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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: Rule-April 9/Martyrology-April 10 |
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The reading appointed from the Rule of St. Benedict for this day:
CHAPTER LVI
Of the Abbot's Table
Let the Abbot's table always be with the guests and travelers. When, however,
there are no guests, let it be in his power to invite any of the brethren he
desireth. Let him provide, however, that one or two of the seniors always remain
with the brethren for the sake of discipline.
Martyrology-April 10th
Roman Martyrology-April 10th-on this date in various years-
At Babylon, the prophet Ezechiel, who was put to death by a judge of the people
of Israel because he reproved him for worshipping idols. He was buried in the
sepulchre of Sem and Arphaxad, ancestors of Abraham. Many people were in the
habit of going to his tomb to pray.
At Rome, the birthday of many holy martyrs, whom Pope St. Alexander baptized
while he was in prison. The prefect Aurelian had them all put in an old ship,
taken to the deep sea, and drowned with stones tied to their necks.
At Alexandria, during the persecution of Maximian, the holy martyrs Apollonius,
a priest, and five others who were drowned in the sea.
In Africa, under Emperor Decius and the prefect Fortunian, the holy martyrs
Terence, Africanus, Pompey, and their companions, who were scourged, racked and
subjected to other torments. Their martyrdom ended by beheading.
At Ghent in Flanders, St. Macarius, bishop of Antioch, celebrated for virtues
and miracles.
At Valladolid in Spain, St. Michael of the Saints, confessor, of the Order of
Discalced Trinitarians for the Redemption of Captives, a man known for his
upright life, his penitential spirit, and his great love of God. He was placed
on the roll of the saints by Pope Pius IX.
And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy
virgins.
R. Thanks be to God. |
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