Agenda

Virgin — Optional Memorial

Blessed Maria Candida of the Eucharist was born on 16 January 1884 in Catanzano. Her parents, Pietro Barba and Giovanna Florona, returned to Palermo, Sicily, where she received First Holy Communion 3rd April 1894. In 1919 she entered the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, Ragusa, making solemn profession 23rd April 1924. She was Prioress and Mistress of Novices many times, radiating a sense of Carmelite holiness both within and outside of the community, influencing others with her love for the Eucharist, as well as by her numerous writings. She died on 12th June 1949, the solemnity of the Holy Trinity, and was beatified 21st March 2004.

Prophet — Optional Memorial

Elisha, the disciple and successor of the prophet Elijah, is known from the Bible in the two books of Kings. The narrative of his prophetic activity bears many similarities to that of Elijah, so much so that it has been seen as a doublet of the same tradition. Nevertheless, the figure of Elisha bears witness to the fact that Elijah's mission was continued, as is likely, by disciples who had "a double share of his spirit" and who, like their master, were capable of authenticating their words through prodigies.