A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
A QUOTE
Some there are who presume so far on their wits that they think themselves capable of measuring the whole nature of things by their intellect, in that they esteem all things true which they see, and false which they see not. Accordingly, in order that man’s mind might be freed from this presumption, and seek the truth humbly, it was necessary that certain things far surpassing his intellect should be proposed to man by God.
… Thomas Aquinas (1225?-1274), Summa Contra Gentiles [], Burns, Oates & Washbourne, Ltd., 1923, I.v, p. 10  (see the book; see also Dan. 4:35; Ps. 40:5; 92:5; 97:2; Eccl. 3:11; Isa. 55:8-9; Matt. 7:7-8; Rom. 11:33-34; more at Apologetics, Certainty, God, Nature, Sight, Thought, Truth)
A TEXT
“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Matthew 9:13
AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
Loving and merciful God, teach us the joy of sharing in Your peace. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may tear down the walls of hostility separating us. May the risen Christ, who is our peace, help us to overcome all division and unite us as members of His household. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom with You and the Holy Spirit be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.
Father,
by the leadership of thy blessed servant Brigid
thou didst strengthen the Church in this land;
As we give thee thanks for her life of devoted service,
inspire us with new life and light,
and give us perseverance to serve thee all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.