November 22 is the feast of St Cecilia, who lived in the 4th Century AD and is the patron saint of music. I think most people can appreciate that they may owe a debt of gratitude to God for creating music and giving people talents to entertain others. Cecilia was arrested by the Romans for preaching the Gospel and put to death for her faith. She apparently converted over 400 people to Christ. 

This also reminds me of Mary Magdalene, who by being the first witness to the resurrection and spreading the good news to the Apostles, started a movement that now includes over 2.5 billion people. What will we do to make the world a better place?

Prayer:

Jesus, help us to recognise how mighty is your love for us and that your compassion and mercy is beyond our understanding.During the month of November, we pray for all those who have passed on to the next life: our family members, our friends, our workmates, and all those who have died in tragic circumstances, including the recent deaths in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza.

May we, like Mary Magdalene, bear witness to your life, your death and your resurrection by the way we live our lives and the way we love others.

Mary Magdalene,

Pray for us

Amen