Also Known as Bd Andrew De' Gallerani. He was a highly respected soldier. He led the Sienese to a victory against the Orvietans. He killed a man for blaspheming God's name openly. After this, he had no choice but to retreat into hiding at a family estate, by the coast, to avoid Justice or the revenge of the man's friends. When he came back to Siena, it was for the sake of charity. He gave himself to good works and prayer. He founded the Society of Mercy, at Siena. The purpose of the order was to help the sick. Andrew also started a hospital there. The rest of his days were spent in prayer and Charitable works. The society continued to operate independently, until 1308 when it merged with the Dominicans. Several miracles have been attributed to Bd Andrew. He is said to have once healed someone's foot, which was infected and had begun to die and decay, he also walked in the rain through the streets of Siena, and was untouched by the torrential downpour. On another occasion, upon arriving home late from a journey he had made for mercy's sake, the doors to his home opened by themselves. His feast is March 19.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Saint of the day- Bd Andrew of Siena
Blessed Andrew of Siena Died AD 1251
Also Known as Bd Andrew De' Gallerani. He was a highly respected soldier. He led the Sienese to a victory against the Orvietans. He killed a man for blaspheming God's name openly. After this, he had no choice but to retreat into hiding at a family estate, by the coast, to avoid Justice or the revenge of the man's friends. When he came back to Siena, it was for the sake of charity. He gave himself to good works and prayer. He founded the Society of Mercy, at Siena. The purpose of the order was to help the sick. Andrew also started a hospital there. The rest of his days were spent in prayer and Charitable works. The society continued to operate independently, until 1308 when it merged with the Dominicans. Several miracles have been attributed to Bd Andrew. He is said to have once healed someone's foot, which was infected and had begun to die and decay, he also walked in the rain through the streets of Siena, and was untouched by the torrential downpour. On another occasion, upon arriving home late from a journey he had made for mercy's sake, the doors to his home opened by themselves. His feast is March 19.
Also Known as Bd Andrew De' Gallerani. He was a highly respected soldier. He led the Sienese to a victory against the Orvietans. He killed a man for blaspheming God's name openly. After this, he had no choice but to retreat into hiding at a family estate, by the coast, to avoid Justice or the revenge of the man's friends. When he came back to Siena, it was for the sake of charity. He gave himself to good works and prayer. He founded the Society of Mercy, at Siena. The purpose of the order was to help the sick. Andrew also started a hospital there. The rest of his days were spent in prayer and Charitable works. The society continued to operate independently, until 1308 when it merged with the Dominicans. Several miracles have been attributed to Bd Andrew. He is said to have once healed someone's foot, which was infected and had begun to die and decay, he also walked in the rain through the streets of Siena, and was untouched by the torrential downpour. On another occasion, upon arriving home late from a journey he had made for mercy's sake, the doors to his home opened by themselves. His feast is March 19.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Saint of the day- St Salvatore of Horta
St Salvator of Horta. died Ad 1567
He spent many years in the Franciscan Friary of Horta, Spain. He was born in Santa Columba, Spain, to a poor family. Both parents died while he was still a child. He worked as a shoemaker in Barcelona, until the age of 20, but his hearth was set on the religious life. He became a Franciscan of the observance. He was employed in the kitchen, and he quickly grew in virtue, but he wanted to live a still more austere life. He migrated twice and finally ended up at the Friary of St Mary of the Angels, in Horta. Observance was very strict in this place. He stayed there a while, but then returne to Barcelona. It was here that he became known for his supernatural gifts. the sick came from all over to be healed by him. He walked barefoot, scourged himself daily, and kept long, strict fasts. He was devoted to Our lady and St Paul, who appeared to him many times, most notably as he was dying. He went to Sardinia, on orders from his superiors. It was here that he became mortally ill. He died in Cagliari, Sardinia, at age 47. He was venerated as a saint, both in life and in death. He was canonized in 1938. His feast is March 18.
He spent many years in the Franciscan Friary of Horta, Spain. He was born in Santa Columba, Spain, to a poor family. Both parents died while he was still a child. He worked as a shoemaker in Barcelona, until the age of 20, but his hearth was set on the religious life. He became a Franciscan of the observance. He was employed in the kitchen, and he quickly grew in virtue, but he wanted to live a still more austere life. He migrated twice and finally ended up at the Friary of St Mary of the Angels, in Horta. Observance was very strict in this place. He stayed there a while, but then returne to Barcelona. It was here that he became known for his supernatural gifts. the sick came from all over to be healed by him. He walked barefoot, scourged himself daily, and kept long, strict fasts. He was devoted to Our lady and St Paul, who appeared to him many times, most notably as he was dying. He went to Sardinia, on orders from his superiors. It was here that he became mortally ill. He died in Cagliari, Sardinia, at age 47. He was venerated as a saint, both in life and in death. He was canonized in 1938. His feast is March 18.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Saint of the day- St Patrick
St Patrick of Ireland, Archbishop of Armagh, Apostle of Ireland Died AD 461
He was born in Roman Britain, the Son of Calpurnius, a deacon and town official. During his early life, like many young people, he was worldly and not interested in spiritual things. In about 403, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and taken back to Ireland, to serve as a slave and shepherd, to the pagan people of the country. During this time, he grew in his faith by leaps and bounds, and spent much of his time in prayer. Before long he developed a close union with God, and so was converted from his previous, worldly lifestyle. After 6 years of slavery, he had a dream. In this dream, he was instructed to prepare to make his bid for freedom. Soon after, he made a break for it and escaped from his master. He traveled 200 miles to the coast, and there he met a group of sailors, who refused at first. It was only after a fervent, silent prayer to the Lord that they agreed to grant him passage on their ship. Soon they arrived in France, where Patrick is said to have been captured and enslaved again, but only for a short time. he was soon released, and was again on his way home. A year or so later, he was finally reunited with his family. According to legend, about 3 years passed, and then he had a dream. In this dream, he saw a man, called Victoricus, who gave him a letter. The heading read "The voice of the Irish". and then he heard, within his mind, the voices of those that lived near the forest of Foclut. They were saying "We beseech thee, holy youth, to come and walk among us once more". He took this to be a call from God, and began tom study for the Priesthood. After 15 years of study, he was ordained Priest by St Germanus , Bishop of Auxerre. he was sent to Ireland by Pope St Celestine I. He was later consecrated Archbishop in place of Palladius, who had been killed by the Picts, in northern Britain. He spent the rest of his days building churches and converting the pagan Irish. At last, after many years of prayer and penance, and of traveling, he was worn out. He died in 461, and was buried at Saul, near a church he had built. His feast is March 17.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Saint of the day -St Eusebia
St Eusebia or Xenia , Abbess Died c. 680 AD
She was the oldest daughter of St Adalbald of Ostrevant and St. Rictrudis. After St Adalbald was murdered, Rictrudis and her 2 younger daughters retired to the convent of Marchiennes. St. Eusebia was sent to the Abbey of Hamage. This Abbey was under the direction of Eusebia's great grandmother, St Gertrude, at that time. After St Gertrude died, Eusebia wad elected Abbess in her place, in accordance with St Gertrude's dying wish. Eusebia was only 12 at that time. Eusebia's mother thought she was too young to be in charge and so she sent for Eusebia, and instructed her and her nuns to come to Marchiennes. Eusebia was not happy with the arrangement but obeyed. Soon she and her nuns arrived at Marchiennes, carrying with them the body of St Gertrude.Once everyone had settled in to the new arrangement, almost everyone was content, except Eusebia. She continued to long for Hamage. One night, she and some of her nuns secretly ventured back to Hamage. There they said the office and lamented that St Gertrude's dying wish had not been fulfilled.
Although this did not go unpunished, Rictrudis, realizing that Eusebia was still longing for Hamage, consulted with the Bishop and other holy men. They advised her to let Eusebia return there.
Rictrudis consented and Eusebia and her nuns returned to Hamage. Rictrudis did not regret her decision. Eusebia proved to be a wise and capable Abbess. She reestablished the dicipline that had been the norm during the time of St Gertrude, and continued to live by the example of St Gertrude for the rest of her life. Nothing special seems to have happened during the rest of her life. At age 40, she had a premonition that her life would soon come to an end. She gathered her nuns around her and gave them her final instruction and blessing. Almost as soon as she finished speaking, her room was filled with a bright light. Soon afterward, her soul winged its way to its heavenly reward. Her feast is March 16.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Saint of the day-St Leocritia of Cordova
St Leocritia or Lucritia , Virgin and Martyr died 859 AD
She lived at Cordova, Spain, which was, at that time, a Moorish (Muslim ruled) city . She was converted to the Christian faith by St Eulogius. Her parents were wealthy Muslims. When they discovered her conversion, they were furious. They begged her to renounce her faith in Jesus Christ. When their pleading fell on deaf ears, they beat and confined her. Still, she remained steadfast. She remained silent, never uttering a cry against her abusers. Her parents mistook this as a sign of her giving in. As a reward, they allowed her to attend a wedding. While there, she escaped and fled to the protection of her fellow Christians, who strengthened her for the coming trials. She was soon captured, and she and St. Eulogius were brought before a judge. When questioned, Eulogius replied that he was only acting in his office as a priest, and that he would have done the same for the judge, had he been in Leocritia's situation. Both St Leocretia, and St Eulogius were scourged and sentenced to death. St Eulogius was martyred a few days before Leocritia. Leocretia was beheaded and her body was thrown into the river Guadalquivir. It was later retrieved by the Christian community and entombed beside those of St Eulogius, at Oviedo. Her feast is March 15.
She lived at Cordova, Spain, which was, at that time, a Moorish (Muslim ruled) city . She was converted to the Christian faith by St Eulogius. Her parents were wealthy Muslims. When they discovered her conversion, they were furious. They begged her to renounce her faith in Jesus Christ. When their pleading fell on deaf ears, they beat and confined her. Still, she remained steadfast. She remained silent, never uttering a cry against her abusers. Her parents mistook this as a sign of her giving in. As a reward, they allowed her to attend a wedding. While there, she escaped and fled to the protection of her fellow Christians, who strengthened her for the coming trials. She was soon captured, and she and St. Eulogius were brought before a judge. When questioned, Eulogius replied that he was only acting in his office as a priest, and that he would have done the same for the judge, had he been in Leocritia's situation. Both St Leocretia, and St Eulogius were scourged and sentenced to death. St Eulogius was martyred a few days before Leocritia. Leocretia was beheaded and her body was thrown into the river Guadalquivir. It was later retrieved by the Christian community and entombed beside those of St Eulogius, at Oviedo. Her feast is March 15.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
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