September 5, 2014 
Friday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the day
Saint Bertin (d.709)
Saint Bertin was born in France in the beginning of the seventh century. He began his religious life at the Abbey of Luxeuil, and then joined the bishop of Therouanne, who was sharing the message of Christ with the pagans. To spread their mission even farther, the monks founded two monasteries. Bertin ran the second monastery they founded for almost 60 years. Saint Bertin practiced great severities throughout his lifetime, and was in continuous communion with God. He traveled far and wide to share God's message, and trained his disciples to carry on his ministry after he was gone. Saint Berlin passed away at a very old age, some say older than 100, surrounded by his fellow monks.
Reflection
Saint Bertin intended always to be in full communion with God. As he walked, worked, ate, and rested, Saint Bertin included God, hoping always to grow in greater union with God. Do you strive to include God in all that you do? Think of ways that you could invite God to more actively participate in the entirety of your life.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, please enter my life in every way. Help me to be aware of your presence in all of my activities.
Liturgical season information
Lectionary: 435
Place in Year: Ordinary Time
Color of decorations and priest's vestments: Green
Daily readings
Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40
Gospel: Luke 5:33-39
View complete readings on USCCB.org
