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 Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject: Rule-October 2/Martyrology-October 3 |
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The reading appointed from the Rule of St. Benedict for this day:
CHAPTER VII
Of Humility (cont.)
The fourth degree of humility is, that, if hard and distasteful things are commanded, nay, even though injuries are inflicted, he accept them with patience and even temper, and not grow weary or give up, but hold out, as the Scripture saith: "He that shall persevere unto the end shall be saved" (Mt 10:22). And again: "Let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord" (Ps 26[27]:14). And showing that a faithful man ought even to bear every disagreeable thing for the Lord, it saith in the person of the suffering: "For Thy sake we suffer death all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter" (Rom 8:36; Ps 43[44]:22). And secure in the hope of the divine reward, they go on joyfully, saying: "But in all these things we overcome because of Him that hath loved us" (Rom 8:37). And likewise in another place the Scripture saith: "Thou, O God, hast proved us; Thou hast tried us by fire as silver is tried; Thou hast brought us into a net, Thou hast laid afflictions on our back" (Ps 65[66]:10-11). And to show us that we ought to be under a Superior, it continueth, saying: "Thou hast set men over our heads" (Ps 65[66]:12). And fulfilling the command of the Lord by patience also in adversities and injuries, when struck on the one cheek they turn also the other; the despoiler of their coat they give their cloak also; and when forced to go one mile they go two (cf Mt 5:39-41); with the Apostle Paul they bear with false brethren and "bless those who curse them" (2 Cor 11:26; 1 Cor 4:12).
Martyrology-October 3rd
Roman Martyrology-October 3rd- on this date in various years-
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin of the Order of Discalced
Carmelites, special patroness of all missions. Her birthday is
commemorated on the 30th day of September.
At Rome, near the place called Ursus Pileatus, St. Candidus, martyr.
Among the ancient Saxons, two holy martyrs of the name of Ewald,
priests who had been preaching in that country. They were seized by
the pagans and put to death. During the night, a great light shone
over the bodies for a long time, pointing out where they were and
also how distinguished were their merits.
Also, the holy martyrs Denis, Faustus, Caius, Peter, Paul, and four
others who had suffered greatly under Decius. In the time of
Valerian, they were long subjected to torments by the governor
Aemilian, and merited the palm of martyrdom.
In Africa, St. Maximian, bishop of Bagaia. Again and again he
suffered great cruelties from the Donatists, was finally cast
headlong from a high tower, and left for dead. He was found by
passers-by, and having been healed by their zealous care, he did not
cease to defend the Catholic faith until he rested in the Lord,
renowned for the glory of his witness to the faith.
At Leon in Spain, St. Froylan, bishop of that city, noted for his
zeal in spreading the monastic life, his generosity to the poor and
other virtues, and for his miracles.
In Belgium, in the diocese of Namur, St. Gerard, abbot.
In Palestine, St. Hesychius, confessor, disciple of St. Hilarion,
and the companion of his travels.
At Savona in Liguria, St. Maria Giuseppe Rossello, foundress of the
Daughters of our Lady of Mercy. Renowned for her charitable works,
Pope Pius XII placed her among the number of holy virgins.
And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors,
and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God. |
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