Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013



Reflection:  What an amazing thing Jesus has done for us.  By His death on the cross He has made those who give their lives to God “perfect forever.”  Because of Jesus’ sacrifice our sins and our evildoings will be remembered no more.  All we must do is follow the example of Jesus and obey the commands God has given us.

Reflection for Younger saints:  Through Jesus’ death on the cross our sins are remembered no more by God and we are made perfect.  Because of this we can go to heaven.  All we must do is obey God and seek forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Big Picture:  Our sins are remembered no more

Discussion Starters:
     Younger saints:
  What does it mean to be perfect?  (We are free from sin.)  What does it mean that our sins will be remembered no more?  (That as long as we seek forgiveness for our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God will forgive us.  We will not be punished for our sins.)  How do we seek forgiveness for our sins?  (Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.)
     Older saints:  The idea that our sins will be remembered no more can be hard to comprehend.  Because of our human nature we struggle to forgive others and to forgive ourselves.  What does it mean to you to know that God has forgiven your sins?  Have you forgiven yourself for your sins?  Have you forgiven others for their sins against you?  How can you work toward forgiveness?

Fun Fact:  Making the Sign of the Cross with holy water reminds us of our own baptism and marks us as followers of Christ.

Saint of the day: 
     Name:
 St. Aldegunais
     What they are remembered for:  St. Aldegunais was the daughter of Sts. Walbert and Bertila, and the sister of St. Waldetrudis.  She was accepted into the religious life and later founded a convent near the Sambre River.
     Feast day:  January 30
     Patron saint of:  cancer, wounds

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