Service

Today's Readings:
Jer 18:18-20
Ps 31:5-6, 14-16
Mt 20:17-28

"The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." These are the words of Christ in our Gospel this morning and truly is an example for us to live by. If Jesus, the Son of the God, came to serve and not be served; then how much more are we called to serve? Each day we are given the opportunity to serve our brothers and sister all around us, the question is however, do follow the example of Christ and offer that humble service? Today let us recommit ourselves to service to God and to one another so that we may truly follow the example Christ has left for us. Have a great day and God Bless.
Lord, may you inspire in us the same humble service with which you first served us with. Guide all our actions this day and may they all be for your greater glory. We ask this all through your Son's most holy name, Jesus our Lord. Amen

Saint of the Day - St. Eulogius of Spain
St. Eulogius lived in the ninth century. His family was well-known and he received an excellent education. While he learned his lessons, he also learned from the good example of his teachers. Eulogius loved to read about and study the Bible. His Bible-reading helped him love the Word of God. He wanted to bring God's message to everyone. When he grew up, he became a priest and the head of a famous school. At this time the Muslims had taken over Spain. They were opposed to Christianity. At first they tried to make the people give up their faith. When the people refused to change their religion, they were put in prison. Some were even killed. Eulogius and his bishop were put in prison along with many other Christians. In the prison, Eulogius read the Bible out loud to encourage the prisoners. As they listened, they no longer felt afraid to die for Jesus. During this time, St. Eulogius wrote a book encouraging Christians to die rather than give up their holy faith. The saint himself wanted to be a martyr more than anything else. Instead, he was let out of prison. As soon as he was free, St. Eulogius began to preach and he converted many. His former captors were so angry that they arrested him again. In front of the judge, he bravely declared that Jesus is God. Eulogius was condemned and offered his life for Jesus. He died in 859.
Reflection: The words of Scripture were strength and comfort for this martyr and those who were persecuted with him. Is there a passage of the Bible that has had special meaning for me?

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