Dining With The Pharisees

Jesus, you lived your life in a courageous manner, dining freely with those that despised you and challenged them without fear. Lord, give me the courage to be a faithful follower of your word, regardless of who I may be in the presence of. Allow me to mix freely with those who differ from me and demonstrate your love to them. Let my actions speak more loudly than my words. Amen. Luke 14: 1-6

Responsorial Psalm
Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.

Today's Intention
Those who condemn the Catholic Church. May they find a way to come home to its truth.

Today's Saint
Saint Marcellus and Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez pray for us.

Today's Thought
How often do we avoid those who do not agree with our views?

Pray The Holy Rosary For Courage.

He Came To Set The Earth On Fire

Jesus, the world is indeed burning because of your word. Even members of your own Catholic Church are reducing your Word and majesty to watered down significance. O Lord, save me from the influence of a world gone mad and keep me safely in your ranks. Soothe and quiet the anger that I feel whenever I witness the secularization of all that I know as sacred and true. Make me an instrument of your peace, not an example of hate and discord as the battle for my soul wages on. Amen. Luke 12: 49-53

Responsorial Psalm
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Today's Intention
All those who suffer in even the smallest way as a result of their faith in Jesus.

Today's Saint
Saint Mary Salmone pray for us.

Today's Thought
How have you changed spiritually in the last five years?

Pray the Holy Rosary for courage to remain in God's ranks.