Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Saints: Blessed Peter To Rot (1912-1945); Saint Maelruain (-c.791)

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 30 The Manner of Reproving Boys

Mass: Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9; Resp Ps 80; Mt 10:7-15

Protect what your right hand has planted.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

PRAY FOR US.

For I am God and not man, the Holy One present among you.

(Hosea 11:9)

First, words from Jesus: Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give (Mt 10:8). Second, words from Saint Benedict who turns to his favorite apostle, Saint Paul: God loves a cheerful giver (RB 5:16/2 Cor 9:7). United in faith and prayer, we are grateful, generous, and cheerful people. Jesus, treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us.

BLESSED PETER TO ROT,

SAINT MAELRUAIN,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: Look down from heaven, and see the gifted hand behind this. Leesburg, IN.

© Gertrude Feick 2022