A chosen race a royal priesthood

You will notice changes have been made to the introduction of my daily recording. The format is more concise and intended to help you better understand the meaning of the material being presented. I pray you find these upgrades helpful. On Monday of the Third Week of Easter our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Revelation (7:1-17) entitled "The great multitude of those marked with the seal of God". Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the first letter of Peter by Saint Bede, priest. Saint Bede was an early eighth century English monk and an author and scholar. Saint Bede, trained by Saint Benedict, is one of the few saints honored as such during his lifetime. His writings were filled with such faith and learning that, even while he was still alive, a church Council ordered them to be read publicly in the churches. He is best known for his work, the "Ecclesial History of the English People", a source vital to the history of the conversion to Christianity of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. Today's recording of Saint Bede's commentary on the First Epistle of Peter offers a thorough, line-by-line interpretation, making it a valuable resource for understanding the epistle. The commentary is best known for its clear, pastoral explanation of how Christians are called to live as faithful witnesses in the midst of suffering and a hostile world. Drawing on his deep knowledge of Scripture and the Church Fathers, Bede emphasizes themes such as hope in Christ, holiness of life, humility, and perseverance under trial, showing that suffering unites believers more closely to Christ. His work is especially valued for making complex theological ideas accessible and for encouraging ordinary Christians to see their daily struggles as part of their journey toward salvation. In today's reading from the book of Revelation (7:1–17), the main teaching is that God protects and saves those who belong to Him, even in the midst of trials. The sealing of the servants signifies that the faithful are marked as God's own, while the vision of the great multitude shows people from every nation sharing in eternal joy because they remained faithful and were purified through suffering. For Catholics, the message is one of hope and perseverance: remain faithful through hardships, trust in God's protection, and look forward to the promise of eternal life with Him, where every tear will be wiped away.