[Day Two] Novena to St. Josemaria Escriva

Through the Novena to St. Josemaria, we hope to be reminded of the meaning and importance that God’s will for us is that we be saints. And, we turn to the intercession of St. Josemaria to help us renew and strengthen our personal goal of holiness. 

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You're listening to devotions on the Saint Jose Maria Institute Podcast. The Novina to Saint Jose Maria Escriva day two.

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. For this is the will of God, your sanctification. Saint Jose Maria writes in Christ is passing by. Our Lord is calling us in our present state to share his life and make an effort to be holy. I know holiness can sound like an empty word. Too many people think it is unattainable, something to do with ascetical theology, but not a real goal for them, a living reality. The first Christians didn't think that way. They often use the word saints to describe each other in a very natural manner. Greetings to all the saints. My greetings to every one of the saints in Christ Jesus. Take a look now at Calvary. Jesus has died, and there is as yet no sign of his glorious triumph. It is a good time to examine how much we really want to live as Christians, to be holy. Here is our chance to react against our weaknesses with an act of faith. We can trust God and resolve to put love into the things we do each day. The experience of sin should lead us to sorrow. We should make a more mature and deeper decision to be faithful and truly identify ourselves with Christ, persevering no matter what it costs, in this priestly mission that He has given every single one of His disciples. That mission should spur us on to be the salt and light of the world. Take a few moments now to quietly reflect on this message. O God, through the mediation of Mary, our mother, you granted your priest, Saint Josemaria, countless graces, choosing him as the most faithful instrument to found Opusai, a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christians' ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope, and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the pathways of this earth with faith and love. Then to grant me through the intercession of Saint Josimaria the favor of take a moment to share your intention with our Lord. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy well be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us of our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen. Saint Jose Maria, pray for us.

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Thank you for joining us for day two of the Novena to Saint Jose Maria Escriva.

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