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 Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: Rule-April 20/Martyrology-April 21 |
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The reading appointed from the Rule of St. Benedict for this day:
CHAPTER LXIV
Of the Election of the Abbot
In the election of an Abbot let this always be observed as a rule, that he
be placed in the position whom the whole community with one consent, in the fear
of God, or even a small part, with sounder judgment, shall elect. But let him
who is to be elected be chosen for the merit of his life and the wisdom of his
doctrine, though he be the last in the community.
But even if the whole community should by mutual consent elect a man who
agreeth to connive at their evil ways (which God forbid) and these
irregularities in some come to the knowledge of the Bishop to whose diocese the
place belongeth, or to neighboring Abbots, or Christian people, let them not
permit the intrigue of the wicked to succeed, but let them appoint a worthy
steward over the house of God, knowing that they shall receive a bountiful
reward for this action, if they do it with a pure intention and godly zeal;
whereas, on the other hand, they commit a sin if they neglect it.
Martyrology-April 21st
Roman Martyrology-April 21st-on this date in
various years-
For 2011 The Lord's Supper, when Christ Jesus, the day before he was crucified for our salvation, gave to his disciples the mysteries of his Body and Blood, to be celebrated by them.
At Canterbury, England, St. Anselm, bishop, confessor, and doctor of
the Church, renowned for sanctity and learning.
In Persia, the birthday of St. Simeon, bishop of Seleucia and
Ctesiphon. He was arrested by order of Sapor, king of Persia, loaded with
irons, and presented to the iniquitous tribunals. As he refused to adore
the sun, and openly and constantly bore testimony to Jesus Christ, he was
confined for a long time in a dungeon with one hundred other confessors, some of
whom were bishops. others priests, others clerics of various ranks.
Afterwards, Usthazanes, the king's foster-father, who had been converted from
apostasy by Simeon, endured martyrdom with great constancy. The day after,
which was the anniversary of our Lord's Passion, the companions of Simeon whom
he had feelingly exhorted, were beheaded before his eyes, after which he met the
same fate. With him suffered also several distinguished men: Abdechalas
and Ananias, his priests, with Pusicius, the head of the royal workmen.
This last having encouraged Ananias, who seemed to falter, died a cruel death,
having his tongue drawn out through a perforation made in his neck. After
him, his daughter, who was a consecrated virgin, was put to death.
At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Arátor, a priest, Fortunatus, Felix,
Silvius, and Vitalis, who all died in prison.
At Nicomedia, the holy martyrs Apollo, Isacius, and Codratus, who
suffered under the Emperor Diocletian. The last of these was slain by the
sword, and a few days later the other two died from starvation in prison,
meriting also the crown of martyrdom.
At Antioch, St. Anastasius the Sinaite, bishop.
At Wertingen in Bavaria, St. Conrad of Parzham, confessor, of the
Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, outstanding both for prayer and for love of
neighbour. Being renowned for miracles, Pope Pius XI enrolled him among
the number of the saints.
And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors,
and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God. |
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