Saint Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr
Wednesday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Wisdom 6:1-11
The Book of Wisdom reminds us that holiness is not only a gift but also a responsibility, especially for those entrusted with leadership or guidance. “Those who keep the holy precepts hallowed shall be found holy,” we read, and those who live them deeply will have “a ready response.” Saint Josaphat understood this truth to its fullest measure. As a bishop devoted to unity and fidelity to the Church, he did not simply teach the precepts of faith; he embodied them, even to the point of martyrdom. His life shows that holiness is proven not in words, but in the integrity and courage with which one stands for truth and charity, even when it costs everything. To live God’s wisdom is to let His law shape our conscience and His mercy temper our actions. In a world filled with noise and division, the most powerful witness is a life consistent with the Gospel, transparent, faithful, and ready to give a reason for hope through love. Let’s reflect: Do I live God’s commandments with such integrity and courage that my life itself becomes a response to His call, even when it demands sacrifice?
Don Giorgio