Year of Saint Joseph
Catholic Schools Week
Other saints: Saint Ansgar, Bishop (-865); Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr (early 4th century)
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 7;49-50
Mass: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Resp Ps 103; Mk 6:1-6
Bless the Lord, my soul; and all my being, bless His holy name.
STRIVE FOR PEACE WITH EVERYONE, AND FOR THAT HOLINESS WITHOUT WHICH NO ONE WILL SEE THE LORD. SEE TO IT THAT NO ONE BE DEPRIVED OF THE GRACE OF GOD, THAT NO BITTER ROOT SPRING UP AND CAUSE TROUBLE, THROUGH WHICH MANY MAY BECOME DEFILED.
(Hebrews 12:14-15)
Although not intended, some of Pope Francis's words provide a commentary on the above from today's first reading.
In his homily at the Vigil Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a day also when the World Day of Consecrated Life is observed, the Holy Father offered some advice for consecrated men and women which are fitting for all the faithful with any vocation: "Please remove yourselves from gossip. It kills community life." Not without a sense of humor, Pope Francis said, "Bite your tongue so it will swell up and occupy your mouth and you won't be able to speak badly!" And, as modeled by the Holy Father, maintain of sense of humor. "It helps so much," said the Pontiff. "It's the anti-gossip, knowing how to laugh at yourself, at situations, even at others-with a good heart!"
SAINT ANSGAR,
SAINT BLAISE,
SAINT JOSEPH,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: Near Columbia Gorge, Oregon. Thanks again, Becca.
© Gertrude Feick 2021
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