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Martyr with Amantius, Caerealis, and Primitivus. He was the husband of St. Symphorosa. An officer in the Roman army, he resigned when he became a Christian and returned to his estates near Tivoli, Italy. There he converted Caerealis, an imperial legate sent to arrest him. With his brother Amantius and with Caerealis and Primitivus, Getulius was tortured and martyred at Tivoli.

Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:135, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:129-133, Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

“I was born in the way of truth: though my childhood was unaware of the greatness of the benefit, I knew it when trial came.” Ephrem (or Eprhaim) the Syrian left us hundreds of hymns and poems on the faith that inflamed and inspired the whole Church, but few facts about his own inspiring life. Most historians infer from the lines quoted above that Ephrem was born into a Christian family — although not baptized until an adult (the trial or furnace), which was common at the …

Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, Responsorial Psalm: Matthew 5:1-12, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:2-9

Memorial Day is fast approaching and for many people it happens to be a day off work. Trips have been planned and parties organized, yet many people forget that Memorial Day is not intended to be an occasion of jubilation. Memorial Day has always been intended to serve as a day to remember those who died in war.