Tuesday, October 04, 2011 {St. Francis of Assisi, Deacon, Religious, Founder of the Three Orders (Solemnity)}

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Blessed be you, my God, for having created me.
-- St Clare of Assisi


READINGS FOR TODAY
First Reading: Sirach 50:1, 3-4, 6-7
(Simon the Priest)
1 High Priest Simon the son of Onias repaired and fortified the temple,
3 Simon also dug a cistern as big as the large bronze bowl called “the Sea.” 
4 He fortified Jerusalem and drew up plans in case it was ever attacked or surrounded.