Year of Saint Joseph
Year of the Family "Amoris Laetitia The Joy of Love"
Month of May Dedicated to Our Lady and a “Marathon” of Prayer to End the Pandemic
Other saints: Saint Rita of Cascia (1377-1447); Saint Joachina de Vedruna de Mas (1783-1854)
Year of Ignatius (May 20, 2021-July 31, 2022, the Feast of Saint Ignatius): "To See All Things New in Christ"
National Maritime Day, Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 4:63-78
Mass: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Resp Ps 11; Jn 21:20-25
The upright shall see God's face.
MARY, STAR OF THE SEA,
PRAY FOR ALL MARINERS AND PEOPLE OF THE SEA,
PRAY FOR US.
I like Jesus' response to Peter when he questioned the Lord about the disciple whom Jesus loved, "Lord, what about him?" (Jn 21:21). Jesus replied, what concern is it of yours? (Jn 21:22). In other words, Peter, mind your own business, or more succinctly MYOB. It seems a good idea for each one us to just mind our own business and respond to Jesus' command: You follow me (Jn 21:22). We go about then, united in faith and prayer. Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Some more ways to just get busy and follow Jesus more closely conclude Saint Benedict's tools for good works.
Live by God's commandments every day.
Treasure chastity.
Harbor neither hatred or jealousy of anyone.
Do nothing out of envy.
Respect the elders.
Love the young.
Pray for your enemies out of love for Christ.
If you have a dispute with someone, make peace before the sun goes down.
Never lose hope in God's mercy.
(RB 4:63-74)
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA,
SAINT JOACHIM DE VEDRUNA DE MAS,
SAINT JOSEPH,
MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: A last look at some of the beauty at Whitethorn School.
© Gertrude Feick 2021
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