Memorial of St. Mary Frances of the Five Wounds
God our Father, you bestowed a marvelous gift of charity on blessed Mary Frances the virgin to help the poor and sick. Grant us through her example to live with the spirit of poverty and prudence and to serve the brethren with all care. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"In everything, whether it is a thing sensed or a thing known, God Himself is hidden within."
— St. Bonaventure
Daily Scripture Verse
"[There is] one body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift."
Ephesians 4:4-7
Daily Meditation
"What made the holy apostles and martyrs endure fierce agony and bitter torments, except faith, and especially faith in the resurrection? What is it that today makes true followers of Christ cast luxuries aside, leave pleasures behind, and endure difficulties and pain? It is living faith that expresses itself through love . . . It is because of faith that we exchange the present for the future."
— Pope Benedict XIV
Daily Catholic Wisdom
In a singular way Mary cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope, and burning charity in the Savior’s work of restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a mother to us in the order of grace.
—Lumen Gentium
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. Bob Loughery, C.S.C.
Good and gracious God, your Word opens our minds and hearts. Each day we strive to live your Word. Help us to listen to your Son, to trust in his healing power. Never abandon us in time of suffering and loss. Bring us your comfort and assurance. Like Martha, may we turn to your Son in our time of need, and find comfort in his presence. We ask this in his name. Amen.