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Christ's wounds bring healing and life
"The Lord of hosts was not signaling weakness as he gave sight to
the blind, made the crooked to stand upright, raised the dead to life
(Matthew 11:5), anticipated the effects of medicine at our prayers,
and cured those who sought after him. Those who merely touched the
fringe of his robe were healed (Mark 6:56). Surely you did not think
it was some divine weakness, you speculators, when you saw him
wounded. Indeed there were wounds that pierced his body (Matthew
27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 19:18, 31-37), but they did not
demonstrate weakness but strength. For from these wounds flowed life
to all, from the One who was the life of all."
by Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 A.D.(excerpt from ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
4.5.54–55.16)
<<>><<>><<>>
14 February – Saint Modestinus of Avellino
(c 245-311)
Bishop Martyr. Confessor, Missionary, miracle-worker. Also known as –
Modestinus of Mercogliano, Modestin…Modestino… Additional Memorials –
10 June (re-internment of relics), 13 August on some calendars.
Patronages – Avellino, Italy, City of (given in 1220 by Ruggiero of
Avellino). Avellino, Italy, Diocese of (given in 1220 by Ruggiero of
Avellino), Mercogliano, Italy.
Modestinus was born in Antioch in c 245 of a noble family. In 302 he
was Consecrated Bishop of the City and Patriarch of the region of
Antioch. During the persecution of Diocletian (year 303), he retired
to a hermitage on Mount Silpio,. But in 310 he returned to his See.
He preached the Gospel of Christ and performed numerous miracles and
cures. Arrested and tortured, he was released from prison by the
faithful of his Diocese. Modestinus, with his collaborators
Fiorentinus a Priest and Flavianus a Deacon, left to travel to Italy.
They arrived by sea in Locri (in Calabria) where they preached the
Gospel, were arrested again and taken to prison in Sibari. According
to tradition, they were freed by the Archangel Michael.
They left by sea and reached near Avellino – it is believed that St
Michael led the Saint to the regions that most needed the Gospel
teachings and the truth of Christ. It is reported that Modestinus and
his assistants were successful in their preaching, converting and
Baptising around 4,000 souls in one area. Modestinus performed many
miracles and cures.
Again they were arrested, imprisoned and tried by an envoy of the
Emperor Maxentius and taken to the place called the “Praetorium” where
they suffered Martyrdom wrapped in red-hot robes and burned to death.
They died in the night between 14 and 15 February in the year 311.
Their bodies were collected by the Christians and buried. A sign with
their names was placed on the graves. In St Modestinus Church, a
silver sculpture depicting a dove was placed on the tomb.
Their bodies, found in the summer of 1166, were taken to the Cathedral
of Avellino, where they are still preserved today in the Chapel of St
Modestinus. In 1220 they were appointed primary Patrons of the City
and of the Diocese of Avellino by the Bishop Ruggiero.
https://anastpaul.com/2022/02/14/
The Early Hours of the Day
“Unfortunately, there are many who never give the slightest thought to
God when they rise in the morning.
Or perhaps they think that a quick mechanical Sign of the Cross
satisfies all their religious obligations.
A good Catholic could not behave in this fashion.
He kneels to say his morning prayers and raises his mind and heart to
God in acts of thanksgiving, reparation and love.
Only in this way, can he begin the day with peace and confidence,
knowing that during it, he will have continual need of God’s
assistance.
If hitherto you have not behaved like this, make up your mind to begin
everyday in future, by offering yourself to God, along with all your
work, plans and worries.
This offering will be a wonderful spiritual advantage throughout the day.”
--Antonio Cardinal Bacci
O Cyril and Methodius, inspired by God,
You became equal to the Apostles by your life.
Since you were teachers of the Slavs,
Intercede with the Master of all
That He may strengthen all Orthodox peoples in the True Faith,
And that He may grant peace to the world
And great mercy to our souls.
Saint Quote:
Alas! we have not as much love as we need! I mean that it would
require and infinite amount to have enough to love our God according
to His due; and yet, miserable that we are, we throw it away lavishly
upon vile and unworthy objects, as if we had a superfluity.
--St. Francis de Sales
Bible Quote:
Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good. (Rom. 12:21) DRB
<><><><>
Prayer To Be Faithful Of Serving God
Father in Heaven,
ever-living source of all that is good,
keep me faithful in serving You.
Help me to drink of Christ's Truth,
and fill my heart with His Love
so that I may serve You in faith
and love and reach eternal life.
In the Sacrament of the Eucharist
You give me the joy of sharing Your Life.
Keep me in Your presence.
Let me never be separated from You
and help me to do Your Will.
Saint Quote:
See God's will in everything, and to do His will with joy, out of love of Him.
--Blessed Maria Caridad Brader
"The Lord of hosts was not signaling weakness as he gave sight to
the blind, made the crooked to stand upright, raised the dead to life
(Matthew 11:5), anticipated the effects of medicine at our prayers,
and cured those who sought after him. Those who merely touched the
fringe of his robe were healed (Mark 6:56). Surely you did not think
it was some divine weakness, you speculators, when you saw him
wounded. Indeed there were wounds that pierced his body (Matthew
27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 19:18, 31-37), but they did not
demonstrate weakness but strength. For from these wounds flowed life
to all, from the One who was the life of all."
by Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 A.D.(excerpt from ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
4.5.54–55.16)
<<>><<>><<>>
14 February – Saint Modestinus of Avellino
(c 245-311)
Bishop Martyr. Confessor, Missionary, miracle-worker. Also known as –
Modestinus of Mercogliano, Modestin…Modestino… Additional Memorials –
10 June (re-internment of relics), 13 August on some calendars.
Patronages – Avellino, Italy, City of (given in 1220 by Ruggiero of
Avellino). Avellino, Italy, Diocese of (given in 1220 by Ruggiero of
Avellino), Mercogliano, Italy.
Modestinus was born in Antioch in c 245 of a noble family. In 302 he
was Consecrated Bishop of the City and Patriarch of the region of
Antioch. During the persecution of Diocletian (year 303), he retired
to a hermitage on Mount Silpio,. But in 310 he returned to his See.
He preached the Gospel of Christ and performed numerous miracles and
cures. Arrested and tortured, he was released from prison by the
faithful of his Diocese. Modestinus, with his collaborators
Fiorentinus a Priest and Flavianus a Deacon, left to travel to Italy.
They arrived by sea in Locri (in Calabria) where they preached the
Gospel, were arrested again and taken to prison in Sibari. According
to tradition, they were freed by the Archangel Michael.
They left by sea and reached near Avellino – it is believed that St
Michael led the Saint to the regions that most needed the Gospel
teachings and the truth of Christ. It is reported that Modestinus and
his assistants were successful in their preaching, converting and
Baptising around 4,000 souls in one area. Modestinus performed many
miracles and cures.
Again they were arrested, imprisoned and tried by an envoy of the
Emperor Maxentius and taken to the place called the “Praetorium” where
they suffered Martyrdom wrapped in red-hot robes and burned to death.
They died in the night between 14 and 15 February in the year 311.
Their bodies were collected by the Christians and buried. A sign with
their names was placed on the graves. In St Modestinus Church, a
silver sculpture depicting a dove was placed on the tomb.
Their bodies, found in the summer of 1166, were taken to the Cathedral
of Avellino, where they are still preserved today in the Chapel of St
Modestinus. In 1220 they were appointed primary Patrons of the City
and of the Diocese of Avellino by the Bishop Ruggiero.
https://anastpaul.com/2022/02/14/
The Early Hours of the Day
“Unfortunately, there are many who never give the slightest thought to
God when they rise in the morning.
Or perhaps they think that a quick mechanical Sign of the Cross
satisfies all their religious obligations.
A good Catholic could not behave in this fashion.
He kneels to say his morning prayers and raises his mind and heart to
God in acts of thanksgiving, reparation and love.
Only in this way, can he begin the day with peace and confidence,
knowing that during it, he will have continual need of God’s
assistance.
If hitherto you have not behaved like this, make up your mind to begin
everyday in future, by offering yourself to God, along with all your
work, plans and worries.
This offering will be a wonderful spiritual advantage throughout the day.”
--Antonio Cardinal Bacci
O Cyril and Methodius, inspired by God,
You became equal to the Apostles by your life.
Since you were teachers of the Slavs,
Intercede with the Master of all
That He may strengthen all Orthodox peoples in the True Faith,
And that He may grant peace to the world
And great mercy to our souls.
Saint Quote:
Alas! we have not as much love as we need! I mean that it would
require and infinite amount to have enough to love our God according
to His due; and yet, miserable that we are, we throw it away lavishly
upon vile and unworthy objects, as if we had a superfluity.
--St. Francis de Sales
Bible Quote:
Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good. (Rom. 12:21) DRB
<><><><>
Prayer To Be Faithful Of Serving God
Father in Heaven,
ever-living source of all that is good,
keep me faithful in serving You.
Help me to drink of Christ's Truth,
and fill my heart with His Love
so that I may serve You in faith
and love and reach eternal life.
In the Sacrament of the Eucharist
You give me the joy of sharing Your Life.
Keep me in Your presence.
Let me never be separated from You
and help me to do Your Will.
Saint Quote:
See God's will in everything, and to do His will with joy, out of love of Him.
--Blessed Maria Caridad Brader
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