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One Minute Reflection – 16 March – The Memorial of St Jean de Brébeuf (1593-1649) Martyr and Friday in the 4th Week of Lent 2018

One Minute Reflection – 16 March – The Memorial of St Jean de Brébeuf (1593-1649) Martyr and Friday in the 4th Week of Lent 2018

..Let us condemn him to a shameful death, for according to his own words, God will take care of him…Wisdom 2:20 (Today’s First Reading)

REFLECTION – “My God and my Saviour Jesus, what return can I make to You for all the benefits You have conferred on me?   I make a vow to You never to fail, on my side, in the grace of martyrdom, if by Your infinite mercy You offer it to me some day.”…St Jean de Brébeufmy god and my saviour - st jean de brebeuf - 16 march 2018

PRAYER – Heavenly Father, only in You re we able to stand against our enemies, those within and without.   Seeking to follow Your Son, our Saviour, Lord give us strength! Grant we pray, that by the intercession of Your Holy Martyr, St Jean de Brébeuf, we may obtain the courage and be filled with Your Holy Spirit, to go forth in truth, amen.st jean de brebeuf - pray for us - 16 march 2018