Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231)
Other saints: Saint Hilda of Whitby, Abbess (614-680); Saint Hugh of Lincoln, Bishop (1140-1200); Saint Dionysius of Alexandria, Bishop (190-265); Saint Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop (213-270); SS Alphaeus and Zacchaeus, Martyrs (303); Saint Acisclus, Martyr (? Fourth Century); Saint Anianus of Orleans, Bishop (453); Saint Gregory of Tours, Bishop (539-594); Bd Salome, Abbess (1211-1268)
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 39 The Proper Amount of Food
Mass: Rev 3:1-6, 14-22; Resp Ps 15; Lk 19:1-10
I will seat the victor beside me on my throne.
JESUS, TREASURE OF THE FAITHFUL,
HAVE MERCY ON US.
I read this about the Book of Revelation in my New American Bible this morning: "The Book of Revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for Christians of all time. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or without, all Christians are called to trust in Jesus' promise, 'Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age' (Mt 28:20)", p. 1427. Something John heard the Lord saying to the angel of the Church in Laodicea (Rev 3:14) is certainly valid and meaningful for us: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me" (Rev 3:20). Dear small in stature Zacchaeus sure heard the voice of the Lord and opened his door. At the Lord's call to come down from the tree so Jesus could stay at his house, Zacchaeus came down quickly and received Jesus with joy (Lk 19:5-6).
No matter what comes our way this day, whether in the face of apparently insuperable evil or not, let us trust in Our Lord to help us. Yes, He is with us always, until the end of the age. We go forth, then, and follow the lead of Zacchaeus. With our ears open to hear the voice of the Lord, and hearts to His love and mercy, let us receive Jesus with joy.
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY,
PRAY FOR US.
© Gertrude Feick 2020
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