Our Father

Today's Readings:
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14
Ps 117:1-2
Lk 11:1-4

In today's Gospel reading we hear the disciples asking Jesus how they are to pray, and in response Jesus gives us the Lord's Prayer. Yet when we pray this, or any prayer, do we pay attention to what it is we are saying? In the 'Our Father' we are asking his will to be done, but are our actions in accord with that will? We ask to be forgiven our sins as we forgive others, but are we really willing to forgive? We ask to be not led into temptation, but do we place ourselves in situations where we know we will be tempted? Today as we spend time in prayer, let ask our Father to help us to not only pray, but to live out our prayer in our daily life. Have a great day and God Bless


Saint of the Day - Saint Simeon
Holy Simeon lived in the first century. In Luke's Gospel, chapter two, Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. That is where they meet Simeon. The holy man had waited patiently for the Lord to grant him a request: he wanted to live to see the Messiah, the Savior of the world. But he did not know who that person would be, or when and if his prayer would be fulfilled. The young couple from Nazareth approached him with their baby. He looked into the eyes of the Child and felt a burst of joy in his heart. His eyes glowed. He lifted Jesus into his arms, then held him up and prayed: "Now, my God, I can die in peace. I have seen with my own eyes the world's salvation. You have prepared this for all your people." Mary and Joseph looked at one another. They were silently amazed. Then the old man turned to Mary. His eyes became sad as he said softly, "Your own soul will be pierced by the sword." Mary did not understand what this meant, and she prayed to God for courage. Holy Simeon had received his request from God. He remained in joyful thanksgiving as the couple and their baby left. When Simeon held Jesus in his arms, he knew him to be the Messiah. What would happen if I were to recognize the presence of Jesus in my own life more often?