St Charles of Sezze – Everyday Prayer – Jan 07 – Homily – Fr Matthias
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Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jan 07, 2025, on how St. Charles of Sezze teaches us that prayer is possible in every moment, no matter how challenging life gets.
Father reflected on the life of St. Charles of Sezze, a Franciscan saint known for his deep spirituality and commitment to prayer amidst life’s challenges. He emphasized that a life of prayer is a universal call from God, not dependent on perfect conditions. St. Charles, despite distractions and heavy duties, integrated prayer into every aspect of his daily tasks, such as cooking or helping the sick, asking for the intercession of Mary and his guardian angel. This approach demonstrates how true prayer involves bringing God into all circumstances, even in times of dryness or sadness. Father reminded us that these challenges are part of God’s divine providence, encouraging us to embrace them as opportunities for holiness. He urged that, like St. Charles, we must persevere in prayer amidst life’s struggles, as the saints did not experience perfect conditions but prayed regardless.
For Further Reading:
St. Charles Borromeo: Biography of St. Charles of Sezze - https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-charles-of-sezze
Luke 18: 1 - NAB - "The parable of the persistent widow" - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/18?1
CCC 2725 - Prayer and daily struggles - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c3a2.htm
CCC 2710 - Consistent prayer habits - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c3a1.htm#2710
Catholic Answers - How to Pray the Rosary - https://www.catholic.com/tract/how-to-pray-the-rosary
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Charles of Sezze - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=600
Readings: Tue post Epiphany or Jan 8 - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/010725.cfm
1st: 1jo 4:7-10
Resp: psa 72:1-4, 7-8
Gsp: mar 6:34-44
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=5878&r=1323
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