6th February - St. Paul Miki & Companions
Like my Master I shall die upon the cross. Like Him, a lance will pierce my heart so that my blood and my love can flow out upon the land and sanctify it to His name.
Like my Master I shall die upon the cross. Like Him, a lance will pierce my heart so that my blood and my love can flow out upon the land and sanctify it to His name.
Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am - you alone.
Overshadow me with Your loving kindness, and let this divine Mystery bear fruit in me.
In honor of the divine mystery that we celebrate today, let us all hasten to meet Christ.
Never forget the advice of Saint Therese of Lisieux, which says, “Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant count as nothing.” So, let us start practicing these virtues mentioned by Jesus in the beatitudes today, and other virtues as well, because when we do so, our reward will be great in heaven.
Enliven your faith which is essential to understand and achieve piety.
I am a Christian, and I confess Jesus Christ.
High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's son, Heart of my heart, whatever befall. Still be my vision, O ruler of all.
Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.
Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you.
To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled (Titus 1:15)
Let us pray in today’s Eucharistic celebration for the grace to truly and sincerely answer our call to discipleship like Peter, Andrew, James and John with a spirit of commitment and service to God, by constantly deepening our faith in God when we listen to and believe in His Word; by professing our Faith in Him; by confidently living out our faith and bearing witness to it daily in our lives; and lastly, by spreading it in the world.
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them—every day begin the task anew.
I do not think of reward; I am working for God and do so cheerfully.
To endure faithfully is a victory beyond this life.