Mt 5:1-12
When he saw the crowds, he went up to the mountain and after he had sat down his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying:Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
From the Life of the Young Congregation
The patient was haunted by fear. She urged him to have trust in God, prayed with him, encouraged him and stayed with him until midnight.The poor patient was very much consoled, his fear disappeared. With joyful heart and brightened face he thanked the Sister for her visit (Rekindle the gift of God that is within you, Issue IV, Page 46.)
Prayer
God, our Father, your Son Jesus Christ taught us to see God himself, in our neighbour.Let us, like Mother Alphonse Marie, to deeper understand your Word and to act accordingly: “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40).
Daily prayer
Heavenly Father,You gifted Mother Alphonse Marie
with the grace of being powerfully attracted
to the mystery of the Cross,
even in her most tender years.
In this mystery she perceived your merciful love
for all your children.
You inspired her to found a Congregation to manifest
that love through serving those
who suffer in body or in spirit.
Through the Eucharist you gave her the strength
to participate in the work of the Redemption.
May we be transformed by the love of Christ the Redeemer,
even as she was;
and may our lives be a witness
of your great love to all those we encounter.
Hear the prayers that we present through her intercession...
and if it be your will, grant that we may soon venerate
Blessed Alphonse Marie as a Saint throughout the Church.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord Amen.