Saint Januarius, Bishop, Martyr (early 4th century)
Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 4:22-43
Mass: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Resp Ps 56; Lk 8:4-15
I will walk in the presence of God, in the light of the living.
MARY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN AND EARTH,
PRAY FOR US.
Jesus said this to a large crowd: Whoever has ears ought to hear (Lk 8:8). Today seems a good day to listen to the Word with the ear of our hearts, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance (Lk 8:15). After all, "the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two edged sword, penetrating between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart" (Heb 4:12). Furthermore, "no creature is concealed from Him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to whom we must render and account" (Heb 4:13). We carry on, then. "Oh, that today you would hear His voice: 'Harden not your hearts'" (Heb 4:7).
SAINT JANUARIUS,
PRAY FOR US.
© Gertrude Feick 2020
