June 29, 2019
Great convert and Apostle of the Gentiles,
you became Christlike
and knew only Christ Crucified.
Though extremely learned,
you relied completely on the Wisdom received
from the Spirit
and taught from the abundance of your heart.
Instruct modern priests and evangelists
those who preach Christ to others.
Let them realize that their actions
speak louder than any words they may use.
Teach them to use their talents
in conveying their God, given message
but to rely above all on the promptings of the Spirit.
Amen.
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.