Saint Margaret +1093

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

St. Margaret of Scotland (c. 1046-1093)   

Foundress of Abbeys

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From: Nivard . . . . . 
Subject: Margaret of Scotland

                          Saint Margaret of Scotland

Today we celebrate the feast of St Margaret, Patron Saint of Scotland. She was most assiduous in prayer and alms-giving. She would sometimes rise at night to recite the Divine Office. She would attend Mass each day in Advent and Lent. During these seasons she and Malcolm personally served a meal to hundreds of poor people in their own hall. She personally cared for nine orphans and maintained 24 poor men.

   

Turgot, her confessor considered her good works more impressive than miracles. It is these good works that make the holiness which the signs reveal.

Let us pray.

   Lord, you gave St Margaret of Scotland a special love for the poor. Let her example and prayers help us to become a living sign of your goodness.

   We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.      Amen

Bidding Prayer:               

Father, save us from look-warmness. Set our hearts on fire for love of you and our brothers and sisters as you did to St Margaret.

   Through Christ our Lord.

 Prayer after Communion,

 Let us pray.

     Lord, may we who are renewed by these mysteries follow the example of St Margaret who worshipped you with love and served your people with generosity. We ask this through Christ our Lord.                                              

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