Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr (d. 305)
Other saints: Saint Colman of Cloyne (522-600); Saint Moses of Rome, Martyr (251); Saint Mercurius, Martyr (date unknown); Saint Peter of Alexandria, Bishop and Martyr (311); Bd Elizabeth the Good (1386-1420)
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 46 Faults Committed in Other Matters
Mass: Rev 15:1-4; Resp Ps 98; Lk 21:12-19
Let the rivers clap their hands.
It is not too early to prepare for tomorrow's celebration of Thanksgiving. One way to prepare is to make a list of ten things you are grateful for. And if you can't manage ten, how about five. There are plenty of ways to go about this, and it seems the most important way to begin is with prayer. Remember what Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) said: "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." But what do I have to be grateful for, you may ask, especially during such difficult times. Ah, but "when we pray," the Holy Father said in today's General Audience, "God opens our eyes, renews and changes our hearts, heals our wounds and grants us the grace we need." So why not join "those who had won victory over the beast" (Rev 15:2) and sing the song of Moses (Rev 15:2).
Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God almighty. Just and true are your ways, O king of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, or glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.
(Rev 15:3-4)
Keep going, dear friends. Be strong in the faith and take courage, for by your perseverance you will secure your lives (Lk 21:19), no matter what or who comes your way.
SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA,
PRAY FOR US.
© Gertrude Feick 2020
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