Living our Faith

Today's Readings:
Is 1:10, 16-20
Ps 50:16-17,21,23
Mt 23:1-12

Saying 'I believe' and living that faith out are two very different things. Jesus admonishes the scribes & Pharisees because they preached the law but did not live it out in their own lives. Being a Christian is much more than a proclamation of faith, it is a way of life. As we journey into this season of Lent, let ask ourselves where it is we need to work on living out our faith more in action and not just in word. Have a great day and God Bless
Prayer: Preach the Gospel at all times, and only when necessary use words.- St. Francis of Assisi Lord help me to do just that this day and every day. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint of the Day - Blessed Charles the Good
Count Charles of Flanders, was called "the good" by the people of his kingdom. They named him for what they found him to truly be. He was the son of St. Canute, king of Denmark. Charles was just five years old when his father was murdered in 1086. When Charles grew up, he married a good young woman named Margaret. Charles was a mild and fair ruler. The people trusted him and his laws. He tried to be an example of what he expected the people to be. Some nobles accused Charles of unjustly favoring the poor over the rich. He answered kindly, "It is because I am so aware of the needs of the poor and the pride of the rich." The poor of his realm were fed daily at his castles. Charles ordered the abundant planting of crops so that the people would have plenty to eat at reasonable prices. Some wealthy men tried to hoard grain to sell at very high prices. Charles the Good found out and forced them to sell immediately and at fair prices. An influential father and his sons had been reprimanded by Charles for their violent tactics. They joined the little group of enemies who now wanted to kill him. The count walked every morning barefoot to Mass and arrived early at the Church of St. Donatian. He did this in a spirit of penance. He longed to deepen his own spiritual life with God. His enemies knew that he walked to church and also that he prayed often alone before Mass. Many people who loved Charles feared for his life. They warned him that his walks to St. Donatian could lead to his death. He replied, "We are always in the middle of dangers, but we belong to God." One morning, as he prayed alone before the statue of Mary, his attackers killed him. Charles was martyred in 1127.
Reflection: "We are always in the middle of dangers, but we belong to God."

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