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In a world where most ordinary citizens are highly suspicious of or even disgusted by many of the politicians and other rulers, men, and women, of our countries, because of their lifestyles and their often-nefarious shenanigans, it is consoling to realise that in Christian Europe's checkered history there have actually been kings, queens and other rulers who have been just, honest and credible enough to be declared saints, models of what Christian rulers can and should be.
Saint Stephen of Hungary, whose memorial may be celebrated today, was one such good ruler.
Father in Heaven in Your eternal Providence, give us rulers who are good, just, and responsible.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
Let us pray for the Church, that She may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.
Elaboration
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