New Life

Today's Readings:
Gn 1:20-2:4
Ps 8:4-9
Mk 7:1-13

So many times we get caught up in our routines, that we forget that everyday is new and a gift from God. The scribes and Pharisees were so caught up in their daily routines that they could not see the new blessings God had brought to them, his very own Son, Jesus. Their hearts had been hardened and it had blinded them to the new grace that was being offered to them. Today let us remember that Christ offers us new life each and every moment of our lives, he wishes to fill us with his gifts, but it might mean we have to break from our routine and allow God to lead us on a new journey we did not expect. Let us allow Christ to lead us and follow in his footsteps. In doing this we can be assured we will encounter God and his love for each of us. Have a great day and God Bless


Saint of the Day - St. Scholastica
Scholastica and St. Benedict were twins born in central Italy in 480. It is said that for many years, their parents had begged God to send them children. When at last Benedict and Scholastica were born, their parents cherished them. The couple tried to raise them well. Scholastica was a friendly, intelligent girl. She promised herself to Jesus when she was still very young. After her parents died, she went to visit her brother who had already left home. He had built a big monastery and was the leader of many good monks. Benedict had become the founder of the Benedictine order. St. Benedict was very good to his sister. When he realized that she and other young women wanted to become nuns, he helped them start a monastery for women. While Benedict was at Subiaco, Scholastica was at a nearby monastery. When her twin brother moved to Monte Cassino, she entered a woman's monastery near there. Once a year Benedict visited his sister and spent the day with her. On one of his visits, when he rose to leave, Scholastica begged him to stay longer. Benedict said he could not. His sister quietly bowed her head and begged the Lord to prolong her brother's visit. Suddenly, a storm arose and Benedict was unable to leave. He stayed and they talked all through the night. They spoke of the goodness of God and the happiness of the saints in heaven. Not long after, Scholastica passed away. She died in 547.
Reflection: How can I learn to value the goodness of others who share their gifts with me?

Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/february/0210.asp