Word for Friday January 30. St. Martina of Rome.

Have mercy on me O God in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. For I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always. Against you only have I sinned. Psalm 51:1-4. St. Padre Pio said, A single act of love to God made during a period of aridity is worth more than a hundred made with affection and consolation.”

Let us pray, Lord God, we rely on your mercy and your grace to free us from sin and make us holy. We have the desire, but only you can accomplish this within us. Oh God we thank you, that you see us for what we are, and love us even more because of our weakness. You are all goodness and mercy. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.