Tuesday of the 30th week in ordinary Time
Lord Jesus Christ, true light of the world, you guide all mankind to salvation. Give us the courage, strength and grace to build a world of justice and peace, ready for the coming of that kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"When you have free moments, go faithfully to prayer. The good God Is waiting for you there."
— St. Julie Billiart
Daily Scripture Verse
"So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs."
Mark 16:19-20
Daily Meditation
"Many things happen that God does not will. But he still permits them, in his wisdom, and they remain a stumbling block or scandal to our minds. God asks us to do all we can to eliminate evil. But despite our efforts, there is always a whole set of circumstances which we can do nothing about, which are not necessarily willed by God but nevertheless are permitted by him, and which God invites us to consent to trustingly and peacefully, even if they make us suffer and cause us problems. We are not being asked to consent to evil, but to consent to the mysterious wisdom of God who permits evil. Our consent is not a compromise with evil but the expression of our trust that God is stronger leaven evil. This is a form of obedience that is painful but very fruitful."
— Fr. Jacques Philippe
Day by day with Mary, the Mother of God
Behold, the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done to me, as you say. It is as if she were saying I am a painter’s canvas: let the Almighty painter draw as he wishes and do as he pleases.
Blessed Alfonso de Orozco
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. Stephen Gibson, C.S.C.
Dear Lord, when time drags on, and prayers go unanswered, when our hard work seems so futile—when we wonder what difference we’re making, remind us of the mustard seed. Though it appears so insignificant, so incapable of bringing forth life, we know it finds its purpose and serves magnificently. Bless us with great possibilities and increase our faith in your presence in all we do. Amen.