Monday, January 29 : Saint Augustine

What does it mean to follow if not to imitate? The proof of this is that Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example that we should follow in his footsteps (1Pt 2,21). Blessed are the poor in spirit.
So imitate him who for your sake became poor although he was rich (2Cor 8,9). Blessed are the meek.
Imitate him who said: learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart (2Cor 8,9). Blessed are they who mourn.
Imitate him who will weep over Jerusalem (Lk 19,41). Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
Imitate him who said: my food is to do the will of the one who sent me (Jn 4,34). Blessed are the merciful.
Imitate him who came to the help of the man who had been wounded by robbers and lay half-dead and despairing on the ground (Lk 10,33). Blessed are the clean in heart.
Imitate him who committed no sin and no deceit was found in his mouth (1Pt 2,22). Blessed are the peacemakers.
Imitate him who prayed on behalf of his persecutors: Father, forgive them, they know not what they do (Lk 23,34). Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness.
Imitate him who suffered for you , leaving you an example that you might follow in his footsteps. O good Jesus, I see you with the eyes of faith you have opened within me. I see you calling out and saying, as though berating humankind: “Come to me and place yourselves in my school.”
maronite readings – rosary,team