Wednesday of Holy Week

The Month of April Dedicated both to Devotion to the Eucharist and Devotion to the Holy Spirit

In other years: Saint Irene of Thessalonica, Virgin (4th century); Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest (1350-1419)

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 53:16-24 The Reception of Guests

Mass: Is 50:4-9a; Resp Ps 69; Mt 26:14-25

See, you lowly ones, and be glad.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,

PRAY FOR US.

JESUS, OUR LORD,

HOLY SPIRIT, WHO GOVERNS THE CHURCH,

HAVE MERCY ON US.

The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, 

That I may know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them ...

The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced ...

See, the Lord God is my help; who will prove me wrong?

(Is 50:4, 9a)

As we reflect these days on Saint Benedict's chapter on the reception of guests, we turn first to the Lord with the help of the Prophet Isaiah quoted above and remember that "proper honor must be shown to all" (RB 53:2). And it happens that words from one of our saints of the day might help us honor one another. too 

If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor, you should approach God first with all you heart. Ask Him to simply fill you with charity, the greatest of all virtues; with it you can accomplish what you desire.

(From the treatise On the Spiritual Life by Saint Ferrer, priest, in Office of Readings, April 5)

SAINT IRENE OF THESSALONICA,

SAINT VINCENT FERRER,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: More happy flowers, this time little ones. Kindness is free; sprinkle that stuff everywhere.

© Gertrude Feick 2023