Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

Reflection

“The word of God is a light to the mind and a fire to the will, so that we may know and love God.” ~ Saint Lawrence

Prayer

Compassionate God,

Today, we celebrate the feast of Saint Lawrence, a deacon and martyr whose dedication to you was fired by his love of scripture. Open our ears that we might encounter your word in the pages of scripture and our eyes that we might encounter your presence in others and in the beauty of creation. May our experience of your presence console us in difficult times, cheer us in times of joy, and accompany us as we seek to do your will in our lives. We pray in God’s name. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to read and reflect on a passage of scripture. What might God be saying to me in this passage? Click on the link for suggested scripture readings. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081021.cfm