Saint of the Day

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Rosemarie
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St. John of the Cross-Sayings of Light & Love #28

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Saint of the Day

St. Pius X




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Rosemarie, OCDS
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Saint of the Day:St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Letters written by St. Bernard

"I know by myself how incomprehensible God is, seeing I cannot comprehend the parts of my own being." St. Bernard

St. Bernard also wrote the beautiful prayer, The Memorare:

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.


Peace be with you!

Rosemarie, OCDS
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Saint of the Day:

St. Ignatius

St. Ignatius was born in 1491. He spent his early years at court and as a soldier. Later he was converted to God and studied in Paris where he attracted his first followers, and afterward at Rome he joined them together as the first members of the Society of Jesus. He exercised a most fruitful apostolate both by his written works and in the forming of his disciples who won great praise for their renewal of the Church. He died at Rome in 1556.

St. Ignatius is well-known for his writings on the discernment of spirits. This is very important in the spiritual life, especially in regards to contemplative prayer. St. Teresa teaches us that we should be wary of consolations, She tells us that the devil can counterfeit these gifts. She also says it is good to have a spiritual director to help us discern the gifts. Beginners in the spiritual life, especially need help in discernment. Many times the Lord sends consolations to the soul in the beginning to keep the soul attracted to Him. Once the favors cease, testing our faith, many people give up the prayer life.

Let us pray for each other, that we follow St. John of the Cross and seek the Lord on the narrow road of prayer, a road that is dark, yet full of light, when we travel by faith alone.

Post Communion Prayer of St. Ignatius

Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty.

My memory, my understanding, and my whole will,

All that I am, all that I possess,

You have given me.

I surrender it all to You,

to be disposed of

According to Your will.

Give me only Your love

And Your Grace, with these

I shall be rich enough,

And desire nothing more.

Peace be with you!

Rosemarie, OCDS

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Saint of the Day:
St. Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor
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St. Peter was born around the year 380 at Imola in Emilia, and there entered the priesthood. He was elected bishop of Ravenna in 424 and instructed his flock by his learned sermons and writings. He died around the year 450.
Father, you made Peter Chrysologus an outstanding preacher of your incarnate Word. May the prayers of St. Peter help us to cherish the mystery of our salvation and make its meaning clear in our love for others.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Two wonderful websites I have discovered:


Carmelite Nuns in Denmark, Wisconsin. See beautiful pictures of a monastery built within the last few years.


http://holynamecarmel.org/indextwo.htm



An emerging religious community of sisters in Ohio:
The Children of Mary

http://www.childrenofmary.net/home.html


Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS
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