November 12, 2024 – Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Benedicite! Let us remember that we are always in the Most Holy Presence of God. To those coming
from other faith traditions you may now make your sign of faith as we make ours. In the Name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Opening Prayer
Morning Offering of the Day’s Work by Fr. Andreas Amrhein, OSB
Accept, O Lord, the work of this day for the hallowing of Your name, the spreading of Your kingdom, the
fulfilment of your will, the gaining of our daily bread, the forgiveness of our sins, the warding off
of temptation, and deliverance from all evil. Grant that it profit us and others unto eternal salvation and
the faithful departed unto perpetual rest, through the grace and merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Scripture Reading: Luke 17:7-10
Jesus said to the Apostles: “Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from
plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’? Would he
not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat
and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished’? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what
was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say,
‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”
Let us pause for a moment as we reflect on today’s Gospel (10 Seconds of Silence)
Reflection
We also are the “servants” of Jesus. As servants, Jesus expects us to do the work well that is our
responsibility. He also expects us to do it in a loving manner. However, in this parable, there is no
reward for the servant. And we should not expect a “reward” from Jesus to fulfill our responsibilities.
Rather, Jesus simply expects us to “go about our business.” The question for us may be: are we content
to do what we have to do? Many of the activities and responsibilities of daily life are mundane and
boring activities and chores. Yet, if we do our work well and in a pleasant manner, we can be satisfied
that we have been responsible servants. Often, the work we do may never be acknowledged by anyone.
However, if we have worked hard and done our job well, we will have the satisfaction of having been a
“good and faithful servant.”
Tuesday Devotion to Saint Scholastica
Lord our God, you robed the Virgin Scholastica with the beauty and splendor of innocence. Help us to
walk blamelessly before you, that in the company of virgins, we might praise your name for ever, and
find our delight in you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives sand reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
St. Benedict and St. Scholastica
Pray for us.
Mary with her loving son,
Bless us each and everyone
That in all things God may be glorified!
