Respect Life Month
Saints: Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775); Blessed Daudi Okelo (1902-1918) and Jildo Irwa (1906-1918); Saint Irene (Iria) of Tomar (7th century)
Readings of the Day
Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 16 The Celebration of the Divine Office during the day
Mass: Eph 3:14-21; Resp Ps 33; Lk 12:49-53
Upon those who hope for His kindness.
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,
MARY, QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY,
SAINT JOSEPH, DEFENDER OF LIFE,
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,
PRAY FOR US.
I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named ...
May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith.
(Eph 3:17)
Saint Paul's letter to the Ephesians is something else, both overwhelming and marvelous at the same time. Saint Paul, please help us to be rooted and grounded in love, that we may have the strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with all the fullness of God (Eph 3:17-19). Heart of Jesus, source of love and knowledge, have mercy on us.
Be constant in practicing every virtue, and especially in imitating the patience of our dear Jesus, for this is the summit of pure love. Live in such a way that all may know that you bear outwardly as well as inwardly the image of Christ crucified, the model of gentleness and mercy.
(From a letter by Saint Paul of the Cross, in Office of Readings, October 19)
SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS,
BLESSED DAUDI OKELO AND JILDO IRWA,
SAINT IRENE OF TOMAR,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: To deliver them from death and preserve them in spite of famine.
© Gertrude Feick 2022
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