This Week’s Gospel Message for Sunday, February 9th is from Matthew 5:13-16.
“Jesus said to his disciples . . . ‘You are the light of the world. . .your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.’”
“Before creating any living thing, God created light to shine forth over all. But in our world, much is hidden in the shadows, intentionally or unintentionally. In baptism, we were given a candle, lit from the Easter candle with the light of Christ. We are called to shine that light into the shadows of our world, exposing sin, injustice, poverty, and evil. In all things, let us hope the good deeds we see done truly glorify the source of love and grace.” Source: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2019-2020
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Mark 6:53-56
Saint Scholastica, Virgin (Memorial) – “According to tradition, St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism. What little is know about her life is found in Pope St. Gregory the Great’s second Dialogue, which is an account of her brother’s miracles. She is the patroness of Benedictine nuns.”
Tuesday 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Mark 7:1-13
Wednesday 1 Kings 10:1-10; Mark 7:14-23
Thursday 1 Kings 11:4-13; Mark 7:24-30
Friday 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Mark 7:31-37
Saturday 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10
Source: Living With Christ, February 2020
“Faith Lights Our Way”
. . .faith is a light, for once the flame of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. The light of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. Faith, received from God as a supernatural gift, becomes a light for our way, guiding our journey through time.”
Source: Pope Francis Speaks to Our Hearts: Words of Challenge and Hope. Frederick: The Word Among Us Press, 2013. Print.