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January 5th ~ FEAST of ST. John Neumann, Bishop
St. John Neumann continued to serve as a pastor, briefly in Ohio and then in Maryland, and was appointed the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia in 1852 by the Holy See.
As bishop, his accomplishments, despite the hostile, anti-Catholic sentiment at the time, include: the founding of new parish churches, at the rate of nearly one per month; the founding of “Beneficial Bank”, a mutual savings bank, to encourage Catholics to save, and to support the financial needs of the Catholic community in Philadelphia; the founding of “national parishes”, helping immigrants who often settled in areas with those from their hometowns and with speakers of the same language, who did not speak English and did not know how to obtain needed social services; the introduction of 40 Hours devotion, at the Church of St. Philip Neri on May 26, 1853; the organization of the first diocesan school system providing educational opportunities to immigrant children and Catholic education throughout the diocese, where he increased the number of Catholic schools from one to 200 and his 1852 catechisms became standard texts.
St. John Neumann continued to learn the languages of the immigrants so as to be able to hear the confessions not only of the German-speakers, but also of Italians, Spaniards, Dutch, and even the Gaelic-speaking Irish. “Isn’t it grand,” one Irish woman remarked upon hearing his Gaelic, “that we have an Irish bishop?”
Gifted with outstanding organizational ability, he drew into the city many teaching communities of sisters and the Christian Brothers. He actively invited religious institutes to establish new houses within the diocese to provide necessary social services, founding a new religious institute—the Third Order of Saint Francis of Glen Riddle. The School Sisters of Notre Dame likewise regard Neumann as their secondary founder, their “Father in America.” In just seven years, he built 89 churches, as well as several hospitals and orphanages. As a bishop, Neumann was untiring in visiting his vast diocese, a true father to the faithful that he served.
In 1848, he was naturalized as a United States citizen.
St. John Neumann died on January 5, 1860, at the age of 48, collapsing on a Philadelphia street while doing errands, having suffered a sudden stroke. At his request, he was buried at St. Peter the Apostle Church, at 5th and Gerard, in the undercroft, directly under the high altar, where his remains can be venerated to this day. This is the location of The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. The cause for his beatification was opened in 1896, and he was canonized in 1977.
He is venerated as the patron saint of immigrants and sick children.
~ Compiled from various online sources
St. John Neumann, pray for us.
January 5th ~ FEAST of ST. John Neumann, Bishop
St. John Neumann continued to serve as a pastor, briefly in Ohio and then in Maryland, and was appointed the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia in 1852 by the Holy See.
As bishop, his accomplishments, despite the hostile, anti-Catholic sentiment at the time, include: the founding of new parish churches, at the rate of nearly one per month; the founding of “Beneficial Bank”, a mutual savings bank, to encourage Catholics to save, and to support the financial needs of the Catholic community in Philadelphia; the founding of “national parishes”, helping immigrants who often settled in areas with those from their hometowns and with speakers of the same language, who did not speak English and did not know how to obtain needed social services; the introduction of 40 Hours devotion, at the Church of St. Philip Neri on May 26, 1853; the organization of the first diocesan school system providing educational opportunities to immigrant children and Catholic education throughout the diocese, where he increased the number of Catholic schools from one to 200 and his 1852 catechisms became standard texts.
St. John Neumann continued to learn the languages of the immigrants so as to be able to hear the confessions not only of the German-speakers, but also of Italians, Spaniards, Dutch, and even the Gaelic-speaking Irish. “Isn’t it grand,” one Irish woman remarked upon hearing his Gaelic, “that we have an Irish bishop?”
Gifted with outstanding organizational ability, he drew into the city many teaching communities of sisters and the Christian Brothers. He actively invited religious institutes to establish new houses within the diocese to provide necessary social services, founding a new religious institute—the Third Order of Saint Francis of Glen Riddle. The School Sisters of Notre Dame likewise regard Neumann as their secondary founder, their “Father in America.” In just seven years, he built 89 churches, as well as several hospitals and orphanages. As a bishop, Neumann was untiring in visiting his vast diocese, a true father to the faithful that he served.
In 1848, he was naturalized as a United States citizen.
St. John Neumann died on January 5, 1860, at the age of 48, collapsing on a Philadelphia street while doing errands, having suffered a sudden stroke. At his request, he was buried at St. Peter the Apostle Church, at 5th and Gerard, in the undercroft, directly under the high altar, where his remains can be venerated to this day. This is the location of The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. The cause for his beatification was opened in 1896, and he was canonized in 1977.
He is venerated as the patron saint of immigrants and sick children.
~ Compiled from various online sources
St. John Neumann, pray for us.
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January 6th ~ THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
Station at St. Peter's
Epiphany means "appearance" or "manifestation," and among the Eastern Christians had originally the same significance as Christmas in Rome. It was the festival of the eternal Word, clothed in the flesh, revealing Himself to mankind. Three different phases of this historical manifestion were especially venerated—viz., the adoration of the Magi at Bethlehem, the changing of the water into wine at Cana, and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.
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January 6th ~ THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
Station at St. Peter's
Epiphany means "appearance" or "manifestation," and among the Eastern Christians had originally the same significance as Christmas in Rome. It was the festival of the eternal Word, clothed in the flesh, revealing Himself to mankind. Three different phases of this historical manifestion were especially venerated—viz., the adoration of the Magi at Bethlehem, the changing of the water into wine at Cana, and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.
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January 6th ~ THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
The station at St. Peter's is inspired by the same thought as that of Christmas Day. In Rome the greater festivals are celebrated at the Pastor Ecclesiæ whose basilica is the sheep-fold of the Roman flock.
The interior life of a Christian is the reproduction of the life of Jesus; thus the object of the Church in placing before us the annual cycle of feasts is not merely to commemorate the great historical epochs in the history of our redemption, but also to reproduce in our souls their spiritual teaching. Hence in the Night Office of this feast of the Epiphany we do not so much adore the Christ who showed Himself twenty centuries ago to the Magi, but rather the Christ who has revealed Himself to us, too, who are now living.
~ The New Roman Missal (1937)
Infant Jesus, true God and Lord, have mercy on us.
January 6th ~ THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
The station at St. Peter's is inspired by the same thought as that of Christmas Day. In Rome the greater festivals are celebrated at the Pastor Ecclesiæ whose basilica is the sheep-fold of the Roman flock.
The interior life of a Christian is the reproduction of the life of Jesus; thus the object of the Church in placing before us the annual cycle of feasts is not merely to commemorate the great historical epochs in the history of our redemption, but also to reproduce in our souls their spiritual teaching. Hence in the Night Office of this feast of the Epiphany we do not so much adore the Christ who showed Himself twenty centuries ago to the Magi, but rather the Christ who has revealed Himself to us, too, who are now living.
~ The New Roman Missal (1937)
Infant Jesus, true God and Lord, have mercy on us.
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Blessed and Joyful Feast of the Epiphany!
The word Epiphany means manifestation. The Church in the Mass commemorates a triple manifestation of Christ: to the Magi, that is, to the Gentiles; in His Baptism, when the Voice from heaven declared: “This is My Beloved Son”; and in the miracle of changing water into wine at Cana.
The word Epiphany means manifestation. The Church in the Mass commemorates a triple manifestation of Christ: to the Magi, that is, to the Gentiles; in His Baptism, when the Voice from heaven declared: “This is My Beloved Son”; and in the miracle of changing water into wine at Cana.
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JANUARY 6 — THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
The word Epiphany means "manifestation," and it has passed into general acceptance throughout the universal Church, from the fact that Jesus Christ manifested to the eyes of men His divine mission on this day.
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The word Epiphany means "manifestation," and it has passed into general acceptance throughout the universal Church, from the fact that Jesus Christ manifested to the eyes of men His divine mission on this day.
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JANUARY 6 — THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
First of all, when a miraculous star revealed His birth to the kings of the East, who, in spite of the difficulties and dangers of a long and tedious journey through deserts and mountains almost impassable, hastened at once to Bethlehem to adore Him and to offer Him mystical presents, as to the King of kings, to the God of heaven and earth, and to a Man withal feeble and mortal. The second manifestation was when, going out from the waters of the Jordan, after having received baptism from the hands of St. John, the Holy Ghost descended on Him in the visible form of a dove, and a voice from heaven was heard, saying: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." The third manifestation was that of His divine power when at the marriage-feast of Cana he changed the water into wine, at the sight whereof His disciples believed nHim. The remembrance of these three great events, concurring to the same end, the Church has wished to celebrate in one and the same festival.
REFLECTION. — Admire the almighty power of this little Child, who from His cradle makes known His coming to the shepherds and magi — to the shepherds by means of His angel, to the magi by a star in the East. Admire the docility of these kings. Jesus is born. Behold them at His feet! Let us be little, let us hide ourselves, and the divine strength will be granted to us. Let us be docile and quick in following divine inspirations, and we shall then become wise of the wisdom of God, powerful of His almighty power.
~ Pictorial Lives of the Saints (1878)
My Lord and my God!
JANUARY 6 — THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
First of all, when a miraculous star revealed His birth to the kings of the East, who, in spite of the difficulties and dangers of a long and tedious journey through deserts and mountains almost impassable, hastened at once to Bethlehem to adore Him and to offer Him mystical presents, as to the King of kings, to the God of heaven and earth, and to a Man withal feeble and mortal. The second manifestation was when, going out from the waters of the Jordan, after having received baptism from the hands of St. John, the Holy Ghost descended on Him in the visible form of a dove, and a voice from heaven was heard, saying: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." The third manifestation was that of His divine power when at the marriage-feast of Cana he changed the water into wine, at the sight whereof His disciples believed nHim. The remembrance of these three great events, concurring to the same end, the Church has wished to celebrate in one and the same festival.
REFLECTION. — Admire the almighty power of this little Child, who from His cradle makes known His coming to the shepherds and magi — to the shepherds by means of His angel, to the magi by a star in the East. Admire the docility of these kings. Jesus is born. Behold them at His feet! Let us be little, let us hide ourselves, and the divine strength will be granted to us. Let us be docile and quick in following divine inspirations, and we shall then become wise of the wisdom of God, powerful of His almighty power.
~ Pictorial Lives of the Saints (1878)
My Lord and my God!
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January 6 — THE EPIPHANY
“AND when the Magi had heard the king, they went their way; and behold, the star which they had seen in the east went before them until it came and stood over where the child was.
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“AND when the Magi had heard the king, they went their way; and behold, the star which they had seen in the east went before them until it came and stood over where the child was.
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January 6 — THE EPIPHANY
And seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And going into the house, they found the Child with Mary, his Mother; and falling down, they adored him; and opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” —ST. MATTHEW ii. 9-12.
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See, along the dusky paths,
Tramp the camels through the snow;
See, through long toilsome roads,
Where the eastern Magi go.
Learn the blessed lesson well,—
Through the darkness, through the cold,
Seek and find our Lord with zeal,
Like those holy kings of old.
~ ELEANOR C. DONNELLY
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Favorite Practice
Detachment from one’s personal comforts.
~ Short Lives of the Saints (1884)
Infant Jesus, true God and Lord, have mercy on us.
January 6 — THE EPIPHANY
And seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And going into the house, they found the Child with Mary, his Mother; and falling down, they adored him; and opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” —ST. MATTHEW ii. 9-12.
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See, along the dusky paths,
Tramp the camels through the snow;
See, through long toilsome roads,
Where the eastern Magi go.
Learn the blessed lesson well,—
Through the darkness, through the cold,
Seek and find our Lord with zeal,
Like those holy kings of old.
~ ELEANOR C. DONNELLY
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Favorite Practice
Detachment from one’s personal comforts.
~ Short Lives of the Saints (1884)
Infant Jesus, true God and Lord, have mercy on us.
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NOVENA TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUE
To be said in 9 Consecutive hours on same day, in cases of urgent need.
O JESUS (☨), Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you,”
Through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer will be granted.
[Mention your request]
O JESUS (☨), Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name He will grant you,”
Through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer will be granted.
[Mention your request]
O JESUS (☨), Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass away,”
Through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I am confident that my prayer will be granted.
[Mention your request]
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NOVENA TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUE
To be said in 9 Consecutive hours on same day, in cases of urgent need.
O JESUS (☨), Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you,”
Through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer will be granted.
[Mention your request]
O JESUS (☨), Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name He will grant you,”
Through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer will be granted.
[Mention your request]
O JESUS (☨), Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass away,”
Through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I am confident that my prayer will be granted.
[Mention your request]
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NOVENA TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUE
To be said in 9 Consecutive hours on same day, in cases of urgent need.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
I prostrate myself before Thy holy image, O most gracious infant Jesus (☨), to offer Thee my most fervent thanks for the blessings Thou hast bestowed upon me. I shall incessantly praise Thine ineffable mercy and confess that Thou alone art my God, my Helper, and my Protector.
Henceforth my entire confidence shall be placed in Thee! Everywhere I shall proclaim aloud Thy mercy and generosity, so that Thy great love and the great deeds which Thou dost perform through this miraculous image may be acknowledged by all. May devotion to Thy Holy Infancy increase more and more in the hearts of all Christians, and may all who experience Thine assistance persevere with me in showing unceasing gratitude to Thy most Holy Infancy, to which be praise and glory forever.
Amen.
NOVENA TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUE
To be said in 9 Consecutive hours on same day, in cases of urgent need.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
I prostrate myself before Thy holy image, O most gracious infant Jesus (☨), to offer Thee my most fervent thanks for the blessings Thou hast bestowed upon me. I shall incessantly praise Thine ineffable mercy and confess that Thou alone art my God, my Helper, and my Protector.
Henceforth my entire confidence shall be placed in Thee! Everywhere I shall proclaim aloud Thy mercy and generosity, so that Thy great love and the great deeds which Thou dost perform through this miraculous image may be acknowledged by all. May devotion to Thy Holy Infancy increase more and more in the hearts of all Christians, and may all who experience Thine assistance persevere with me in showing unceasing gratitude to Thy most Holy Infancy, to which be praise and glory forever.
Amen.
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JANUARY 7 — ST. LUCIAN, MARTYR
ST. LUCIAN was born at Samosata, in Syria. Having lost his parents in his youth, he distributed all his worldly goods, of which he inherited an abundant share, to the poor, and withdrew to Edessa, to live near a holy man, named Macarius, who imbued his mind with a knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and led him to the practice of the Christian virtues. Having become a priest, his time was divided between the external duties of his holy state, the performance of works of charity, and the study of sacred literature.
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ST. LUCIAN was born at Samosata, in Syria. Having lost his parents in his youth, he distributed all his worldly goods, of which he inherited an abundant share, to the poor, and withdrew to Edessa, to live near a holy man, named Macarius, who imbued his mind with a knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and led him to the practice of the Christian virtues. Having become a priest, his time was divided between the external duties of his holy state, the performance of works of charity, and the study of sacred literature.
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JANUARY 7 — ST. LUCIAN, MARTYR
He revised the books of the Old and New Testament, expunging the errors which had found their way into the text either through the negligence of copyists or the malice of heretics, thus preparing the way for St. Jerome, who shortly after was to give to the world the Latin translation known as "The Vulgate." Having been denounced as a Christian, Lucian was thrown into prison and condemned to the torture, which was protracted for twelve whole days. Some Christians visited him in prison, on the feast of the Epiphany, and brought bread and wine to him; while bound and chained down on his back, he consecrated the divine mysteries upon his own breast, and communicated the faithful who were present. He finished his glorious career in prison, and died with the words, "I am a Christian,” on his lips.
REFLECTION. — If we would keep our faith pure, we must study its holy truths. We cannot detect falsehood till we know and love the truth; and to us the truth is not an abstraction, but a Person, Jesus Christ, God and Man.
~ Pictorial Lives of the Saints (1878)
St. Lucian, pray for us.
JANUARY 7 — ST. LUCIAN, MARTYR
He revised the books of the Old and New Testament, expunging the errors which had found their way into the text either through the negligence of copyists or the malice of heretics, thus preparing the way for St. Jerome, who shortly after was to give to the world the Latin translation known as "The Vulgate." Having been denounced as a Christian, Lucian was thrown into prison and condemned to the torture, which was protracted for twelve whole days. Some Christians visited him in prison, on the feast of the Epiphany, and brought bread and wine to him; while bound and chained down on his back, he consecrated the divine mysteries upon his own breast, and communicated the faithful who were present. He finished his glorious career in prison, and died with the words, "I am a Christian,” on his lips.
REFLECTION. — If we would keep our faith pure, we must study its holy truths. We cannot detect falsehood till we know and love the truth; and to us the truth is not an abstraction, but a Person, Jesus Christ, God and Man.
~ Pictorial Lives of the Saints (1878)
St. Lucian, pray for us.
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January 7 — ST. LUCIAN, Priest and Martyr
ST. LUCIAN was a native of Samosata, and was born in the latter part of the third century. At an early age he distributéd his worldly goods to the poor, and after completing his theological studies was ordained priest.
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ST. LUCIAN was a native of Samosata, and was born in the latter part of the third century. At an early age he distributéd his worldly goods to the poor, and after completing his theological studies was ordained priest.
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January 7 — ST. LUCIAN, Priest and Martyr
Besides his sacerdotal duties, he devoted himself to works of charity, and to the revision of the books of the Old and New Testament. Having been denounced as a Christian, St. Lucian was put in chains and tortured for twelve whole days. Whilst he lay upon his prison-floor with his bones wounded and dislocated, some Christians, on the festival of the Epiphany, brought him the bread and wine, and there, making use of his own breast as an altar, he consecrated the elements, and gave the holy communion to himself and to the other Christians who surrounded him. St. Lucian was martyred at Nicomedia, in the year 312.
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The nuptial-guests are ready—exultant, calm, and strong
Go forth the willing legions, the manna-nourished throng.
And he, the martyrs’ chieftain, who walks with firmest tread,
Lay fettered in the dawn-light upon his dungeon-bed;
Aye, there, in twofold office he shared the daybreak-feast,
And offered love’s oblation, its altar and its priest!
~ HARRIET SKIDMORE
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Favorite Practice
A frequent and, if possible, a daily attendance at the holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
~ Short Lives of the Saints (1884)
St. Lucian, ora pro nobis.
January 7 — ST. LUCIAN, Priest and Martyr
Besides his sacerdotal duties, he devoted himself to works of charity, and to the revision of the books of the Old and New Testament. Having been denounced as a Christian, St. Lucian was put in chains and tortured for twelve whole days. Whilst he lay upon his prison-floor with his bones wounded and dislocated, some Christians, on the festival of the Epiphany, brought him the bread and wine, and there, making use of his own breast as an altar, he consecrated the elements, and gave the holy communion to himself and to the other Christians who surrounded him. St. Lucian was martyred at Nicomedia, in the year 312.
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The nuptial-guests are ready—exultant, calm, and strong
Go forth the willing legions, the manna-nourished throng.
And he, the martyrs’ chieftain, who walks with firmest tread,
Lay fettered in the dawn-light upon his dungeon-bed;
Aye, there, in twofold office he shared the daybreak-feast,
And offered love’s oblation, its altar and its priest!
~ HARRIET SKIDMORE
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Favorite Practice
A frequent and, if possible, a daily attendance at the holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
~ Short Lives of the Saints (1884)
St. Lucian, ora pro nobis.
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JANUARY 8 — ST. APOLLINARIS, THE APOLOGIST, BISHOP
CLAUDIUS APOLLINARIS, Bishop of Hierapolis, in Phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. Notwithstanding the great encomiums bestowed on him by Eusebius, St. Jerome, Theodoret, and others, but little is known of his actions; and his writings, which then were held in great esteem, seem now to be all lost. He wrote many able treatises against the heretics, and pointed out, as St. Jerome testifies, from what philosophical sect each heresy derived its errors.
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CLAUDIUS APOLLINARIS, Bishop of Hierapolis, in Phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. Notwithstanding the great encomiums bestowed on him by Eusebius, St. Jerome, Theodoret, and others, but little is known of his actions; and his writings, which then were held in great esteem, seem now to be all lost. He wrote many able treatises against the heretics, and pointed out, as St. Jerome testifies, from what philosophical sect each heresy derived its errors.
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JANUARY 8 — ST. APOLLINARIS, THE APOLOGIST, BISHOP
Nothing rendered his name so illustrious, however, as his noble apology for the Christian religion which he addressed to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, about the year 175, soon after the miraculous victory that prince had obtained over the Quadi by the prayers of the Christians. St. Apollinaris reminded the emperor of the benefit he had received from God through the prayers of his Christian subjects, and implored protection for them against the persecution of the pagans. Marcus Aurelius published an edict in which he forbade any one, under pain of death, to accuse a Christian on account of his religion ;but, by a strange inconsistency, he had not the courage to abolish the laws then in force against the Christians, and, as a consequence, many of them suffered martyrdom, though their accusers were also put to death. The date of St. Apollinaris' death is not known; the Roman Martyrology mentions him on the 8th of January.
REFLECTION. — "Therefore I say unto you, all things whatsoever you ask when ye pray, believe that you shall receive: and they shall come unto you.”
~ Pictorial Lives of the Saints (1878)
St. Apollinaris, pray for us.
JANUARY 8 — ST. APOLLINARIS, THE APOLOGIST, BISHOP
Nothing rendered his name so illustrious, however, as his noble apology for the Christian religion which he addressed to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, about the year 175, soon after the miraculous victory that prince had obtained over the Quadi by the prayers of the Christians. St. Apollinaris reminded the emperor of the benefit he had received from God through the prayers of his Christian subjects, and implored protection for them against the persecution of the pagans. Marcus Aurelius published an edict in which he forbade any one, under pain of death, to accuse a Christian on account of his religion ;but, by a strange inconsistency, he had not the courage to abolish the laws then in force against the Christians, and, as a consequence, many of them suffered martyrdom, though their accusers were also put to death. The date of St. Apollinaris' death is not known; the Roman Martyrology mentions him on the 8th of January.
REFLECTION. — "Therefore I say unto you, all things whatsoever you ask when ye pray, believe that you shall receive: and they shall come unto you.”
~ Pictorial Lives of the Saints (1878)
St. Apollinaris, pray for us.
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January 8 — ST. SEVERINUS, Bishop
IN the fifth century St. Severinus quitted his hermit-cell in the solitudes of the East, and devoted himself to evangelizing the population of Norcia, in Austria, and the Tyrol.
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IN the fifth century St. Severinus quitted his hermit-cell in the solitudes of the East, and devoted himself to evangelizing the population of Norcia, in Austria, and the Tyrol.
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January 8 — ST. SEVERINUS, Bishop
He at first met with great resistance, but his persevering labors and saintly example soon effected wonders of conversion. Like St. John the Baptist, he preached penance continually to his hearers; and he required that those who were afflicted or infirm should first do penance for their sins before he would consent to pray for them or heal them of their diseases. He possessed the gift of prophecy, and was regarded by kings and nations with singular veneration. He died upon January 9, 482.
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He always wins who sides with God,
To him no chance is lost;
God's will is sweetest to him when
It triumphs at his cost.
~ FATHER FABER
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Favorite Practice
Some little self-denial in lawful pleasures.
~ Short Lives of the Saints (1884)
St. Severinus, ora pro nobis.
January 8 — ST. SEVERINUS, Bishop
He at first met with great resistance, but his persevering labors and saintly example soon effected wonders of conversion. Like St. John the Baptist, he preached penance continually to his hearers; and he required that those who were afflicted or infirm should first do penance for their sins before he would consent to pray for them or heal them of their diseases. He possessed the gift of prophecy, and was regarded by kings and nations with singular veneration. He died upon January 9, 482.
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He always wins who sides with God,
To him no chance is lost;
God's will is sweetest to him when
It triumphs at his cost.
~ FATHER FABER
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Favorite Practice
Some little self-denial in lawful pleasures.
~ Short Lives of the Saints (1884)
St. Severinus, ora pro nobis.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to our help.
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Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor
(Feast Day ~ January 8th)
Day 1 - January 8th
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, thou art after Jesus our only hope. O Most Holy Virgin, whose merits have raised thee high above angel choirs to the very throne of the Eternal and whose foot crushed the head of the infernal serpent, thou art strong against the enemies of our salvation. O Mother of God, thou art our Mediatrix most kind and loving.
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Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor
(Feast Day ~ January 8th)
Day 1 - January 8th
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, thou art after Jesus our only hope. O Most Holy Virgin, whose merits have raised thee high above angel choirs to the very throne of the Eternal and whose foot crushed the head of the infernal serpent, thou art strong against the enemies of our salvation. O Mother of God, thou art our Mediatrix most kind and loving.
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Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Hasten, then, to our help, and as thou didst once save thy beloved City from ravaging flames and our Country from an alien foe, do now have pity on our misery, and obtain for us the graces we beg of thee. Deliver us from the wiles of Satan, assist us in the many trials which beset our path in this valley of tears, and be to us truly Our Lady of Prompt Succor now and especially at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. (Three times.)
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be.
O Mary, Mother of God, who amid the tribulations of the world, watches over us and over the Church of thy Son, be to us and to the Church, truly, Our Lady of Prompt Succor; make haste to help us in all our necessities, that in this fleeting life thou may be our succor, and obtain for us (here mention your request). Help us to gain life everlasting through the merits of Jesus, thy Son, Our Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.
Novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Hasten, then, to our help, and as thou didst once save thy beloved City from ravaging flames and our Country from an alien foe, do now have pity on our misery, and obtain for us the graces we beg of thee. Deliver us from the wiles of Satan, assist us in the many trials which beset our path in this valley of tears, and be to us truly Our Lady of Prompt Succor now and especially at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. (Three times.)
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be.
O Mary, Mother of God, who amid the tribulations of the world, watches over us and over the Church of thy Son, be to us and to the Church, truly, Our Lady of Prompt Succor; make haste to help us in all our necessities, that in this fleeting life thou may be our succor, and obtain for us (here mention your request). Help us to gain life everlasting through the merits of Jesus, thy Son, Our Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.