Liturgical Calendar

Saint of the day

Saint Anthony the Hermit (c.468-c.520)

Saint Anthony was just a small child when his father passed away. Orphaned, he went to stay with his uncle, Bishop Constantius of Lorsch in Bavaria. When Anthony became old enough, he entered monastic life. He then joined a fellow priest as a hermit at Lake Como. Because of their holy and prayerful ways, the hermits soon gained so many followers that Anthony had to leave Lake Como to live the quiet life of prayer that he desired. Saint Anthony the Hermit is best known for his deep spiritual life and the miracles that are associated with him.

Reflection

Saint Anthony the Hermit understood the importance of prayer, and how it enriches spiritual life. Resolve to spend quiet time each day just listening to the voice of God in your heart. Stay connected to God, who is the source of all spiritual energy. (Taken from “Take Ten: Daily Bible Reflections for Teens.”)

Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit, and shower me with your spiritual gifts, so that I may live my Christian life to the fullest! (Taken from “Take Ten: Daily Bible Reflections for Teens.”)

Meditations

Meditation for Gospel

He was just an ordinary young man growing up in a village, planning to be a carpenter and raise a family. Yet because of his commitment to God and Mary, he found himself unexpectedly having to leave to take Mary and her unborn child to a safe haven. Imagine having to leave not just your friends and your town but your country so that your child would survive. Today parents like Joseph flee their country because of persecution or incredible poverty that is killing their children. Many of them come to our country. Do we welcome them as we would Joseph, Mary, and Jesus? Find out where the immigrants are in your town or city. What can you do to ease their pain and help them adjust here? Even a little help is appreciated. (Taken from “Take Ten – Daily Bible Reflections for Teens”)