March 12

FOCAL POINT:

“By keeping this vow [chastity], we die to the pursuit of inordinate self-love and choose to direct our lives in a spirit of love for the Risen Christ.” (Con. 16)

Birthdays:

Fr. Martin Bratek, 1943, USA
Fr. Zbigniew Eduardo Skora, 1971, Poland

1. For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
2. That we may be men of faith, believing in God’s love for us, trusting that we are accepted by Him.
3. For the gift of healing for those struggling with health issues.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“Sacrifice, personal discipline, and the setting aside of personal agendas are necessary for the religious to become more active members in their local houses and to advance the common good of the Congregation.” (A Vision of Hope, 3)