Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, Religious;
Blessed Virgin MarySome will do everything necessary to get ahead in this world, Lord, but what fools they are! They too shall find death one day and face judgement, and neither gold nor prestigious titles will redeem their souls. Only those who have lived righteously, with honesty and humility, shall see your face at the end of days. Let the wicked fade into darkness, but embrace them should they at least see the error of their ways. Amen.
Philippians 1:18B-26
Psalms 42:2, 3, 5CDEF
Luke 14:1, 7-11