Life in Christ

Today's Readings:
Acts 4:23-31
Ps 21:3-4, 7-9
Jn 3:1-8

Jesus states in our Gospel that we must be born from above, by water and the Spirit; through our Baptism we have done just that. The question for us now is what do we do with this new life Christ has won for us? Jesus shared our suffering through his Passion and states that if we walk with him in this life, we will be with him eternally in our life in Heaven. As we continue to celebrate the Easter season, let recommit ourselves to the life of Christ and live out our call to holiness. Have a great day and God Bless.
Prayer: Lord help us to live this day for you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Saint of the Day - St. Joseph Moscati
His brother's death made a deep impression on Joseph. He asked Jesus in the Eucharist and Mary for answers. Suffering had to have a purpose. He also became convinced of the importance of expert medical care. Most important though, he realized that in this life we are journeying toward eternity. It is up to us to help people and serve them as we journey. Joseph wondered and prayed about what he should do with his life. He decided that he wanted to help cure physical pain. Joseph would become a doctor. When he was twenty three, Dr. Moscati began his service at the Hospital of the Incurables in Naples. Later he opened his own office. All patients were welcome whether they could pay or not. He would write prescriptions for poor patients, then pay for the medicine out of his own pocket. Every day was long and hard, but Dr. Moscati remained gentle and kind. He made the effort to listen carefully to his patients. He encouraged them and prayed for them. Besides being an excellent doctor, he was holy too. How did he do it? Each morning he went to Mass and spent time in prayer. Then the doctor would visit the sick poor in the slums of Naples. From there he would go to the hospital and begin his rounds. For twenty-four years, Joseph worked and prayed for his patients. He poured all his strength into his life's calling. On the afternoon of April 12, 1927, Dr. Moscati did not feel well, so he went to his office and relaxed in an arm chair. There he had a stroke and died. He was forty-seven. Dr. Joseph Moscati was proclaimed a saint by Pope John Paul II on October 25, 1987.
Reflection: St. Joseph's life was marked by selfless love for others who couldn't give anything in return. Do I know people like this to whom I could give something?

Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/april/0412.asp