Wednesday, February 23rd
St. Polycarp
Apoc. 2:8-11. John 15:18-21

Be faithful and constantly committed to the word within your heart and mind. I, the Resurrection and the Life, make all things plain, and I reward the faithful and the true of heart with the crown of life in the fullness of eternity.
Be strong in Me and in the power of My Saving Name. Is it not written "sorrow abides for a season but joy comes in the morning"? The sun has risen, the radiance of the Father's Presence may be seen by all committed to Our saving, sanctifying love.

Identify with Me in sacrifice. Rejoice in Our victorious, all-embracing Love.