Good morning, happy Saturday.
When we think of saints, our minds turn toward Europe. But today we remember the first named saint of the New World.
Rose’s parents were not happy about her entering a convent. In obedience she continued to live a life of prayer and penance at home as a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic.
In the last years of her life, she set up a place in her home where she cared for homeless children, the elderly, and the sick. St. Rose gives us this thought today. “When we serve the poor and the sick we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them we serve Jesus.”
Oh, how often the Lord reminds us “the poor you will always have with you.” (Matt. 26:11)
I hope you all have a good weekend.
Peace and All Good,
Fr Vinnie, fcm and the
Bros and Srs of the
Franciscan House of Prayer.
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