St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
2 Maccabees 6:18-31
Psalm 3:2-7
Luke 19:1-10
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"This is how he died, leaving in his death a model of courage and an unforgettable example of virtue not only for the young but for the whole nation." —2 Maccabees 6:31
One of the main ways of maturing in Christian life is by example. We should imitate Christ and imitate others as they imitate Christ (1 Cor 4:16; 11:1). We should be models of courage and unforgettable examples of virtue both in life and death.
Jesus is our Example in setting an example. He said at the Last Supper shortly before He died: “What I just did was to give you an example: as I have done, so you must do” (Jn 13:15). St. Peter said: “It was for this you were called, since Christ suffered for you in just this way and left you an example, to have you follow in His footsteps” (1 Pt 2:21). St. Paul told St. Titus: “In everything set them an example by doing what is good” (Ti 2:6-7). Paul told St. Timothy the same: “Be a continuing example of love, faith, and purity to believers” (1 Tm 4:12).
Paul also set an example for being an example: “Not that we had no claim on you, but that we might present ourselves as an example for you to imitate” (2 Thes 3:9). He said: “Be imitators of me, my brothers. Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set” (Phil 3:17).
Our example is the first Bible most people read, the only one some will ever read. “Be examples to the flock” (1 Pt 5:3).
Prayer: Jesus, I'm sorry for taking Your name and then failing to show Your sanctity by misrepresenting You (see Nm 20:12).
Promise: "Jesus said to him: 'Today salvation has come to this house...the Son of Man has come to search out and save what was lost.' " —Lk 19:9-10
Praise: St. Rose could never master the language of the American Indians that she served. She learned to touch their hearts by her life of prayer. They called her "Woman-who-prays-always" (see Lk 18:1).
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