Memorial of St. Anthony Claret
Father, you endowed Anthony Claret with the strength of love and patience to preach the Gospel to many nations. By the help of his prayers, may we work generously for your kingdom and gain our brothers and sisters. For Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"The soul hungers for God, and nothing but God can satiate it. Therefore He came to dwell on earth and assumed a Body in order that this Body might become the Food of our souls."
— St. John Vianney
Daily Scripture Verse
"For he will give his angels charge of you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone."
Psalm 91:11-12
Daily Meditation
"In the old days, people demanded 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,' and to repay evil for evil. Patience was not yet on the earth, because faith was not on the earth either. Of course, impatience made full use of the opportunities the Law gave it. That was easy when the Lord and Master of patience was not here. But now that he has come and put the grace of faith together with patience, we are no longer allowed to attack someone even with a word—not even to call someone a fool without facing the danger of judgment. The Law found more than it lost when Christ said, 'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven' (Matthew 5:44-45). This most important commandment summarizes in a word the universal discipline of patience, since it does not allow us to do evil even to people who deserve it."
— Tertullian
Day with Mary, the Mother of God
Mary is the heart of the church. This is why all words of charity spring from her. It is well-known that the heart has two movements: systole and diastole. Thus, Mary is always performing these two movements, absorbing grace from her most Holy Son, and pouring it forth on sinners.
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. William Simmons, C.S.C.+
Thank you, gracious and loving God, for the gifts and blessings you have given to us. All that we have comes from you. May your Spirit grant us generous hearts, willing to share what we have in time, treasure, and talent with those in need. Grant us hearts overflowing with loving generosity.