Today's Saint: St. Bartholomew

Dear Lord, how happy I am that you call me to friendship with you, just as you called St. Bartholomew! I am your apostle, too, much as he was. Help me to become more like him, always proclaiming your saving Word, no matter what it may cost me. Open my heart to all the opportunities you will give me today to make known to all the glorious splendor of your kingdom -- through a welcoming smile, an encouraging word, a patient response, a willing cooperation. Through these little acts of love, may others come to know that you are indeed near. To you, Lord Jesus, be all the glory! Amen!