Liturgical Calendar

Saint of the day

Saint Mother Theodora Guérin (1798-1856)

Saint Mother Theodora Guérin was born in Etables, France, in 1798. Her life changed forever when her father was murdered when she was 15, and she had to care for her mother and her younger sister. After several years, she joined the Sisters of Providence, taking the new name of Sister Saint Theodore. In 1840, she and her sisters were sent to teach and minister to the poor at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana. Sister Saint Theodore and her sisters persisted with their work despite many obstacles. Upon her death, she was buried in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was canonized in 2006, and is the patron saint of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana.

Reflection

Saint Mother Theodora spent her life teaching and helping others. We sometimes think that teaching and helping others are activities that only some professions permit. However, we must remember that, in nearly every profession, there are opportunities to teach others through our charitable attitudes and actions. How can you be charitable in your life and work?

Prayer

Dear God, help me to be an example to others of the marvelous love that you have for me and others.

Meditations

Meditation for Gospel

As Jesus traveled to Jerusalem, where he would ultimately be killed, some of his disciples made promises of commitment to him. Jesus challenged their commitment because he wanted them to know that rough times were ahead. Jesus was looking for disciples who were committed to following him through good times and hard times. To follow Jesus includes being with him on the good days, when everyone is pleased with you, and on the bad days, when people are plotting against you. When do you find it easy to follow Jesus? When is it hard? (Taken from “Take Ten – Daily Bible Reflections for Teens”)