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On Trust in God in all Trouble [III]
O righteous Father, ever to be praised, now is the hour of Thy
servant's trial. Father, worthy of all love, it is right that I should
now suffer something for Thy sake. 0 Father, ever to be honoured, the
hour has come (John 16:32) which has lain in Thy foreknowledge from
all eternity, when for a while Thy servant will seem utterly defeated;
yet let him inwardly feel Thy presence. He will be maligned and
humiliated, a failure in the eyes of men, broken by suffering and
sickness, that with Thee he may rise again in the light of a new dawn,
and receive glory in Heaven. This, most holy Father, is by Your
appointment, and all is done as Thou hast ordained.
--Thomas à Kempis --Imitation of Christ Bk 3 Ch 50
<<>><<>><<>>
10 April – Blessed Marcus Fantuzzi OFM
Priest and Friar of the Friars Minor, renowned Preacher, Superior,
then Vicar General of the Observant Friars Minor. Born in c 1405 at
Bologna, Italy as Pace or Pasotto and died on 10 April 1479 at
Piacenza, Italy of natural causes. Also known as – Marcus Fantucci,
Mark Fantucci, Marcus of Bologna, Pace, Pasotto. Additional Memorial –
19 April on some local calendars.
The Roman Martyrology reads: “In Piacenza, Blessed Marcus Fantuzzi of
Bologna, Priest of the Order of Minors, distinguished for his piety,
prudence and preaching.”
Among the beautiful Palaces in Bologna, which, to this day, gives
evidence of the glory enjoyed by this City in the Middle Ages, one of
the most beautiful is the Palace of the Fantuzzi. Marcus was born
there, in the year c 1405, the only son of this wealthy patrician
family.
When Blessed Marcus had completed his studies in philosophy as well as
in civil and ecclesiastical law, at the University of his native City
and the question of choosing a state of life arose, this generous
young man, for whom the glory of his world was too insignificant, went
to the door of the poor Franciscan Convent and asked to be admitted
there.
Marcus received the habit on the Feast of his holy Patron, St Mark. He
was then twenty-six years old. Blessed James Primadizzi was charged to
initiate him in the religious life and St Bernardine of Siena was his
teacher in theology. Under such direction, Marcus made rapid progress
in perfection and, within a few years, had developed into so perfect a
religious, that he was appointed Guardian of the Convent of Fonte
Colombo, that venerable abode where our Divine Saviour dictated the
holy Rule to St Francis.
Marcus was ever zealous for the faithful observance of the holy Rule.
After he had given proof of his sterling qualities as Superior in
several other Convents, he was elected Provincial and in the year
1452, Vicar General of the Observant Friars Minor. Later again, he had
to discharge the duties of this office for two terms announcing the
word of God to the people but above all, he was solicitous to maintain
the faithful observance of the Rule of his Convents.
When the King of Bosnia, who had lately been converted to the Faith by
the Friars Minor, imposed upon his subjects a special tax for the
support of the Convents, Marcus begged him to leave his people full
liberty in the matter, so that the benefactors might not lose their
merits and the spirit of poverty of his brethren might not suffer
injury. On the other hand, this wise director did not wish to impose
any precepts over and above those already laid down in the Rule.
Hence, when a suggestion was made, at one of the Chapters, that
perpetual abstinence should be imposed on all the religious, Father
Marcus would not permit its adoption, saying:
“Our perfection consists in the observance of our Rule. It can do no
good to add thereto anything more perfect, since in such cases, the
more perfect is enemy to that which is good.” More edifying than his
zeal and wisdom in the administration of his office, was the humility
he displayed when he completed his third period of administration. He
prostrated himself before his brethren and, with tears, accused
himself of the many faults which he believed he had committed, in the
administration of his office.
Because of his wisdom and zeal for the interests of the Church, Popes
Nicholas V, Callistus III, Pius II and Paul II held him in high
regard. The last named Pope wished even to raise him to the
Cardinalate but Father Marcus, however, withdrew from Rome and found a
way to evade this honour. It was not without the permission of God,
that for a time, Marcus received little consideration in the order but
the holy Friar bore all without a word of complaint.
Full of zeal for the honour of God and the salvation of souls, Blessed
Marcus preached everywhere with the fervour of an Apostle. In his
seventy-fourth year he still preached the Lenten sermons at Piacenza.
It was then that he was attacked by a fever that brought him close to
death’s door. He asked to see the Guardian of the Convent of the
Friars Minor, which was located in the suburbs of the City and said to
him:
“Father, although I am a great sinner and not worthy to die in your
Convent, still I beg you to grant me the privilege that I may be taken
to it.”
There, after devoutly receiving the Viaticum, Blessed Marcus Fantuzzi
died the death of the just in Holy Week, of the year 1479. His mortal
remains are kept in the Church of Santa Maria di Campagna. The cult,
paid to him, which had already been widespread for four centuries, was
confirmed by Pope Pius IX in 1868.
https://anastpaul.com/2022/04/10/
The Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
He knew that in a few days, He would be arrested as a malefactor and
Crucified between two thieves.
The ingratitude of men towards the Divine Redeemer was to go, even to
this length.
We also shall have our moments of happiness and of victory in life.
But, like Jesus, we must not trust too much in the joys and conquests
of this world.
The warning of the Holy Spirit, that “the end of joy may be sorrow”
(Prov 14:13), is unfortunately, only too true.
Earthy happiness lasts for a short time and ends in grief.
So we must seek the true and lasting happiness which comes from Divine
grace and from constant conformity with the will of God.
This happiness will never pass away but will become everlasting in Heaven.”
by Antonio Cardinal Bacci
Then he cometh to his disciples, and saith to them: Sleep ye now and take your rest; behold the hour is at hand, and the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[Matthew 26:45] DRV
“Hosanna!”—which means : “Save!”
“Hosanna to You Who are in the highest.
O Almighty, save those who are humbled.
Have mercy on us,
in consideration of our palms,
may the palms we wave move Your Heart,
You who come to call Adam”…
--St Romanus the Melodist (c 490-c 556)
Saint Quote:
If we look forward to receiving God's mercy, we can never fail to do
good so long as we have the strength. For if we share with the poor,
out of love for God, whatever he has given to us, we shall receive
according to his promise a hundredfold in eternal happiness. What a
fine profit, what a blessed reward! With outstretched arms he begs us
to turn toward him, to weep for our sins, and to become the servants
of love, first for ourselves, then for our neighbors. Just as water
extinguishes a fire, so love wipes away sin.
--Saint John of God
Bible Quote:
Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver,
from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers:
But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and
undefiled (1 Peter 1:18-19) DRV
<><><><>
Ad Te, Beate Joseph
To Thee, O Blessed Joseph
By Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)
O most watchful Guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ.
O most loving father, ward off from us,
every contagion of error
and corrupting influence.
O our most mighty protector,
be propitious to us
and from heaven assist us
in our struggle with the power of darkness
and, as once you rescued the Child Jesus
from deadly peril,
so now protect God’s Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy
and from all adversity.
Shield, too, each one of us
by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example
and your aid, we may be able
to live piously, to die holy
and to obtain eternal happiness in Heaven.
Amen
O righteous Father, ever to be praised, now is the hour of Thy
servant's trial. Father, worthy of all love, it is right that I should
now suffer something for Thy sake. 0 Father, ever to be honoured, the
hour has come (John 16:32) which has lain in Thy foreknowledge from
all eternity, when for a while Thy servant will seem utterly defeated;
yet let him inwardly feel Thy presence. He will be maligned and
humiliated, a failure in the eyes of men, broken by suffering and
sickness, that with Thee he may rise again in the light of a new dawn,
and receive glory in Heaven. This, most holy Father, is by Your
appointment, and all is done as Thou hast ordained.
--Thomas à Kempis --Imitation of Christ Bk 3 Ch 50
<<>><<>><<>>
10 April – Blessed Marcus Fantuzzi OFM
Priest and Friar of the Friars Minor, renowned Preacher, Superior,
then Vicar General of the Observant Friars Minor. Born in c 1405 at
Bologna, Italy as Pace or Pasotto and died on 10 April 1479 at
Piacenza, Italy of natural causes. Also known as – Marcus Fantucci,
Mark Fantucci, Marcus of Bologna, Pace, Pasotto. Additional Memorial –
19 April on some local calendars.
The Roman Martyrology reads: “In Piacenza, Blessed Marcus Fantuzzi of
Bologna, Priest of the Order of Minors, distinguished for his piety,
prudence and preaching.”
Among the beautiful Palaces in Bologna, which, to this day, gives
evidence of the glory enjoyed by this City in the Middle Ages, one of
the most beautiful is the Palace of the Fantuzzi. Marcus was born
there, in the year c 1405, the only son of this wealthy patrician
family.
When Blessed Marcus had completed his studies in philosophy as well as
in civil and ecclesiastical law, at the University of his native City
and the question of choosing a state of life arose, this generous
young man, for whom the glory of his world was too insignificant, went
to the door of the poor Franciscan Convent and asked to be admitted
there.
Marcus received the habit on the Feast of his holy Patron, St Mark. He
was then twenty-six years old. Blessed James Primadizzi was charged to
initiate him in the religious life and St Bernardine of Siena was his
teacher in theology. Under such direction, Marcus made rapid progress
in perfection and, within a few years, had developed into so perfect a
religious, that he was appointed Guardian of the Convent of Fonte
Colombo, that venerable abode where our Divine Saviour dictated the
holy Rule to St Francis.
Marcus was ever zealous for the faithful observance of the holy Rule.
After he had given proof of his sterling qualities as Superior in
several other Convents, he was elected Provincial and in the year
1452, Vicar General of the Observant Friars Minor. Later again, he had
to discharge the duties of this office for two terms announcing the
word of God to the people but above all, he was solicitous to maintain
the faithful observance of the Rule of his Convents.
When the King of Bosnia, who had lately been converted to the Faith by
the Friars Minor, imposed upon his subjects a special tax for the
support of the Convents, Marcus begged him to leave his people full
liberty in the matter, so that the benefactors might not lose their
merits and the spirit of poverty of his brethren might not suffer
injury. On the other hand, this wise director did not wish to impose
any precepts over and above those already laid down in the Rule.
Hence, when a suggestion was made, at one of the Chapters, that
perpetual abstinence should be imposed on all the religious, Father
Marcus would not permit its adoption, saying:
“Our perfection consists in the observance of our Rule. It can do no
good to add thereto anything more perfect, since in such cases, the
more perfect is enemy to that which is good.” More edifying than his
zeal and wisdom in the administration of his office, was the humility
he displayed when he completed his third period of administration. He
prostrated himself before his brethren and, with tears, accused
himself of the many faults which he believed he had committed, in the
administration of his office.
Because of his wisdom and zeal for the interests of the Church, Popes
Nicholas V, Callistus III, Pius II and Paul II held him in high
regard. The last named Pope wished even to raise him to the
Cardinalate but Father Marcus, however, withdrew from Rome and found a
way to evade this honour. It was not without the permission of God,
that for a time, Marcus received little consideration in the order but
the holy Friar bore all without a word of complaint.
Full of zeal for the honour of God and the salvation of souls, Blessed
Marcus preached everywhere with the fervour of an Apostle. In his
seventy-fourth year he still preached the Lenten sermons at Piacenza.
It was then that he was attacked by a fever that brought him close to
death’s door. He asked to see the Guardian of the Convent of the
Friars Minor, which was located in the suburbs of the City and said to
him:
“Father, although I am a great sinner and not worthy to die in your
Convent, still I beg you to grant me the privilege that I may be taken
to it.”
There, after devoutly receiving the Viaticum, Blessed Marcus Fantuzzi
died the death of the just in Holy Week, of the year 1479. His mortal
remains are kept in the Church of Santa Maria di Campagna. The cult,
paid to him, which had already been widespread for four centuries, was
confirmed by Pope Pius IX in 1868.
https://anastpaul.com/2022/04/10/
The Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
He knew that in a few days, He would be arrested as a malefactor and
Crucified between two thieves.
The ingratitude of men towards the Divine Redeemer was to go, even to
this length.
We also shall have our moments of happiness and of victory in life.
But, like Jesus, we must not trust too much in the joys and conquests
of this world.
The warning of the Holy Spirit, that “the end of joy may be sorrow”
(Prov 14:13), is unfortunately, only too true.
Earthy happiness lasts for a short time and ends in grief.
So we must seek the true and lasting happiness which comes from Divine
grace and from constant conformity with the will of God.
This happiness will never pass away but will become everlasting in Heaven.”
by Antonio Cardinal Bacci
Then he cometh to his disciples, and saith to them: Sleep ye now and take your rest; behold the hour is at hand, and the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[Matthew 26:45] DRV
“Hosanna!”—which means : “Save!”
“Hosanna to You Who are in the highest.
O Almighty, save those who are humbled.
Have mercy on us,
in consideration of our palms,
may the palms we wave move Your Heart,
You who come to call Adam”…
--St Romanus the Melodist (c 490-c 556)
Saint Quote:
If we look forward to receiving God's mercy, we can never fail to do
good so long as we have the strength. For if we share with the poor,
out of love for God, whatever he has given to us, we shall receive
according to his promise a hundredfold in eternal happiness. What a
fine profit, what a blessed reward! With outstretched arms he begs us
to turn toward him, to weep for our sins, and to become the servants
of love, first for ourselves, then for our neighbors. Just as water
extinguishes a fire, so love wipes away sin.
--Saint John of God
Bible Quote:
Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver,
from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers:
But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and
undefiled (1 Peter 1:18-19) DRV
<><><><>
Ad Te, Beate Joseph
To Thee, O Blessed Joseph
By Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)
O most watchful Guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ.
O most loving father, ward off from us,
every contagion of error
and corrupting influence.
O our most mighty protector,
be propitious to us
and from heaven assist us
in our struggle with the power of darkness
and, as once you rescued the Child Jesus
from deadly peril,
so now protect God’s Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy
and from all adversity.
Shield, too, each one of us
by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example
and your aid, we may be able
to live piously, to die holy
and to obtain eternal happiness in Heaven.
Amen
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