Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Saturday of week 31 in Ordinary Time
First reading – Isaiah 61:1-3
Saint Martin of Tours is known mostly for his act of charity, of sharing his cloak with the beggar in Amiens. But he was great hermit and good shepherd. He founded other monasteries, educated the clergy, and preached the Gospel to the poor. This is what happens when we live the life of our baptism and our confirmation. We received the life of Christ in baptism and the power of the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of Confirmation. So, the spirit of the Lord is with us. And we are also sent to bring good news to the poor, to bind up hearts that are broken. We also have the duty to comfort all those who mourn. This mission is inherent in what we have received in our sacraments. Let’s reflect. Am I aware of my mission inherent in the baptism to comfort all those who mourn?
Saturday 11 November
