Gospel, Saint, today's prayer 16 October

Today's Gospel
From the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Luke 11,29-32.
At that time, as the crowds gathered, Jesus began to say: «This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
For as Jonah was a sign for those of Nìnive, so also the Son of man will be a sign for this generation.
The queen of the south will rise in judgment together with the men of this generation and condemn them; for it came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon's wisdom. And behold, there is much more than Solomon here.
Those of Nìnive will arise in judgment together with this generation and condemn it; because they converted to the preaching of Jonah. And behold, there is much more than Jonah here ».

Saint of today - San Gerardo Maiella
O St. Gerard, with your intercession, your graces, you have guided many hearts to God, you have become relief of the afflicted, support of the poor, help of the sick.
You who know my pain, move with pity for my suffering. You who console your devotees in tears listen to my humble prayer.
Read in my heart, see how much I suffer. Read in my soul and heal me, comfort me, console me. Gerardo, come to my aid soon! Gerardo, make me one of those who praise and thank God with you. Let me sing his mercy with those who love me and suffer for me.
What does it cost you to accept my prayer? I will not cease to invoke you until you have fully fulfilled me. It is true that I do not deserve your graces, but listen to me for the love you bring to Jesus, for the love you bring to Mary most holy. Amen.

Ejaculatory of the day

Come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth.