THE MEMORIAL OF ST JOSAPHAT, BISHOP AND MARTYR.
ST JOSAPHAT, BISHOP AND MARTYR.
"The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Tuesday 12th November 2024 in the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time.
"Trust in the Lord and do good,
that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will grant you your heart’s requests.
"The Lord watches over the lives of the wholehearted;
their inheritance lasts forever.
"By the Lord are the steps of a man made firm, and he approves his way.
"Turn from evil and do good,
that you may abide forever;
"The just shall possess the land and dwell in it forever." (Psalm 37: 3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29).
Tuesday 12th November 2024 in 32nd Week in Ordinary Time is the Memorial of St Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr. (1580 - 1623).
Born in Poland to Orthodox parents, Josaphat became a Catholic. As Bishop, he worked for the unity of the Orthodox and the Roman Church and was martyred for his efforts in Ukraine.
Our saint of today, St Josaphat had the opportunity to preserve his life by hiding from his killers. He chose to die as Jesus did when He refused to come down from the Cross when His enemies taunted Him to do so and prove that He is the Son of God.
Our key Scripture for today is from the Responsorial Psalm 37. This Psalm along with Psalms 23, 27, 46 and 51 are my all-time favorites.
Why is Psalm 37 one of my all-time favorite? Because every single word in it is sweet music to my ears. It is like a quid pro quo. You do this, you get that. Do you want this outcome in life? Then do the following.
"Man does not live on bread alone. There is spiritual nourishment in every word that comes from the mouth of God." (Cf Matthew 4: 4).
Thank You Jesus for the spiritual nourishment You provide us daily in Your word.
Friends, read this Scripture and see how these words can apply to you:
"The Lord watches over the lives of the wholehearted; their inheritance lasts forever.
"By the Lord are the steps of a man made firm, and he approves his way."
"If you trust in the Lord and do good, you will dwell in the land and be fed in security.
"If you take delight in the Lord,
He will grant you your heart’s requests. (Cf Psalm 37).
Everyone of us can surely take delight in the Lord. Is He not our Father who provides all our needs and protects us from all evil?
"If you find your delight in the Lord, he will grant your heart’s desire." (Psalm 37: 4).
How do I find my delight in the Lord?
1. Immerse yourself in the word of God.
2. Pray every day. Frequent Confession and Communion.
3. Wait for the Lord with patience.
Scripture teaches us that the love of God compels us. (Cf 2 Corinthians 5: 14). Because God loves us so much, we cannot help but loving Him back if we know of His unbelievable love for us.
Many people do not love God back because they are not aware of God’s immense love for them.
One way you can know of God’s immense love for you is through daily prayers and daily reading of Holy Scriptures.
Lord Jesus, I believe. I trust. Increase my faith.
"The attack on My priesthood that appears to be spreading and growing is, in fact, in its final stages. It is a satanic and diabolical onslaught against My Bride the Church, an attempt to destroy her by attacking the most wounded of her ministers in their carnal weaknesses; but I will undo the destruction they have wrought and I will cause My priests and My Spouse the Church to recover a glorious holiness that will confound My enemies and be the beginning of a new era of saints, of martyrs, and of prophets." (IN SINU JESU, Tuesday, March 2, 2010).
November is the Month we pray for the Souls in PURGATORY.
“One of the holiest works,one of the best exercises of piety, which we can practice in this world, is to offer sacrifices, alms and prayer for the dead.” (St John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church).
For Catholic Church teaching on the Souls in PURGATORY and how to help them, click the link below:
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