Set the World on Fire

We all need great role models. The Saints provide us with holy examples of how we can live today.  St. Catherine of Siena was born in 1347 in Italy. She became a third order Dominican, learned to read and write, and was known for her service to the poor and her involvement in politics. She worked for the unity of the Church and was loyal to the pope. She died April 29, 1380 at the age of thirty-three and was later proclaimed a Doctor of the Church. Her best known spiritual writing is The Dialogue. Her quotes, though over six hundred years old, are still relevant today and can be a launching pad for our personal prayer. The Church celebrates her this week, we will explore several quotes from St. Catherine of Siena by Meredith Frediani and we will start with one of my favorites. 

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”

We all have to discern our path in life. For some it is easier than others. When I see what others get to do in order to be part of building God’s kingdom and compare it to my task, I feel like maybe what I am doing does not matter. I have not published a bestseller that inspires people to pray, and I am not on the speaking circuit revving up young adults. I am here, doing my thing. I have faith that it is what God desires from me and for that reason alone it is important. St. Catherine reminds me that even though it may seem insignificant, it is helping set the world on fire for God. 

Lord, Help me today to be who you created me to be so I can set the world on fire with Your love. Amen