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Draw near to God in humility
"Draw near to God in humility, by walking in his footsteps, and he
will draw near to you in his mercy, setting you free from all anxiety.
For nobody is far away from God in terms of physical distance; the
problem is one of attitudes and emotions."
The Venerable Bede, Commentary on the Epistle of St. James
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March 1st – St. Rudesind, Bishop, Abbot
(Galician: San Rosendo, Rudesindo; Latin: Rudesindus)
(November 26, 907—March 1, 977)
Saint Rudesindwas an Galician (NW Spain) bishop and abbot. He was born
into the nobility; his father was Count Gutiérre Menéndez (Latin:
Gutiher Ermegildi), brother-in-law to Ordoño II and supporter of
Alfonso III of León, and his mother was St. Ilduaria Eriz (Latin:
Hilduara Erici), a cousin to Alfonso III. Rudesind was related to the
abbess Saint Senorina. He became a Benedictine monk at a young age and
became bishop of Mondoñedo (Dumium) at the age of 18, succeeding his
uncle Albaric (Albarico, also known as Sabarico II).
He founded, under the Benedictine Rule, monasteries such as Saint John
of Caaveiro (San Xoán de Caaveiro) (934) and Celanova Abbey (September
12, 936).
To build Caaveiro, he managed to make his brother Fruela (Latin:
Froyla) and his cousin Jimena (Latin: Scemena) give up their rights to
the land of Villar, where he built this monastery.
In 955, he was named by King Ordoño III governor of the lands of
Celanova. Rudesind also had jurisdiction over the lands that extended
from Riocaldo (the southern boundary of Galicia) to Santa Maria de
Ortigueira (on the Cantabrian coast). Later, at the request of Elvira
Ramírez (Latin: Geloyra Renamiri), aunt of the future Ramiro III, he
was made governor of Galicia, from spring of 968 to early 969.[7]
He led forces against Norse and Moorish armies. The Moors had crossed
the Mondego and had reached the Minho.[8]
In 966, the Norsemen had raided Galicia and killed the warlord and
bishop of Santiago de Compostela Sisenand in battle, but Rudesind
later rallied the local forces and killed their leader Gundered.
Rudesind had already served as bishop of Mondoñedo - Dumio. After the
killing of Sisnand in the battle of Fornelos, Rudesind was appointed
administrator of the See of Iria Flavia, and he was in charge of that
diocese from 968 to 977. After 977, he retired from his sees (he was
succeeded at Compostela by Pelayo Rodríguez, a monk of Celanova).
Rudesind succeeded St. Franquila (originally from the monastery of
Ribas de Sil) as abbot of Celanova. As abbot of Celanova, he was a
leading figure of his time, and received visits from religious leaders
throughout Galicia and Portugal who wanted spiritual advice. A deacon
named Egila, in a donation that he made to Celanova, wrote this to
Rudesind: "To you, eminent bishop, Rudesind, holiest father, true
teacher, who teaches your subjects with your words and deeds...". He
earned a reputation for performing miracles.
In 1601, his relics were exhumed and placed in a silver urn at the
principal altar of the church of Celanova Abbey.
A legend told of Rudesind concerns his birth. His mother had had
previous children, but they had all died in infancy. When her husband
Gutierre went on an expedition to Coimbra with Alfonso III, Ilduara
accompanied him. She prayed at the hermitage of San Salvador on Mount
Coruba, after climbing up to it alone and barefoot. There she received
the knowledge, from Saint Michael, that she would bear a son who would
become not only a great leader of men but also a holy man. In
gratitude, she ordered the construction of a church there and remained
until Rudesind had been born. She wanted to baptize her son at San
Salvador, but the cart used to haul up the baptismal font broke down.
The workers went to get another cart. Meanwhile, however, Saint
Michael had the broken cart move up the hill on its own accord.
"Scripture says that God resists the arrogant but gives grace to the
humble. We should associate with those to whom God's grace has been
given."
--St. Clement, Bishop of Rome [m. 96?100 AD] Letter to the Corinthians I.30.2-3
Bible Quotes:
"Purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and
weep: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into
sorrow" (James 4:8-9)
"the death of sinners is very evil" - Ps 33:21
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Eucharistic Prayer of Akita
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, TRULY present in the Holy
Eucharist, I consecrate my body and soul to be
entirely one with Your Heart, being sacrificed at
every instant on all the altars of the world and
giving praise to the Father, pleading for the coming
of His Kingdom.
Please receive this humble offering of myself. Use me
as You will for the glory of the Father and the
salvation of souls.
Most Holy Mother of God, never let me be separated
from Your Divine Son. Please defend and protect me as
Your special child. Amen.
"Draw near to God in humility, by walking in his footsteps, and he
will draw near to you in his mercy, setting you free from all anxiety.
For nobody is far away from God in terms of physical distance; the
problem is one of attitudes and emotions."
The Venerable Bede, Commentary on the Epistle of St. James
<<>><<>><<>>
March 1st – St. Rudesind, Bishop, Abbot
(Galician: San Rosendo, Rudesindo; Latin: Rudesindus)
(November 26, 907—March 1, 977)
Saint Rudesindwas an Galician (NW Spain) bishop and abbot. He was born
into the nobility; his father was Count Gutiérre Menéndez (Latin:
Gutiher Ermegildi), brother-in-law to Ordoño II and supporter of
Alfonso III of León, and his mother was St. Ilduaria Eriz (Latin:
Hilduara Erici), a cousin to Alfonso III. Rudesind was related to the
abbess Saint Senorina. He became a Benedictine monk at a young age and
became bishop of Mondoñedo (Dumium) at the age of 18, succeeding his
uncle Albaric (Albarico, also known as Sabarico II).
He founded, under the Benedictine Rule, monasteries such as Saint John
of Caaveiro (San Xoán de Caaveiro) (934) and Celanova Abbey (September
12, 936).
To build Caaveiro, he managed to make his brother Fruela (Latin:
Froyla) and his cousin Jimena (Latin: Scemena) give up their rights to
the land of Villar, where he built this monastery.
In 955, he was named by King Ordoño III governor of the lands of
Celanova. Rudesind also had jurisdiction over the lands that extended
from Riocaldo (the southern boundary of Galicia) to Santa Maria de
Ortigueira (on the Cantabrian coast). Later, at the request of Elvira
Ramírez (Latin: Geloyra Renamiri), aunt of the future Ramiro III, he
was made governor of Galicia, from spring of 968 to early 969.[7]
He led forces against Norse and Moorish armies. The Moors had crossed
the Mondego and had reached the Minho.[8]
In 966, the Norsemen had raided Galicia and killed the warlord and
bishop of Santiago de Compostela Sisenand in battle, but Rudesind
later rallied the local forces and killed their leader Gundered.
Rudesind had already served as bishop of Mondoñedo - Dumio. After the
killing of Sisnand in the battle of Fornelos, Rudesind was appointed
administrator of the See of Iria Flavia, and he was in charge of that
diocese from 968 to 977. After 977, he retired from his sees (he was
succeeded at Compostela by Pelayo Rodríguez, a monk of Celanova).
Rudesind succeeded St. Franquila (originally from the monastery of
Ribas de Sil) as abbot of Celanova. As abbot of Celanova, he was a
leading figure of his time, and received visits from religious leaders
throughout Galicia and Portugal who wanted spiritual advice. A deacon
named Egila, in a donation that he made to Celanova, wrote this to
Rudesind: "To you, eminent bishop, Rudesind, holiest father, true
teacher, who teaches your subjects with your words and deeds...". He
earned a reputation for performing miracles.
In 1601, his relics were exhumed and placed in a silver urn at the
principal altar of the church of Celanova Abbey.
A legend told of Rudesind concerns his birth. His mother had had
previous children, but they had all died in infancy. When her husband
Gutierre went on an expedition to Coimbra with Alfonso III, Ilduara
accompanied him. She prayed at the hermitage of San Salvador on Mount
Coruba, after climbing up to it alone and barefoot. There she received
the knowledge, from Saint Michael, that she would bear a son who would
become not only a great leader of men but also a holy man. In
gratitude, she ordered the construction of a church there and remained
until Rudesind had been born. She wanted to baptize her son at San
Salvador, but the cart used to haul up the baptismal font broke down.
The workers went to get another cart. Meanwhile, however, Saint
Michael had the broken cart move up the hill on its own accord.
"Scripture says that God resists the arrogant but gives grace to the
humble. We should associate with those to whom God's grace has been
given."
--St. Clement, Bishop of Rome [m. 96?100 AD] Letter to the Corinthians I.30.2-3
Bible Quotes:
"Purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and
weep: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into
sorrow" (James 4:8-9)
"the death of sinners is very evil" - Ps 33:21
<><><><>
Eucharistic Prayer of Akita
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, TRULY present in the Holy
Eucharist, I consecrate my body and soul to be
entirely one with Your Heart, being sacrificed at
every instant on all the altars of the world and
giving praise to the Father, pleading for the coming
of His Kingdom.
Please receive this humble offering of myself. Use me
as You will for the glory of the Father and the
salvation of souls.
Most Holy Mother of God, never let me be separated
from Your Divine Son. Please defend and protect me as
Your special child. Amen.
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