We hear the psalmist say today: “Here I am Lord, I come to do your will.” However, it is difficult to discern where God’s will is us in our lives. One of the saints we celebrate today is St Mary Salome. “Salome” is an Aramaic word that has the same root as the Hebrew word “shalom,”
meaning “peace.” Many think that Mary Salome was the sister of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and for
sure she was the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Mary Salome was there at Christ’s death and crucifixion. She brought spices to anoint his body in the
tomb. Mary was a witness of faith, the mother of two disciples who lived a life of
faith and tried to follow God’s will for her in her life. Tradition has it, Mary Salome went to Italy
after Christ’s death and resurrection and witnessed to the Gospel there. All of us are on different journeys in our lives of faith. May the Lord bless us and help us to do his
will.
Showing posts with label homily - Tuesday of 29th week in Ordinary Time. Show all posts
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Monday, October 21, 2013
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