Year of the Family "Amoris Laetitia The Joy of Love"
Readings of the Day
Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 34 Distribution of Goods According to Need
Mass: Dt 26:16-19; Resp Ps 119; Mt 5:43-48
I will give you thanks with an upright heart.
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,
PRAY FOR US.
Our heavenly Father "makes His sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust" (Mt 5:45), says the Lord. We pray for and love everyone, no matter what. We, as Saint Benedict reminds us, do not repay one bad turn with another, we do not injure anyone and bear injuries patiently; we love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and endure persecution for the sake of justice (RB 4:29-32). For those who have hurt or harmed us; for those who dislike us; for those who look down on us; for those who refuse to speak to us, we pray to the Lord (adapted from Magnificat, Intercessions, Saturday morning, March 12, 202). Dear Jesus, Crown of peace, have mercy on us.
We continue to pray for all those affected by violence, war, strife, unrest, and are in harm's way for whatever reason. And for all those who grieve the death of a loved one. May the faithful departed rest in the peace of Christ.
Today's photo: Prune plum tree blossoms at the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux.
© Gertrude Feick 2022
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