[96] Zech 12:10-11, 13:1; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Gal 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24.
Hours of the Sunday. Te Deum. Week 4 of the Psalter.
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Traditionally on this day, we remember from Scripture St. Lazarus the poor man (cf. Lk. 16:19-31) [from the Roman Martyrology].
Anniversary:
158th anniversary of the death of P. Bartholomew Kroot (37) d. 1885 at Gubulawayo, Rhodesia.
Anniversary:
69th anniversary of the death of P. Basil Gurrin (86) d. 1974 at London, England.
On this day in our Jesuit history...
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious (Memorial)
Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591) was born at Castiglione, Italy. He joined the novitiate in Rome when he was not yet eighteen, and gave himself with single-mindedness of purpose to achieve the ideals expressed in the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, displaying a remarkable toughness of character. In 1591, during his philosophical studies in Rome, an epidemic of the plague broke out. Together with other Jesuits, Gonzaga committed himself unreservedly to helping the most wretched and repulsive plague victims. Consequently, he contracted the disease himself and succumbed to it, a true “martyr of charity”. Aloysius has been declared the Patron Saint of Youth.
1565
The opening of the Second General Congregation in which Borgia was elected General.
1565
The Second General Congregation convened, representing 3,500 members in 18 provinces. The congregation elected Francis Borgia superior general and approved 120 decrees before its closure on Sept. 3.
1629
Jesuits correct Chinese astronomers on the time and length of an eclipse and win fame and favor. The Chinese were off by one hour.
1805
John Carroll appoints Robert Molynaux Superior of the Jesuits in the USA. (This is also found listed under June 27.)
1843
Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass, is founded by Bishop Fenwick, the first Roman Catholic college in New England. In a short time, the Jesuits assume responsibility for it.
1923
The body of St. Robert Bellarmine is solemnly transferred to St. Ignatius Church.
1925
Pius XI beatifies the North American Martyrs.
1931
The 72 door Coliseum, Church, Shrine, is dedicated at Auriesville, New York. Its diameter is 257 feet.
1960
The Buffalo Province is created. James J. Shanahan is named Provincial. (Vita brevis)
1992
Fr. General erects the Independent Region of Russia.
