Jun 1: The Gift of Divine Life Offered to All

Andrea del Verrocchio: Tobias and the Angel
The National Gallery, London, 1470-80

Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr

Reading I: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a

So Raphael was sent to heal both of them: Tobit, by removing the white films from his eyes, so that he might see God's light with his eyes; and Sarah, daughter of Raguel, by giving her in marriage to Tobias son of Tobit, and by setting her free from the wicked demon Asmodeus (NRSV, Tb 3:17a).

Father, in the Book of Tobit we read how you answered the prayers both of Tobit and Sarah by sending Raphael to assist them. We firmly believe that even before we pray to you, Father, in every time and place, you send your Holy Spirit upon us through the Word, now made flesh, to share your life with us that, empowered by your life, we may be victors in every situation.

Father, may we be ever responsive to the gift of your life and thus constantly grow in unity with you and with all of our sisters and brothers.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.