May 28, 2012 
Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the day
Saint Bernard of Montjoux (923-1008)
Saint Bernard of Montjoux was ordained a priest and spent over four decades doing missionary work in the Alps. He constructed schools, churches, and two hospices to help lost travelers. The men who ran the hospices became Augustinian canons regular and established a monastery. Large Saint Bernard dogs that search for lost people in the mountains are named after this saint. Saint Bernard of Montjoux is the patron saint of skiers and mountain climbers.
Reflection
Saint Bernard of Montjoux had a faith that was not solely spiritual. His faith demanded that he spread and develop both an intimate spiritual union with God and various good works and deeds. His faith led to many good actions, including the building of schools, churches, and hospices. What good works does your faith lead you to?
Prayer
Dear Jesus, please help my faith create good works.
Liturgical season information
Lectionary: 347
Place in Year: Ordinary Time
Color of decorations and priest's vestments: Green
Daily readings
Reading 1: 1 Pt 1:3-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c
Gospel: Mark 10:17-27
View complete readings on USCCB.org
