In a letter dated May 13, 1992, Pope John Paul II designated February 11 as World Day of the Sick. This is a day very near and dear to my own heart because of my own experience of suffering. St. Pope John Paul II described the day well when he stated that the World Day of the Sick is "a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one's suffering for the good of the Church and of reminding us to see in our sick brother and sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying, and rising, achieved the salvation of humankind."
While the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time takes precedence over the usual feast that falls on this day, it is still a good opportunity to reflect upon Our Lady of Lourdes and the many miraculous events connected with this feast. I encourage you to take some extra time in prayer today lifting up all those in your families who are sick.
World Marriage Day is also celebrated today. Our society is stronger when married people are building families centered on solid Truth, Jesus Christ. May God's grace flow abundantly so that the domestic Church, the family, will flourish in love, patience, and holiness!
While the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time takes precedence over the usual feast that falls on this day, it is still a good opportunity to reflect upon Our Lady of Lourdes and the many miraculous events connected with this feast. I encourage you to take some extra time in prayer today lifting up all those in your families who are sick.
World Marriage Day is also celebrated today. Our society is stronger when married people are building families centered on solid Truth, Jesus Christ. May God's grace flow abundantly so that the domestic Church, the family, will flourish in love, patience, and holiness!
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