January 22: Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr—Optional Memorial (January 23 in USA)

Read entire reflection online >>>January 22: Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr—Optional MemorialCelebrated January 23 in the USALate Third Century–c. 304Patron Saint of vinegar makers, wine makers, brickmakers, and sailorsPre-Congregation canonizationLiturgical Color: RedQuote: We have been watching a magnificent spectacle with the eyes of faith, the holy martyr Vincent everywhere victorious. He was victorious in his words, victorious in the pains he endured; victorious in his confession, victorious in his tribulations; victorious when burned with fire; victorious when submerged in the waves. When his flesh, which was a kind of tribute to the victorious Christ, was thrown into the sea from the boat, it silently said, “We are cast down, but not lost.” ~Sermon of Saint AugustinePrayer:Saint Vincent, in the face of persecution and torture, you remained courageous, even fixated on the love of Christ. You conquered the evil one by your fidelity and were crowned with glorious martyrdom. Please pray for me, that I may also receive that crown through my daily sacrifices of love. Saint Vincent, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image via Wikimedia Commons