Day 4 : Blessed are those who are persecuted for what is right.

Day 4 : Blessed are those who are persecuted for what is right. Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Meditation

Sebastian was marched off and out of the city by soldiers to suffer the punishment decreed upon him by the emperor. He had made his choice for a greater Lord than Diocletian, to Whom he had sworn allegiance in baptism and for Whom he was going now to shed his blood. Horrified, the crowd witnessed the bloody spectacle, and like a flash of lightning it came upon them: here stands a valiant soldier, who has better arms to wield, who fights his battle for victory; a hero whose head will wear the crown of glory.

Let's Pray

Intention : We pray for the sick and housebound, those in great sufferance because of Covid and your personal request (name here).

Holy Martyr, St. Sebastian, great was your love of Christ, when for His sake you were ready to suffer and die. Obtain for me from Jesus, the salvation of all souls and the pardon for my sins. May I also be able to say with St. Paul: “Christ lives in me;” Christ poor and despised, Christ hated and persecuted, Christ suffering and crucified, may He live in me from now on, as He has lived in you Sebastian, His holy Martyr. Amen.

1Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be.

Community prayer

Glorious Saint Sebastian

Glorious St Sebastian, you, who enjoy God's favour, what a splendid example you gave to us by your life of prayer, sacrifice, suffering and martyrdom. Make us strong and joyful in faith, give us perseverance, obtain for us to be humble and content in living a simple, orderly life that is pleasing in the sight of the Almighty. Protect us from sin, from obvious and from secret vices and passions. Shield us from being quarrelsome, from jealousy, hard-heartedness, superstition and any kind of dishonesty. Bless livestock, life, livelihoods, forests, pastures and the entire countryside. Intercede, we entreat you, for thriving growth and against pestilences and illnesses. Strengthen us in our service for God, our fellow men and our country and, by your prayers, lead us all into our eternal country. Amen.

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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Col 4:6