February 23 (meeting Jesus)
Heavenly Father, Saint Polycarp was part of the first
generation of Christians who met Jesus not by direct experience but by Sacred
Tradition. He told his community to "follow the example of the Lord,
'firm and unchangeable in faith, loving each other, united in truth,' helping
each other with the mildness of the Lord, despising no man." I give to
You my personal encounters with Jesus. Help me to see Him as He really is, to
feel His love, and to hear Him clearly. Teach me to follow His example by
standing strong in the Faith and loving others unconditionally. Saint Polycarp,
pray for me. Amen.