Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 4:1-21 The Tools for Good Works
Mass: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Resp Ps 17; Lk 8:1-3
I think of the women in today's Gospel, those who accompanied Jesus. They were Mary, called Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna and many others. These courageous and faithful women provided for Jesus and the Twelve out of their own resources (Lk 8:3). May they intercede for all of us, especially those who are suffering at this time due to the destructive fires and resulting toxic air in Washington, Oregon, and California. And also those who grieve for the loss of loved ones and treasured things. We are to carry on the work of redemption and be united with those who suffer. We pray for them all with heartfelt compassion and love. And St Benedict provides these tools for good works to guide our words and deeds: "Go to help the troubled and console the sorrowing" (RB 4:18-19). And there is something Pope Francis said this morning in an audience with Vatican representatives from the Belgian Catholic magazine, Tertio, that can apply to all the faithful, namely, to be bearers and sowers of hope in a better tomorrow. Mary, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Today's photo: From the archives.
© Gertrude Feick 2020
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