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The Inner Teacher
"There is a Master within who teaches us. Christ is our Master, and
his inspiration teaches us. Where his inspiration and his unction are
lacking, it is in vain that words resound in our ears. As Paul the
Apostle said: 'I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made
it grow.'
Therefore, whether we plant or whether we water by our words, we are
nothing. It is God who gives the increase; his unction teaches you all
things."
--St. Augustine--Sermon on 1 John 3, 13
Prayer: You, Lord, are the unfailing light, and from you I sought to
know the existence, nature, and worth of all things, as I listened to
your teaching and commandments.
--St. Augustine--Confessions 10, 40
<<>><<>><<>>
January 18th - St. Deicolus, Abbot.
(also known as Deel, Deicola, Deicuil, Delle, Desle, Dichul, Dicuil)
Born in Leinster, Ireland, c. 530; died in Lure (diocese of Besançon),
France, c. 625. Deicolus, the elder brother of Saint Gall, was one of
the 12 disciples of Saint Columbanus who accompanied him to France in
576 and helped to found the great abbey of Luxeuil. Deicolus worked
with Columbanus in Austrasia and Burgundy. Though life was not easy,
Deicolus was known for the peace and joy that radiated from his soul
and could be seen on his face. Columbanus once asked him, "Why are you
always smiling?" He simply answered, "Because no one can take God from
me."
When Columbanus was expelled by Thierry in 610, Deicolus succumbed to
fatigue just a few miles from Luxeuil. Columbanus blessed the monk who
was unable to accompany him into exile because of his age. Deicolus
wandered a bit in the forest region. When he became thirsty with no
water in sight, he knelt down in prayer. Miraculously, a spring gushed
forth under his walking stick. He settled where the water arose at
Lure (Lutra) in the Vosges.
But the spring is not the only miracle attributed to Deicolus. The
pastor of the nearby chapel of Saint Martin objected to the saint
coming there each night to pray. He was troubled by the stranger for
whom "doors opened without keys." Soon, however, a community gathered
around the ancient monk. King Clothaire provided funds for the
monastery he founded on the site. There Deicolus retired to live as a
hermit until his death.
His lonely mountain cell was the beginning of the city of Lure in
northeastern France. The abbots of Lure were made princes of the Holy
Roman Empire more than 1,000 years later. Deicolus's cultus is still
strong around Lure, where even at the end of the 19th century
children's clothes were washed in the spring because it was reputed to
cure childhood illnesses. Deicolus teaches us that joyful souls
delight the Lord and others (Attwater2, Benedictines, Coulson, D'Arcy,
Daniel-Rops, Delaney, Dubois, Encyclopedia, Gougaud, McCarthy,
Montague, Tommasini, Walsh).
Saint Deicolus is pictured as a hermit. A wild boar hunted by King
Clothair takes refuge at his feet. Sometimes there is a ray of light
on him (Roeder).
Saint Quote:
"Although in entering religion and taking care not to offend God, we
may appear to have done everything, ah! how often certain worms
remain, which do not allow themselves to be perceived until they have
gnawed away our virtues! Such worms are self-love, self-esteem, harsh
judgments of others, though in trifles, and a great want of charity
towards our neighbor. But if, indeed, by dragging on, we satisfy our
obligations, we do not do it with that perfection which God would
expect of us."
--St. Teresa
Bible Quote:
When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of
king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.
Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen
his star in the east, and are come to adore him. (Matthew 2:1-2)
<><><><>
Training your soul
Your life has been given to you mainly for the purpose of training
your soul. This life we live is not so much for the body as for the
soul. We often choose the way of life that best suits the body, not
the way that best suits the soul. God wants you to choose what suits
the soul as well as the body. Accept this belief and a wonderful
molding of character is the result. Reject it and God's purpose for
your life is frustrated, and your spiritual progress is delayed. Your
soul is being trained by the good you choose. Thus the purpose of your
life is being accomplished.
--Twenty-Four Hours a Day
"There is a Master within who teaches us. Christ is our Master, and
his inspiration teaches us. Where his inspiration and his unction are
lacking, it is in vain that words resound in our ears. As Paul the
Apostle said: 'I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made
it grow.'
Therefore, whether we plant or whether we water by our words, we are
nothing. It is God who gives the increase; his unction teaches you all
things."
--St. Augustine--Sermon on 1 John 3, 13
Prayer: You, Lord, are the unfailing light, and from you I sought to
know the existence, nature, and worth of all things, as I listened to
your teaching and commandments.
--St. Augustine--Confessions 10, 40
<<>><<>><<>>
January 18th - St. Deicolus, Abbot.
(also known as Deel, Deicola, Deicuil, Delle, Desle, Dichul, Dicuil)
Born in Leinster, Ireland, c. 530; died in Lure (diocese of Besançon),
France, c. 625. Deicolus, the elder brother of Saint Gall, was one of
the 12 disciples of Saint Columbanus who accompanied him to France in
576 and helped to found the great abbey of Luxeuil. Deicolus worked
with Columbanus in Austrasia and Burgundy. Though life was not easy,
Deicolus was known for the peace and joy that radiated from his soul
and could be seen on his face. Columbanus once asked him, "Why are you
always smiling?" He simply answered, "Because no one can take God from
me."
When Columbanus was expelled by Thierry in 610, Deicolus succumbed to
fatigue just a few miles from Luxeuil. Columbanus blessed the monk who
was unable to accompany him into exile because of his age. Deicolus
wandered a bit in the forest region. When he became thirsty with no
water in sight, he knelt down in prayer. Miraculously, a spring gushed
forth under his walking stick. He settled where the water arose at
Lure (Lutra) in the Vosges.
But the spring is not the only miracle attributed to Deicolus. The
pastor of the nearby chapel of Saint Martin objected to the saint
coming there each night to pray. He was troubled by the stranger for
whom "doors opened without keys." Soon, however, a community gathered
around the ancient monk. King Clothaire provided funds for the
monastery he founded on the site. There Deicolus retired to live as a
hermit until his death.
His lonely mountain cell was the beginning of the city of Lure in
northeastern France. The abbots of Lure were made princes of the Holy
Roman Empire more than 1,000 years later. Deicolus's cultus is still
strong around Lure, where even at the end of the 19th century
children's clothes were washed in the spring because it was reputed to
cure childhood illnesses. Deicolus teaches us that joyful souls
delight the Lord and others (Attwater2, Benedictines, Coulson, D'Arcy,
Daniel-Rops, Delaney, Dubois, Encyclopedia, Gougaud, McCarthy,
Montague, Tommasini, Walsh).
Saint Deicolus is pictured as a hermit. A wild boar hunted by King
Clothair takes refuge at his feet. Sometimes there is a ray of light
on him (Roeder).
Saint Quote:
"Although in entering religion and taking care not to offend God, we
may appear to have done everything, ah! how often certain worms
remain, which do not allow themselves to be perceived until they have
gnawed away our virtues! Such worms are self-love, self-esteem, harsh
judgments of others, though in trifles, and a great want of charity
towards our neighbor. But if, indeed, by dragging on, we satisfy our
obligations, we do not do it with that perfection which God would
expect of us."
--St. Teresa
Bible Quote:
When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of
king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.
Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen
his star in the east, and are come to adore him. (Matthew 2:1-2)
<><><><>
Training your soul
Your life has been given to you mainly for the purpose of training
your soul. This life we live is not so much for the body as for the
soul. We often choose the way of life that best suits the body, not
the way that best suits the soul. God wants you to choose what suits
the soul as well as the body. Accept this belief and a wonderful
molding of character is the result. Reject it and God's purpose for
your life is frustrated, and your spiritual progress is delayed. Your
soul is being trained by the good you choose. Thus the purpose of your
life is being accomplished.
--Twenty-Four Hours a Day
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