June 6- Saint Norbert, Bishop—Optional Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>June 6: Saint Norbert, Bishop—Optional Memorialc. 1080–1134Patron Saint of expectant mothers and BohemiaCanonized by Pope Gregory XIII on July 28, 1582Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: …it happened one day that he was hastening secretly to a place called Freden. He was dressed in silk, accompanied by a single servant. While on the way a dark cloud overtook him, lightning flashed, thunder roared, and much more inconvenient, there was no house for shelter nearby. While both he and his companion were unnerved, suddenly the terrifying sound and sight of a thunderbolt struck the ground, opening it to the depth of a man’s height. From here steamed forth a putrid stench which fouled him and his garments. Struck from his horse he thought he heard a voice denouncing him. Returning to his senses and now repentant he reflected on the words of the Psalmist: “Turn from evil and do good.” Thus motivated, he returned home…put on a hair shirt beneath his outer garments…went to the monastery of Siegburg and there…he advanced in fear and love of the Lord. ~Vita of Saint NorbertPrayer:Saint Norbert, you discovered that a worldly life, one that seeks only selfish goals, is empty. Once God spoke to your heart, calling you close to Himself, you listened and responded. Please pray for me, that I will become keenly aware of God’s will in my life and will respond with total generosity and zeal. Saint Norbert, 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: Maarten Pepyn, via Wikimedia Commons