The Month of January Dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus
Saint: Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr (-304)
Readings of the Day
Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 4:63-78 The Tools for Good Works
Mass: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Resp Ps 47; Mk 3:20-21
For king of all the earth is God.
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,
PRAY FOR US.
JESUS, GIVER OF ALL GOOD GIFTS,
PRAY FOR US.
Cleanse our consciences from dead works to worship the living God.
(Heb 9:14)
As followers, first and foremost, of Jesus, the Son of God, then of those who followed Him like Saint Agnes, the many other early Christian martyrs, Saint Benedict, and "all the saints who from their labors rest," we live by God's commandments every day; treasure chastity, harbor neither hatred nor jealously of anyone, and do nothing out of envy. We do not love quarreling, we shun arrogance, respect our elders and love the young. We pray for our enemies out of love for Christ, and if we have a dispute with someone, we make peace with her before the sun goes down. And finally, we never lose hope in God mercy (Rule of Saint Benedict, 4:63-74). If others say about us, "they are out of their minds," so be it (see Mk 3:21). We go forth, united in faith and prayer. Thank you for being there faithful readers.
To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners, hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: with ... Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia ...
(Eucharistic Prayer I, the Roman Canon)
SAINT AGNES,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: Just before I entered the front door of the monastery yesterday afternoon, I looked up. The response of a friend to this was right on: “WOW! Stunning.”
© Gertrude Feick 2023
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