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On Resisting Temptation [1]
As long as we live in this world we cannot be without tribulation and
temptation.
Hence it is written in Job: Man's life upon earth is a temptation. (Job 7:1)
Therefore ought every one to be solicitous about his temptations, and
to watch in prayer, (1 Peter 4:7) lest the devil; who never sleeps,
but goes about seeking whom he may devour, (1 Peter 5:8) find room to
deceive him.
No man is so perfect and holy as not to have sometimes--temptations:
and we cannot be wholly without them.
--Thomas à Kempis --Imitation of Christ Bk 1, Ch 13
<<>><<>><<>>
May 31st – SS. Cantius, Cantianius, Cantianella & Protus, Martyrs
Died May 31, c. 304.
Two brothers, Cantius and Cantianus, along with their sister
Cantianella, were members of an illustrious Roman family, the Anicii,
and near relations of the Emperor Carinus, who supported the
Christians in Gaul. They were orphaned but their tutor or guardian, a
man named Protus, happened to be a Christian and taught them the
faith.
When the persecution under Emperor Diocletian started, the three
orphans and their guardian decided on flight. Before leaving Rome they
sold their home and possessions. Apart from what they needed for their
journey, they gave the proceeds to the poor. Then the fugitives
attempted to escape to their estate in Aquilea. They were pursued and
captured at a place called Aquae Gradatae.
General Sisinnius and Governor Dulcidius had no problem dealing with
the rank and file confessor, but felt obliged to consult with Emperor
Diocletian regarding the disposition of personages of so great a
family. Diocletian ordered that they should be beheaded if they
refused to offer sacrifice to the civic gods. Although all four knew
that the penalty for holding fast to Christianity would be death, not
one agreed to make a sacrifice to the pagan gods. They were all
beheaded. Zoelus, a priest, honorably embalmed and buried their bodies
in the same monument. The town of Aquae-Gradatae has been changed
to San Cantiano. Their acts are genuine, published by Mabillon in an
appendix to his Gallican Liturgy. The panegyric preached in their honor
by Saint Maximus of Turin is extant (Benedictines, Bentley, Husenbeth).
This group is represented in art as two youths, a girl, and their
tutor with a staff and faggot. Sometimes there picture may show (1) a
sword; (2) them fleeing in a chariot, beheaded before an idol; or (3)
with palms and sword, Protus is depicted as a bishop. They are the
patrons of children, and venerated in Aquileia (Roeder).
A wise lover values not so much the gift of the lover, as the love of
the giver. He esteems the affection above the gift, and values every
gift far below the Beloved. A noble lover is not content with a gift,
but desires Myself above all gifts.
--Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ
Saint Quote:
Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
--St. Therese of Lisieux
Bible Quote:
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become
more and more ungodly. Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among
them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have wandered away from the
truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and
they destroy the faith of some. Nevertheless, God's solid foundation
stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who
are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn
away from wickedness." (2 Tim 2:16-19)
<><><><>
Prayer Against Envy
O my God, Thou so lovest the world that Thou gaveth Thy only begotten
Son so that all who believe in Thee might not perish, but may have
eternal life. Thou maketh the sun rise upon the good and the bad, and
Thou raineth upon the just and the unjust. Yet I am filled with
jealousy while others prosper. I want everything to come to me, and I
am saddened by my neighbor's least good fortune! O what inhuman
malice! O infernal poison! Forgive, o most loving Father what up to
this point has been my sin. Gentle is Thy mercy. From the depths of
that mercy, grant that henceforth I may be robed in kindness as a
chosen one of God. May I also, above all, strive to have charity,
which is the bond of perfection. (Col. 3:14)
Ant. Remember not, Lord, my offenses, nor the offenses of my fathers,
nor takest Thou vengeance upon them.
As long as we live in this world we cannot be without tribulation and
temptation.
Hence it is written in Job: Man's life upon earth is a temptation. (Job 7:1)
Therefore ought every one to be solicitous about his temptations, and
to watch in prayer, (1 Peter 4:7) lest the devil; who never sleeps,
but goes about seeking whom he may devour, (1 Peter 5:8) find room to
deceive him.
No man is so perfect and holy as not to have sometimes--temptations:
and we cannot be wholly without them.
--Thomas à Kempis --Imitation of Christ Bk 1, Ch 13
<<>><<>><<>>
May 31st – SS. Cantius, Cantianius, Cantianella & Protus, Martyrs
Died May 31, c. 304.
Two brothers, Cantius and Cantianus, along with their sister
Cantianella, were members of an illustrious Roman family, the Anicii,
and near relations of the Emperor Carinus, who supported the
Christians in Gaul. They were orphaned but their tutor or guardian, a
man named Protus, happened to be a Christian and taught them the
faith.
When the persecution under Emperor Diocletian started, the three
orphans and their guardian decided on flight. Before leaving Rome they
sold their home and possessions. Apart from what they needed for their
journey, they gave the proceeds to the poor. Then the fugitives
attempted to escape to their estate in Aquilea. They were pursued and
captured at a place called Aquae Gradatae.
General Sisinnius and Governor Dulcidius had no problem dealing with
the rank and file confessor, but felt obliged to consult with Emperor
Diocletian regarding the disposition of personages of so great a
family. Diocletian ordered that they should be beheaded if they
refused to offer sacrifice to the civic gods. Although all four knew
that the penalty for holding fast to Christianity would be death, not
one agreed to make a sacrifice to the pagan gods. They were all
beheaded. Zoelus, a priest, honorably embalmed and buried their bodies
in the same monument. The town of Aquae-Gradatae has been changed
to San Cantiano. Their acts are genuine, published by Mabillon in an
appendix to his Gallican Liturgy. The panegyric preached in their honor
by Saint Maximus of Turin is extant (Benedictines, Bentley, Husenbeth).
This group is represented in art as two youths, a girl, and their
tutor with a staff and faggot. Sometimes there picture may show (1) a
sword; (2) them fleeing in a chariot, beheaded before an idol; or (3)
with palms and sword, Protus is depicted as a bishop. They are the
patrons of children, and venerated in Aquileia (Roeder).
A wise lover values not so much the gift of the lover, as the love of
the giver. He esteems the affection above the gift, and values every
gift far below the Beloved. A noble lover is not content with a gift,
but desires Myself above all gifts.
--Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ
Saint Quote:
Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
--St. Therese of Lisieux
Bible Quote:
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become
more and more ungodly. Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among
them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have wandered away from the
truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and
they destroy the faith of some. Nevertheless, God's solid foundation
stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who
are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn
away from wickedness." (2 Tim 2:16-19)
<><><><>
Prayer Against Envy
O my God, Thou so lovest the world that Thou gaveth Thy only begotten
Son so that all who believe in Thee might not perish, but may have
eternal life. Thou maketh the sun rise upon the good and the bad, and
Thou raineth upon the just and the unjust. Yet I am filled with
jealousy while others prosper. I want everything to come to me, and I
am saddened by my neighbor's least good fortune! O what inhuman
malice! O infernal poison! Forgive, o most loving Father what up to
this point has been my sin. Gentle is Thy mercy. From the depths of
that mercy, grant that henceforth I may be robed in kindness as a
chosen one of God. May I also, above all, strive to have charity,
which is the bond of perfection. (Col. 3:14)
Ant. Remember not, Lord, my offenses, nor the offenses of my fathers,
nor takest Thou vengeance upon them.
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