Scripture, Reflection and Prayer for Saturday, May 01, 2010

You shall set apart three cities...[where a man] may take refuge to save his life when [he] inadvertently kills his neighbor.
- Deuteronomy 19:2-4

Reflection: Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for anyone who inadvertently killed his neighbor. Now the Lord has established a refuge of mercy, Mary, even for those who deliberately commit evil. Mary provides shelter and strength for the sinner.
- Saint Anthony of Padua

Prayer: Lord Jesus, move me to take refuge in Your holy Mother if I am so unfortunate as to lose Your grace. Help me to flee to my city of refuge, for she will lead me to You.

From: Every Day Is A Gift (Catholic Book Publishing Corp., New York)