The 9th day of the Year of Faith was a real test of faith for me, as I struggled throughout the day with workload, but God helped me a lot to go through it. Today is the feast day of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues. I've never heard their names, not even sure whether I can pronounce them, but a little Google search revealed that both saints were priests and companions from the 17th centuary, North America. Both suffered brutality and a subsequent martyrdom. Read here to know more about them.
Sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. What more do you need?
Gospel : "I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do." - Luke 12:4
And sometimes all we care for is the flesh.
Verses That Struck Me
In today's readings the verses that struck me the most were:
First Reading : In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit - Eph 1:13
First Reading : In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit - Eph 1:13
Sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. What more do you need?
Gospel : "I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do." - Luke 12:4
And sometimes all we care for is the flesh.
A Peep Into Vatican II
Pope meets group of veterans Council Fathers of Vatican II
Yes many of them are still alive!
See See See (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
And One More Thing...
What does the term 'Church Fathers' mean?
Answer of yesterday's question : Again read first paragraph of this post.
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