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For the Canonization of
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

O God who, among the many marvels of Your Grace in the New World, did cause to blossom on the banks of the Mohawk and of the St. Lawrence, the pure and tender Lily, Kateri Tekakwitha, grant we beseech You, the favor we beg through her intercession; that this Young Lover of Jesus and of His Cross may soon be counted among her Saints by Holy Mother Church, and that our hearts may be enkindled with a stronger desire to imitate her innocence and faith. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Most Rev. Howard J. Hubbard, DD
Bishop of Albany

Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
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Washington, DC 20006

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Daily Reflection

July 14, 2003

Readings: Ex 1: 8-14, 22 Ps 124: 1-8 Mt 10: 34- 11:1

Jesus does not waste words in teaching us what he came to do. Without a doubt He has a vision, a goal, if you will. He states that it is so important a task that there will be division because of His tasks. We must bee aware that carrying out God*s will was more important than anything else. Jesus tells us that nothing can have more importance in our lives. We must love God above all things and that this may mean that we will have to carry a cross as He did. Jesus also tells us that those who receive Him received the one who sent Him. Those who carry out the Word of God and welcome the disciples will be blessed.

Take time today to see who or what is number one in your life. Is there something or someone who comes before God? What will you do to change this? Give time to be with God and ask God to help you remain steadfast in your love and service of Him.