ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 9, 10-31-09, SAINTS ARE SELFLESS

If there is one word that describes Damien and encapsulates everything we have learned of his life, it is selflessness. Fr Damien never thought of himself. He gave every ounce of his time, energy, and love to care for those God placed in his charge. From the day he arrived on the island to the day he died himself from leprosy, he gave everything he had. The maximum love Bishop Giaquinta always spoke of was exemplified by Damien to the core. He worked, prayed, played with the children, said Mass and administered the sacraments until his life was completely spent in the love of God

How does this apply to us? As we study this remarkable life, it is clear to us that so often we forget that our lives are not our own, that we have been purchased with a price. We too easily spend our time as we choose, doing what we want when we want, pushing Christ to the side.

Prayer: Dear Lord, as we celebrate All Saints Day tomorrow remind us of all those who have gone before us who spent their lives completely in your service, and remind us to give ourselves more completely to create a world of All Saints, All brothers and Sisters

ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 9, 10-31-09, SAINTS ARE SELFLESS