Today is the feast day of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of AIDS care givers. The son of a nobleman, Aloysius renounced his heritage to become a priest, philospher, and theologian. He died of the plague while tending to plague victims in 1591. His is a life the world simply cannot comprehend. Please pray for us, St. Aloysius.
Today's reading is Genesis 13:2, 5-18 .
Today's Gospel reading is Matthew 7:6, 12-14 .
Everyday links:
The Blessed Virgin Mary
The Rosary
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Prayers from EWTN
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession,was left unaided.Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful;O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.
St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse, pray for us.
Prayer to Saint Anthony, Martyr of Desire
Dear St. Anthony, you became a Franciscan with the hope of shedding your blood for Christ. In God's plan for you, your thirst for martyrdom was never to be satisfied. St. Anthony, Martyr of Desire, pray that I may become less afraid to stand up and be counted as a follower of the Lord Jesus. Intercede also for my other intentions. (Name them.)
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