Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor
Monday of the 5th week of Eastertide
Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30
“I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children”. Today we are celebrating the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena, who dictated books full of sound doctrine and spiritual inspiration. In 1970 Pope Paul VI declared her a Doctor of the Church. In her we can see the truth of this Bible passage. God the Father, Lord of heaven and of earth revealed the mysteries of faith to children, who approach the truth with the openness of a child and the passion of a child. This is made possible through the resurrection. After resurrection, as we read in the Word of God, the Risen Christ was not visible to all but to those in faith. The same is with the truth of the Gospel. Those who have the strength of faith and the simplicity of heart can see and hear the truth of the Gospel. This strength comes from our relationship to Jesus Christ. When we understand Jesus, gentle and humble in heart, we will learn the truth of the Gospel. We find peace. We can bear the yoke of Christ which is easy. Let’s reflect: Easter is learning from Jesus, who is gentle and humble in heart.
Monday 29 April
