FEAST OF SAINT DALLÁN FORGAILL – 29th JANUARY
January 29, 2022
FEAST OF SAINT MARTINA OF ROME – 30th JANUARY
January 30, 2022
You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Exodus 19:4–6
Abba Father, from the very beginning of creation you have afforded us the treasures of your Heavenly realm, but we rejected the offer of our Creator and brought upon ourselves the curse of sin and bondage and its negative effects, which wreaked havoc and brought death in its midst. Yet, despite our opposition, you demonstrated your sublime love and benevolence by saving us and holding us to yourself.
We are your penitent children, God, your own chosen ones, handpicked and earmarked for salvation to the higher order of priests and evangelists. We are ever grateful to dwell in your shadow and under your mighty and protective refuge, surrendering in absolute trust to the exclusive Authority, Who dwells on high. Though all the inhabitants of the world are yours, by right of creation and providence, you have chosen us as special recipients of your divine grace.
Your tender disposition towards your treasured creation brought us not only liberty, but communion with you, Father. We are blessed that you considered us worthy of your providence and grace, and that our Savior Jesus from whom we revolted, reconciled us to you by his death and resurrection, for it is by his atonement for our sins that we are united with you. We surrender our lives to your Holy Will in Jesus’ Name. Amen
