October 2, 2012 
Memorial of the Guardian Angels
Saint of the day
Saint Leodegarius (c.615-678)
Saint Leodegarius was the son of Saint Sigrada and the brother of Saint Gerinus. His born to a noble family in France and was brought up in the court of King Clotaire II. Leodegarius was a reforming bishop of Autun in 663. He stood up against Manichaeism, reformed the clergy, required discipline in religious houses, and stressed the significance of the Sacraments, specifically Baptism. His efforts and support of Childric instead of Ebroin for the throne angered many powerful people. Ebroin accused him of helping to plot the murder of Childric, and had him imprisoned and executed. Saint Leodegarius is the patron saint of blind people and millers.
Reflection
Saint Leodegarius focused attention on the Sacraments and stressed their importance for growing closer to God. Take a minute to think about the Sacraments that you regularly receive, probably the Eucharist and Reconciliation. Appreciate their importance and think of times that they helped you feel closer to God.
Prayer
Dear God, please help me to recognize the supreme importance of the Sacraments and help me to more readily notice your presence in them.
Liturgical season information
Lectionary: 456/650
Place in Year: Ordinary Time
Color of decorations and priest's vestments: White
Daily readings
Reading 1: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8
Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10
View complete readings on USCCB.orgMeditations
Meditation for Reading 1
Poor Job lost so much in his life, and he had a lot to lose. He felt angry and depressed in his suffering--as you can see from the above quote--but he never lost his faith in God. And he did not give in to the temptation to think that God must be punishing him for some secret sin, even though others tried to convince him that that was the problem. You probably know people who have had bad things happen to them through no fault of their own: they have a severe illness, their parents divorced, a family member dies. We can support them with our presence and reassure them that God is not punishing them. Reach out to anyone you know who is discouraged, sad, or angry at what is happening in their life. Even if you don't know exactly what to say, let them know they are not alone. (Taken from “Take Ten – Daily Bible Reflections for Teens”)
