October 9, 2012 
Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the day
Saint Cirilo Bertran (1888-1934)
Saint Cirilo Bertran was born in 1888. He joined the Brothers of the Christian Schools on October 23, 1906. He was appointed as the director of his house in Turón, Asturias, Spain. Cirilo was one of the nine Martyrs of Turón who were killed during the persecutions of the Spanish Civil War. Saint Cirilo Bertran was canonized on November 21, 1999.
Reflection
Although our society does not violently persecute Catholics, Saint Cirilo Bertran is an example to us of the long tradition of Catholics who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their faith. If you were in a society like that of Saint Cirilo Bertran, would you be willing to practice your Catholic faith even if you knew it might be dangerous? Many Catholics around the world are still targeted and victimized for their faith.
Prayer
Pray for the Christians and Catholics throughout the world who are being treated poorly and sometimes violently attacked for their faith. Ask God to help others love them and treat them with compassion.
Liturgical season information
Lectionary: 462
Place in Year: Ordinary Time
Color of decorations and priest's vestments: Green
Daily readings
Reading 1: Galatians 1:13-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
View complete readings on USCCB.orgMeditations
Meditation for Gospel
Mary was sitting quietly listening and talking with Jesus while her sister, Martha, was "distracted by her many tasks" (Luke 10:40). Your own life is so busy with so many tasks: school, family responsibilities, friends, sports, work. It's easy to understand Martha and be like her. Yet we wouldn't imagine not sitting and listening to Jesus if he came to our house. But he does! He is with you just as truly as he was present in the story of these two sisters. In the words of the Scriptures and in your heart, Jesus is with you always. (Taken from “Take Ten – Daily Bible Reflections for Teens”)
