Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

Reflection

“The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.”
~ Revelation 21:14

Prayer

Compassionate God,

Today, we celebrate the feast of Saint Bartholomew, one of the original twelve apostles. Though among those who abandoned Jesus and fled when Jesus was arrested the night before he died, Bartholomew went on to proclaim the good news in India and Greater Armenia, where he later sacrificed his life for the cause of the gospel. May Bartholomew’s journey remind us that, though we fail at times, our failures can always lead to renewed and deepened commitment to the gospel we are called to serve. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on my willingness to sacrifice for my beliefs. What am I willing to sacrifice for the good of others?