THE FEAST OF ST JUNIPERO SERRA, OFM.
FEAST OF ST JUNIPERO SERRA, OFM.
"When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other shore.
"A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.”
"Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.” (Matthew 8: 18 - 22).
Monday July 1st 2024 in the 13th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of St Junipero Serra, OFM. (1713 - 1784).
St Junipero was a Spanish Franciscan Priest who evangelized Mexico and California and firmly established the Church in these regions.
Junipero arrived in the New World and sought good and not evil for the people of this region. He fought for the cause of justice for the native people of the area.
This Franciscan priest evangelized Mexico and California and firmly established the Church in these regions.
To reflect on the Cost of Discipleship in the abstract may be very frightening. Think of it in the context of the total mission of Jesus Christ and the 2000 plus years of the Church. Jesus lived this life of Mission and set the example. He invited and commissioned the Twelve Apostles. Then He chose millions of saints across the centuries to follow Him. Missionary priests, religious, lay people continue to answer the call.
Our Saint of today, St Junipero Serra, OFM is a great example. Pray for us St Junipero Serra.
The Church honors the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in July.
Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ purify and heal us.
“It is in this Blood that He has laid up His blessings for us, as in a storehouse. This is true, not only of spiritual blessings, but of all blessings whatsoever.” (St Peter Faber).
For Prayers and Prayer intentions for the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ click the link below:
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