A just king rules the earth

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · Aug 25, 2026 · 5m

Today, August 25, as our local Church celebrates the Solemnity of Louis, the patron saint of our Archdiocese, we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul, to the Colossians (3:1–17), entitled "Your life is hidden with Christ in God." Our treasure, which follows, is from a spiritual testament to his son by St. Louis.

Louis IX of France (1214–1270), commonly known as Saint Louis, was King of France from 1226 until his death and is remembered as an exceptional example of a ruler who sought to govern according to his Catholic faith. He is best known…