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February 16 (reputation)
Blessed Jesus, in the New Testament Letter to Philemon, it says that his
slave Onesimus had run away as a thief, met Saint Paul, and received
forgiveness. I give to You my own desire to run. When my reputation has been
slandered by people who misunderstand me, who are prejudiced against me, and
whom I've hurt through my sinfulness, help me to stop running away from them
and show me how to run to You instead to find justice. Just as Paul became an
advocate for Saint Onesimus, bring to me someone who will help others see me
as I really am and open their hearts toward me. Saint Onesimus, pray for me.
Amen.
