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Gunthildis Of Sufferheim
Blessed Joseph Marchandon, Martyr

Gospel Lk 8:1-3
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another,
preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Accompanying him were the Twelve
and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities,
Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza,
Susanna, and many others
who provided for them out of their resources.

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What sign will we leave behind that we existed at all?

The Lord kept interesting company. They, in their turn, showed their respect and gratitude and surpassing belief. Anyone who wants salvation must do likewise.

Perhaps none can fathom deeply enough, the love of God for His children than those who were possessed and lived to see the light of day again.

Likewise, those afflicted by evil know full well, how beautiful is the love of Our Lord.

We may not be called to great or memorable deeds, but if we have lived a life that blessed His Name in every circumstance, we have done well, and certainly, those around such people benefitted greatly, for the world has little concern for them.

Indeed, it is said that early Christians were notable for their love and charity toward the poor and destitute. And if anything can be distributed to the poor, it is because someone gathered the wherewithal to feed the hungry out of their wealth. St. Francis knew full well the pleasures of wealth, and it is thus notable that he made such a radical change in his own circumstances to attend to the needs of the poor. If his preaching had any effect, it was only because of that change in attitude, for those charged with leading the faithful had been unfaithful in their duty, and those who were doing what the leaders should have been doing, were a breath of fresh air in a Church grown cold and stagnant.

Let us ask the Lord to refresh us so that our brothers and sisters in the world might renew the face of the earth. The world is in so much despair that it has grown frozen and rigid and needs the warmth of the blood of His followers in truth. Jesus left us an example in the shedding of His very last drop of Blood on the hill of His execution. Whatever He asks us to do, we must do fearlessly on account of His spilled Blood.

Do we have the courage to do as He asks?