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-- Matthew 6:34 --
Be not therefore solicitous for to morrow; for the morrow will be
solicitous for itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.
[Mt. 6:34] DRB
====================
"O Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you!"--Psalm 84:12.
Trust the Lord one day at a time. This keeps you close to him,
responsive to his will. Trust is not a natural response, but the Holy
Spirit within you is your resident tutor, helping you with this
supernatural endeavor. Yield to His gentle touch, be sensitive to His
prompting. Exert your will to trust the Lord in all circumstances. He
will equip you to get through the day victoriously, as you live in
deep dependence on Him. Tomorrow is busy worrying about itself, don't
get tangled up in its worry webs. Trust the Lord one day at a time.
<<>><<>><<>>
15 June – St Vitus
(c290 in Sicily – c303 age 12–13 in Lucania, modern-day Basilicata, Italy).
Patron against animal attacks, against dog bites, against epilepsy;
epileptics, against lightning, against over-sleeping, against
rheumatic chorea or Saint Vitus Dance, against snake bites, against
storms, against wild beasts, of actors, comedians; comediennes,
dancers, dogs, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Serbia, 17 cities. Attributes
– depicted in a cauldron, with a dog and or a rooster.
Saint Vitus lived during the joint reigns of two Roman Emperors. The
Roman Emperor Maximian, who was Roman Emperor for the Western Empire
from 286 to 305 and Diocletian (r.284-305). who mounted some of the
fiercest persecutions of the early Church especially in the East of
the Roman Empire. This was an extremely dangerous time to adhere to
the Christian faith due to persecutions of the Roman Emperors. St
Vitus was the son of a Sicilian senator named Hylas. The family
adhered to the Pagan Roman Gods but at the age of twelve Vitus
converted to Christianity. His father was so furious that he had his
son and his associates arrested and whipped. They were released and
escaped to Rome. His links with Roman nobility gained Vitus access to
the royal court of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It is said that Vitus
cured the son of the Emperor of evil spirits. A sacrifice to the Roman
gods was planned in thanks for the cure Vitus was unable to
participate due his Christian beliefs and when this emerged he was
accused of being a sorcerer and practising magic to effect the cure.
He and his friends were arrested and condemned to death in the arena.
Legend tells that the wild beasts and lions refused to attack Vitus
and he was killed by the terrible fate of being boiled in oil.
The veneration of the martyrs spread rapidly in Southern Italy and
Sicily, Pope Gregory the Great mentions a monastery dedicated to Vitus
in Sicily. The veneration of St. Vitus, the chief saint of the group,
also appeared very early at Rome. Pope Gelasius I (492-496) mentions a
shrine dedicated to him and at Rome in the seventh century the chapel
of a deaconry was dedicated to him.
In 756 AD, it is said that the relics of St. Vitus were brought to the
monastery of St-Denis by Abbot Fulrad. They were later presented to
Abbot Warin of Corvey in Germany, who solemnly transferred some of
them to this abbey in 836. From Corvey the veneration of St Vitus
spread throughout Westphalia and in the districts of eastern and
northern Germany. His cult grew in Prague, Bohemia when, in 925 A.D.,
king Henry I of Germany presented as a gift the bones of one hand of
St. Vitus to Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia. Since then, this relic has
been a sacred treasure in the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.
Saint Vitus is one of the Fourteen Martyrs who give aid in times of
trouble. He is specifically invoked against chorea, which is called
St. Vitus Dance.
Celebrating St Vitus’ Memorial and the Cathedral in his honour in
Prague, Czech Republic, the country for which he is a Patron. The
Image below is the Chapel of St Vitus within the Cathedral.
See
https://anastpaul.com/2017/06/15/
To many people, St. Vitus Cathedral is Prague Castle. While the Prague
Castle complex houses many buildings, St. Vitus is the one that
dominates the skyline wherever you are in the city. St. Vitus
Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Víta) is a Gothic masterpiece and the
spiritual symbol of the Czech state.
The cathedral was commissioned by Charles IV. Construction began in
1344 on the site of an earlier 10th century rotunda. Its original
builders, Matthias of Arras and later Peter Parler, constructed the
chancel with a ring of chapels – St. Wenceslas Chapel, the Golden
Portal and the lower section of the main steeple. However, it took
almost six centuries to complete, with the final phase of construction
in the period 1873-1929. Below is St Wenceslas Chapel which is
decorated with frescoes and semi-precious stones. A door in the
south-western corner of the chapel leads to the Crown Chamber, in
which the Bohemian Coronation Jewels are stored.
As well as being the largest and most important Basilica in Prague,
St. Vitus Cathedral has also overseen the coronation of Czech kings
and queens. In the chancel of the cathedral, in front of the high
altar, is the royal mausoleum. Below this, in the crypt, there are the
royal tombs. Czech kings and queens and patron saints of the country
are interred here.
The Great South Tower of the Cathedral was founded in the late 14th
century and reconstructed in the 16th and 18th centuries. The tower
holds the largest bell in the Czech Republic, called Zikmund, which
dates from the 16th century. Visitors can climb the Great South Tower,
see the bell partway up and enjoy spectacular views over the city from
the top. The tower has 287 narrow, winding steps and is more than 90
metres high.
REFLECTION
“Gluttony should be destroyed by self-control; unchastity by desire
for God and longing for the blessings held in store; avarice by
compassion for the poor; anger by goodwill and love for all men;
worldly dejection by spiritual joy; listlessness by patience,
perseverance and offering thanks to God; self-esteem by doing good in
secret and by praying constantly with a contrite heart; and pride by
not judging or despising anyone in the manner of the boastful
Pharisee, and by considering oneself the least of all men.”
..St John Damascene (675-749) – Doctor of the Church
Bible Quotes:
"The angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, ... Behold thou shalt conceive
in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name
Jesus. ... And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because
I know not man [because, before God, I have vowed perpetual
virginity]?" (Luke 1:30-31, 34)
Saint Quote:
My hope is in Christ, who strengthens the weakest by His Divine help.
I can do all in Him who strengthens me. His Power is infinite, and if
I lean on him, it will be mine. His Wisdom is infinite, and if I look
to Him for counsel, I shall not be deceived. His Goodness is infinite,
and if my trust is stayed in Him, I shall not be abandoned.
-- Pope Saint Pius X
Bible Quote:
My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. [James 2:1] RSVCE
<><><><>
Daily Offering to the Sacred Heart
O my God!
I offer You all my actions of this day
for the intentions and for the glory
of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart,
my every thought,
my simplest works,
by uniting them to His infinite merits;
and I wish to make reparation for my sins
by casting them into the furnace
of His Merciful Love.
O my God! I ask of You for myself
and for those whom I hold dear,
the grace to fulfill perfectly Your Holy Will,
to accept for love of You
the joys and sorrows of this passing life,
so that we may one day be united together
in heaven for all Eternity. Amen
--By St Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Be not therefore solicitous for to morrow; for the morrow will be
solicitous for itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.
[Mt. 6:34] DRB
====================
"O Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you!"--Psalm 84:12.
Trust the Lord one day at a time. This keeps you close to him,
responsive to his will. Trust is not a natural response, but the Holy
Spirit within you is your resident tutor, helping you with this
supernatural endeavor. Yield to His gentle touch, be sensitive to His
prompting. Exert your will to trust the Lord in all circumstances. He
will equip you to get through the day victoriously, as you live in
deep dependence on Him. Tomorrow is busy worrying about itself, don't
get tangled up in its worry webs. Trust the Lord one day at a time.
<<>><<>><<>>
15 June – St Vitus
(c290 in Sicily – c303 age 12–13 in Lucania, modern-day Basilicata, Italy).
Patron against animal attacks, against dog bites, against epilepsy;
epileptics, against lightning, against over-sleeping, against
rheumatic chorea or Saint Vitus Dance, against snake bites, against
storms, against wild beasts, of actors, comedians; comediennes,
dancers, dogs, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Serbia, 17 cities. Attributes
– depicted in a cauldron, with a dog and or a rooster.
Saint Vitus lived during the joint reigns of two Roman Emperors. The
Roman Emperor Maximian, who was Roman Emperor for the Western Empire
from 286 to 305 and Diocletian (r.284-305). who mounted some of the
fiercest persecutions of the early Church especially in the East of
the Roman Empire. This was an extremely dangerous time to adhere to
the Christian faith due to persecutions of the Roman Emperors. St
Vitus was the son of a Sicilian senator named Hylas. The family
adhered to the Pagan Roman Gods but at the age of twelve Vitus
converted to Christianity. His father was so furious that he had his
son and his associates arrested and whipped. They were released and
escaped to Rome. His links with Roman nobility gained Vitus access to
the royal court of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It is said that Vitus
cured the son of the Emperor of evil spirits. A sacrifice to the Roman
gods was planned in thanks for the cure Vitus was unable to
participate due his Christian beliefs and when this emerged he was
accused of being a sorcerer and practising magic to effect the cure.
He and his friends were arrested and condemned to death in the arena.
Legend tells that the wild beasts and lions refused to attack Vitus
and he was killed by the terrible fate of being boiled in oil.
The veneration of the martyrs spread rapidly in Southern Italy and
Sicily, Pope Gregory the Great mentions a monastery dedicated to Vitus
in Sicily. The veneration of St. Vitus, the chief saint of the group,
also appeared very early at Rome. Pope Gelasius I (492-496) mentions a
shrine dedicated to him and at Rome in the seventh century the chapel
of a deaconry was dedicated to him.
In 756 AD, it is said that the relics of St. Vitus were brought to the
monastery of St-Denis by Abbot Fulrad. They were later presented to
Abbot Warin of Corvey in Germany, who solemnly transferred some of
them to this abbey in 836. From Corvey the veneration of St Vitus
spread throughout Westphalia and in the districts of eastern and
northern Germany. His cult grew in Prague, Bohemia when, in 925 A.D.,
king Henry I of Germany presented as a gift the bones of one hand of
St. Vitus to Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia. Since then, this relic has
been a sacred treasure in the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.
Saint Vitus is one of the Fourteen Martyrs who give aid in times of
trouble. He is specifically invoked against chorea, which is called
St. Vitus Dance.
Celebrating St Vitus’ Memorial and the Cathedral in his honour in
Prague, Czech Republic, the country for which he is a Patron. The
Image below is the Chapel of St Vitus within the Cathedral.
See
https://anastpaul.com/2017/06/15/
To many people, St. Vitus Cathedral is Prague Castle. While the Prague
Castle complex houses many buildings, St. Vitus is the one that
dominates the skyline wherever you are in the city. St. Vitus
Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Víta) is a Gothic masterpiece and the
spiritual symbol of the Czech state.
The cathedral was commissioned by Charles IV. Construction began in
1344 on the site of an earlier 10th century rotunda. Its original
builders, Matthias of Arras and later Peter Parler, constructed the
chancel with a ring of chapels – St. Wenceslas Chapel, the Golden
Portal and the lower section of the main steeple. However, it took
almost six centuries to complete, with the final phase of construction
in the period 1873-1929. Below is St Wenceslas Chapel which is
decorated with frescoes and semi-precious stones. A door in the
south-western corner of the chapel leads to the Crown Chamber, in
which the Bohemian Coronation Jewels are stored.
As well as being the largest and most important Basilica in Prague,
St. Vitus Cathedral has also overseen the coronation of Czech kings
and queens. In the chancel of the cathedral, in front of the high
altar, is the royal mausoleum. Below this, in the crypt, there are the
royal tombs. Czech kings and queens and patron saints of the country
are interred here.
The Great South Tower of the Cathedral was founded in the late 14th
century and reconstructed in the 16th and 18th centuries. The tower
holds the largest bell in the Czech Republic, called Zikmund, which
dates from the 16th century. Visitors can climb the Great South Tower,
see the bell partway up and enjoy spectacular views over the city from
the top. The tower has 287 narrow, winding steps and is more than 90
metres high.
REFLECTION
“Gluttony should be destroyed by self-control; unchastity by desire
for God and longing for the blessings held in store; avarice by
compassion for the poor; anger by goodwill and love for all men;
worldly dejection by spiritual joy; listlessness by patience,
perseverance and offering thanks to God; self-esteem by doing good in
secret and by praying constantly with a contrite heart; and pride by
not judging or despising anyone in the manner of the boastful
Pharisee, and by considering oneself the least of all men.”
..St John Damascene (675-749) – Doctor of the Church
Bible Quotes:
"The angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, ... Behold thou shalt conceive
in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name
Jesus. ... And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because
I know not man [because, before God, I have vowed perpetual
virginity]?" (Luke 1:30-31, 34)
Saint Quote:
My hope is in Christ, who strengthens the weakest by His Divine help.
I can do all in Him who strengthens me. His Power is infinite, and if
I lean on him, it will be mine. His Wisdom is infinite, and if I look
to Him for counsel, I shall not be deceived. His Goodness is infinite,
and if my trust is stayed in Him, I shall not be abandoned.
-- Pope Saint Pius X
Bible Quote:
My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. [James 2:1] RSVCE
<><><><>
Daily Offering to the Sacred Heart
O my God!
I offer You all my actions of this day
for the intentions and for the glory
of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart,
my every thought,
my simplest works,
by uniting them to His infinite merits;
and I wish to make reparation for my sins
by casting them into the furnace
of His Merciful Love.
O my God! I ask of You for myself
and for those whom I hold dear,
the grace to fulfill perfectly Your Holy Will,
to accept for love of You
the joys and sorrows of this passing life,
so that we may one day be united together
in heaven for all Eternity. Amen
--By St Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
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