: joh 16:12-15

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