Memorial of St. Peter Claver
O God, who made St. Peter Claver a slave of slaves and strengthened him with wonderful charity and patience as he came to their help, grant, through his intercession, that seeking the things of Jesus Christ, we may love our neighbor in deeds and in truth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from The Saints
“Be sure that you first preach by the way you live. If you do not, people will notice that you say one thing, but live otherwise, and your words will bring only cynical laughter and a derisive shake of the head.”
— St. Charles Borromeo
Daily Scripture Verse
“So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:6-7
Daily Meditation
the will of God gives to all things a supernatural and divine value for the soul submitting to it. The duties it imposes, and those it contains, with all the matterwhich it is diffused, become holy and perfect, because, being Unlimited in power, everything it touches shares its Divine character. … The entire virtue of all that is called holy is in its approximation to this order established by God; therefore nothing should be rejected, nothing sought after, but everything accepted that is ordained and nothing attempted contrary to the will of God. … When God requires action, sanctity is to be found in activity.
—Fr. Jean-Pierre De Caussade
Day by Day with Mary
Mary is the perfect “orans” (pray-er), a figure of the Church. When we pray to her, we are adhering with her to the plan of the Father, who sends his Son to save all people.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, # 2679
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. Jim Bracke C.S.C.
Loving God, Jesus formed his message in today’s gospel around your will and your kingdom. May the poor, hungry, weeping, abused, and those suffering from hate be held in compassion today. May all believers move beyond their fears and wants to be servants of love to those you honor as your beloved. We ask this through Jesus, our brother and Lord. Amen.