I receive AmericanCatholic.org "Saint of the Day" emails in my inbox every morning. They're awesome resources for inspiration on my daily walk with God. This morning's Saint specifically spoke to me because he's such an appropriate Saint for a layperson, especially during Lent.
St. Casimir was a Polish royal and filled many political positions during his short life. Even as a young man, he showed signs of being a very pious individual, sleeping on the ground and spending most of his nights in prayer. As a teenager he swore himself to celibacy, which I deeply respect. And even when he was being pressured to marry the Emperor's daughter, he declined and remained celibate. He died at only 23, leading a life of denial (especially romantically/sexually).
I'm always inspired when I read about a Saint who wasn't a priest, monk or nun. Of course those inspire me as well, but there's something about a layman who, with all the distractions in life, chooses to follow God in all that he does. Inspiring.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
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