LITURGY for THURSDAY and FRIDAY - February 17 and 18, 2000
Thurday, February 17, 2000
Thursday February 17:
Sixth Thursday in Ordinary Time and
Feast of the Seven Servite FoundersGreen or white vestments
First Reading: James 2: 1-9
Responsorial: Psalm 34: 2-7
Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 27-33
Feast of the Seven Servite Founders, Religious
There were seven concilors of Florence who founded the Servants of Mary or Servites in 1233. The best known were
Saint Buonfiglio dei Monaldi and Saint Alessio de' Falconieri, who served as a lay brother all his life.The other five were also from influential families in Florence and were all members of the Confraternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through this association, they grew spiritually and longed for something more. Thus, under the direction and advice of their bishop, the majority became priests, forming the Servants of Mary or Servites. They adopted the Rule of Saint Augustine, wore black cassocks and strove to emulate the mendicant friars like the Franciscans and Dominicans. Their Order was officially approved by Pope Innocent IV in 1259; canonically approved by Blessed Pope Benedict XI in 1304; and canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1888. Their feast is celebrated in Church Liturgy on February 17th. There was also a contemplative order of Servite nuns founded by two penitents of Saint Philip Benezi and a Third Order of nuns dedicating to treating the poor and sick as well as educating children. This was founded by a relative of St. Alessio's, Saint Juliana Falconieri in 1306.
Friday, February 18, 2000
First Reading: James 2: 14-24, 26
Responsorial: Psalm 112: 1-6
Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 34-39; 9: 1
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