Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
“Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave from there. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them.” This passage from today’s gospel goes well with our martyrs for today. St. Paul Miki and his companions didn’t literally shake the dust from their feet, but they did shed their blood for Christ. Like Christ they were crucified for spreading God’s message throughout Japan. As St. Paul Miki said “Like my Master I shall die upon the cross. Like Him, a lance will pierce my heart, so that my blood and my love, can flow out upon the land and sanctify it to His name.” Is there a way you can sanctify God’s holy name today—by action or by deed? I hope so! That is my prayer for you today.
Reflection by Br. Maximilian Burkhart, OSB
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