Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop 


Titus 3:1-7

Psalm 22(23)

Luke 17:11-19


Can You Offer Your Cloak to Those in Need?



Martin was a soldier who gave his cloak to a beggar. Though compassionate and humble, he entered heaven rich in God’s favor. “Whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did for me.” Living an authentic Christian life involves sacrifice, anguish, and pain. It may also entail persecution for doing what is right and standing against the world’s negative trends.


The attractions of the material world continually present themselves as pathways to happiness. We pursue them, sometimes at the expense of our honor and dignity. Yet, even after attaining them, we discover that happiness does not reside there. We continue searching for the fleeting joy and satisfaction they seem to promise.


At times, we equate joy and satisfaction with material possessions. The psalmist observes that, despite his wealth, a person may lack wisdom and be like a beast that perishes. True joy, satisfaction, and peace of mind can be found only in God. What are you willing to give up in order to find God? 

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