FEAST OF SAINT MARGARET CLITHEROW – 26th MARCH
March 26, 2022
FEAST OF SAINT AUGUSTA OF TREVISO, VIRGIN AND MARTYR – 27th MARCH
March 27, 2022
26 March, 2022
For though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit appears on the vine, Though the yield of the olive fails and the terraces produce no nourishment, Though the flocks disappear from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord and exult in my saving God. – Habakkuk 3:17-18
Heavenly Father, you are the Rock of our Salvation, our Refuge in times of turmoil and tribulation and we cling to your promises and your fidelity to your people everywhere. You are the source of our joy and we rejoice in our Righteous God, in your Power and Might, in your Justice and Mercy. We approach you in great hope of your graces and blessings bestowed on those of us who follow you with pure hearts. We delight and triumph in our Everlasting and Unchangeable God. If you are with us, even in nothing, is everything.
Lord, we rely on your steadfastness and faithfulness even when evildoers and the wicked, seem to prosper. You pour your gifts on all of your creation in like measure, and supply all our needs. But those who betray your love have to, ultimately, make retribution for their misdeeds and receive deliverance, if they repent with humble and contrite hearts. Your wrath is poured out on the proud and and they perish because of their falsehood and hypocrisy.
Even when everything is taken from us and the future seems bleak, belief in God our Provider, gives sustenance and assuages all sorrow. You are a zealous God and desire absolute obedience from your faithful. Jesus has restored us to you by his death and resurrection and has prepared us for crosses we will have to bear with endurance. When we are in communion with you, we are elevated and are joyful even in seasons of great distress, because we may lose all, but our faith and trust in your provision sees us through, in Jesus’ Name. Amen
