April 6, 2017 
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Saint of the day
Saint William of Eskilsoe (c.1125-1203)
Saint William of Eskilsoe was a renowned reformer and missionary. He was born in Saint-Germain, France, and acted as a canon at the Church of Saint Genevieve in Paris. William's reputation for holiness and discipline was so well known that the bishop of Roskilde asked him to reinstate order in the Danish monasteries. William agreed and moved from France to Denmark with the assignment of reforming the canons at Eskilsoe. He became abbot there, and spent the rest of his life reforming religious communities.
Reflection
Saint William of Eskiloe was known for his holiness and discipline. These qualities prompted others to trust him and his abilities. What qualities do others know you for? Are these qualities of which you are proud and that you feel represent your faith?
Prayer
Dear Jesus, I thank you for the good qualities that you have given me.
Liturgical season information
Lectionary: 254
Place in Year: Lent
Color of decorations and priest's vestments: Violet
Daily readings
Reading 1: Genesis 17:3-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Verse Before the Gospel: Psalm 95:8
Gospel: John 8:51-59
View complete readings on USCCB.org
