Year of the Family "Amoris Laetitia The Joy of Love"
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 70 The Presumption of Striking Another Monk at Will
Mass: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Resp Ps 124; Mt 2:13-18
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
GOD IS LIGHT, AND IN HIM THERE IS NO DARKNESS AT ALL.
(1 Jn 1:5)
Today is good day to pray for all children, especially those who suffer in any way from violence, neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation. At the same time, we acknowledge that there are elements of Herod in each one of us, as Saint John writes, "If we say, 'We are without sin,' we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us" (1 Jn 1:8). Saint Benedict too instructs us with his Tools for Good Works: "Harbor neither hatred nor jealousy of anyone, and do nothing out of envy" (RB 4:65-67). Dear Jesus, help us. If we acknowledge our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing (1 Jn 1:9).
MARY, QUEEN OF MARTYRS,
ALL HOLY INNOCENTS,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: More from Moni in Germany.
© Gertrude Feick 2021
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