As we proceed to read and reflect upon The First Apology of Saint Justin Martyr, I would like us to keep in our minds the ancient Latin maxim which translates into: Lex orandi (how we worship), Lex credendi (what we believe), Lex vivendi (how we live). In essence, the way we pray and worship shapes what we believe which in turn determines how we choose to conduct our lives. It is my intention, in the following reflections, to repeat this first paragraph so we may have a visible reminder each time we read. Likewise, I will present key statements from Saint Justin, using our Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) as a benchmark.
“Having ended the prayers, we salute one another with a kiss”
(Saint Justin, First Apology)
Seventeenth Week of Ordinary Time.Ninth Sunday after Pentecost