Promise of God

Today's Readings:
Heb 6:10-20
Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9-10
Mk 2:23-28

Our reading from Hebrews stresses the assurance we can take in God's promise to us. Just as he fulfilled his promise to Abraham, so will he fulfill his promise to us in Christ if we believe. Throughout the life of Abraham, he trusted that God would make good on the promise he had made; let us who have and even greater promise, the promise of eternal life, not give up hope either. Today let us recommit ourselves to Christ and to his oath that he will be with us until the end of time. Let us be assured that our Lord is at our side and with him all things are possible. Have a great day and God Bless


Saint of the Day - St. Fabian & St. Sebastian
Fabian was a pope who died a martyr in 250. It was during the persecution by Emperor Decius. Early writers say that he was an extraordinary person, known to be very holy. In a letter written shortly after Fabian's death, St. Cyprian explained how Fabian had been elected pope. The group who had gathered to elect the next pope received a real sign that the choice should be Fabian. He was the first layman to be pope. Bishop and martyr, Fabian's remains are now in the basilica of St. Sebastian. And the two martyrs share the same feast day. Sebastian became widely known from the early centuries of the Church. As a Roman captain, he became known for his goodness and bravery. During the persecution by Diocletian, Sebastian would not renounce his Christian faith. Archers shot arrows into his body and left him for dead. When a holy widow came to bury him, she was shocked to find him still alive. She took him to her home and nursed his wounds. When Sebastian was well enough, the widow tried to persuade him to escape the dangers of Rome. But Sebastian was a brave soldier. He would not run away. He even approached Diocletian and urged him to stop persecuting the Christians. The emperor was shocked to see Sebastian alive. He refused to listen to what the soldier had to say. Diocletian ordered that Sebastian be immediately clubbed to death. He died in 288.
Reflection: How often do we act in fear instead of trusting Jesus? Again and again, Jesus invites us to come to him. His love casts out all our fear. All he asks is our trust in him.

Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/january/0120.asp