Heirs with Christ

Today's Readings:
Rom 8:12-17
Ps 68
Lk 13:10-17

St. Paul reminds us that through our Baptism we have been given the spirit of adoption, the spirit that allows us to call out to God our Father who has made us his sons and daughters. St. Paul also tells us that just as Christ suffered, we may also have to suffer; but through that suffering we will also be glorified with Christ. Today let us remember our adoption into the family of God and allow his Spirit to fill our hearts so that as we go about our work, we may do everything for him who gave himself up for us on the cross. Have a great day and God Bless.
Prayer: Lord Jesus through your victory of the cross we have become heirs along side you, sons and daughters of the Father, and sharers of the Holy Spirit; make us worthy of such a high calling. We ask this through your holy name. Amen.

Saint of the Day - St. Evaristus
St. Evaristus lived in the second century. He was from a Jewish family in Bethlehem. They were living in Greece at the time of their son's birth. Evaristus was brought up in the Jewish religion. His father was so pleased with the boy's virtue and knowledge that he sent him to the best teachers. Evaristus became a Christian when he grew older. So great was his love for his new faith that he decided to become a priest. At Rome, where he performed his ministry, everyone grew to admire and love him. So it was that when the pope was martyred, Evaristus was chosen to take his place. He felt he was completely unworthy of being pope, but God knew better. These were times of persecution for the Church. Such bad lies were spread about the Catholic faith that the Romans thought nothing of putting Christians to death. Every man who became pope was almost certain of being arrested. For about eight years, Pope St. Evaristus ruled the Church. His zeal was so great that the number of believers grew larger every day. At last, however, he was captured. The jailers were amazed to see the joy on the holy old man's face as he was led to prison. St. Evaristus thought himself very privileged to have been found worthy to suffer and die for Jesus. No better gift could have been given him than his martyrdom. Pope St. Evaristus died in 107.
Reflection: Often our lives take unexpected turns, but if we find our strength in God, he will give us his peace.

Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/october/1026.asp