Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop (1807-1870)
Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 18:12-19
Mass: Eph 4:7-16; Resp Ps 122; Lk 13:1-9
Let us go rejoicing to the house of Lord.
MARY, MOTHER OF HOPE,
PRAY FOR US.
In Saint Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, he writes: "Grace was given to each of us to the measure of Christ's gift" (Eph 4:7). In the Apostle's First Letter to the Corinthians, he writes: "Each has a particular gift from God, one of one kind and one of another" (1 Cor 7:7). Whatever the gifts given to each one of us, we are to bear witness to Christ Jesus and build up the Body of Christ. So let us stand firm on the Rock of Christ, the sure foundation and sing with the Entrance Antiphon from Mass: O chosen people, proclaim the mighty works of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. We turn to the martyr Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko (1947-1984) for inspiration:
It is not enough for a Christian to condemn evil, cowardice, lies, and use of force, hatred, and oppression. He must at all times be a witness to and defender of justice, goodness, truth, freedom, and love. He must never tire of claiming these values as a right for himself and others.
(Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko)
SAINT MARY ANTHONY CLARET,
PRAY FOR US.
© Gertrude Feick 2020
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