Monday, December 14, 2020

Monday of the Third Week of Advent

Year of Saint Joseph

Saint John of the Cross, Doctor (1542-1591)

Other saints: Saint Nicasius, Bishop and Companions, Martyrs (? 451); Saint Venantius Fortunatus, Bishop (c. 535-c. 605); Bd Bonaventure Buonaccorsi (1315); Bd Frances Schervier, Foundress (1819-1876)

Readings of the Day

RB: Ch 60 The Admission of Priests to the Monastery

Mass: Nb 24:2-7, 15-17a; Resp Ps 25; Mt 21:23-27

Teach me your ways, O Lord.

JOSEPH, MOST PRUDENT,
PRAY FOR US.

In haste this morning, which is not unusual for a Monday, I turned to a favorite book received 21 years ago, Ronda De Sola Chervin, Quotable Saints (Servant, 1992). Turning to the first quotation listed for Saint John of the Cross, I found this: "Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent." Enough said. 

SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS,
PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: A look at yesterday afternoon.

© Gertrude Feick 2020

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