Year of the Family "Amoris Laetitia The Joy of Love"
Saint: Blessed Bernard Scammacca OP (1430-1487)
Readings of the Day
Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 2:11-15 Qualities of the Abbot
Mass: 1 Sm 1:9-20; Resp Ps (1 Sm 2); Mk 1:21-28
I have swallowed up my enemies.
GOD THE FATHER OF HEAVEN,
HAVE MERCY ON US.
We read about dear Hannah in today's account from the First Book of Samuel. Hannah, a woman who trusted in the mercy of the Lord, humbly asking Him to remember her and not to forget her (1 Sm 1:11). Hannah, too, was a woman of prayer who remained long at prayer before the Lord (1 Sm 1:13). Whatever your worries, anxieties, or fears, take them to Jesus. He remembers you and will take you into His warm embrace. Be enfolded. Trust. Hope. Have patience. The Lord will provide. Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God (Is 40:1).
Attend the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray,
that they may see what must be done
and gain strength to do what they have seen.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity
of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
(Collect, Mass)
BLESSED BERNARD SCAMMACCA,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: It is not a good idea to bother a llama, especially when you find one guarding sheep or goats. This one has been waiting to say hello. It may be best to steer clear of him; he looks to be about his business.
© Gertrude Feick 2022
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