Jan. 27 Saint Angela Merici. breski1 January 27, 2010 Saint Angela Merici or Saint Angela de Merici(21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint. She founded the Order …More
Jan. 27 Saint Angela Merici.
breski1 January 27, 2010 Saint Angela Merici or Saint Angela de Merici(21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint. She founded the Order of Ursulines in 1535 in Brescia.
breski1 January 27, 2010 Saint Angela Merici or Saint Angela de Merici(21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint. She founded the Order of Ursulines in 1535 in Brescia.
Resolution: I will enlighten my conscience better about a point of
our faith or morals by looking it up in the Catechism of the Catholic
Church (It can be found on-line at www.vatican.vaif
needed).
our faith or morals by looking it up in the Catechism of the Catholic
Church (It can be found on-line at www.vatican.vaif
needed).
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JANUARY 27, 2011
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
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LET CHRIST'S LIGHT SHINE
January 27, 2011
Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
Mark 4:21-25
He said to them, "Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel
basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For
there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret
except to come to light …More
JANUARY 27, 2011
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
[2]
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LET CHRIST'S LIGHT SHINE
January 27, 2011
Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
Mark 4:21-25
He said to them, "Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel
basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For
there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret
except to come to light. Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear."
He also told them, "Take care what you hear. The measure with which
you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be
given to you. To the one who has, more will be given; from the one
who has not, even what he has will be taken away."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminding me today of my
dignity as a Christian. By your grace in baptism and by your
teaching in the gospels and in the Church, you have put light in my
soul. Lord, you are my light.
Petition: Christ, help me to be a sincere witness of your light.
1. Transparency in Our Lives God sees us. This is a simple
truth—an extremely powerful truth. God looks at us with love.
We cannot hide from God. We cannot hide from ourselves. We cannot
even hide from others. We need to live in the presence of God. God
lets light shine on our lives so that we can see the truth about
ourselves, and so that we need not be ashamed that others see the
truth about who we are. True happiness is preserved and increased by
the tenacious living of sincerity.
2. Light for the World Our life is not just for ourselves. We are
called to be a gift for others, a gift that leads them to God. This
is the greatest thing about our life: We are called to give life. We
are called to participate in the fruitfulness of God. We give life by
enlightening others. We help other people come to the light by trying
sincerely to go clearly towards the light and by not fearing to show
people the truth. The light shed by our lives produces a real effect
in souls. Vatican II reminds us that modern man needs reasons for
hope. A Christian carries hope. Will I keep it hidden; perhaps even
kill it by being afraid to share it? Or will I let the world receive
hope? Will I let the world see that we all can be much greater than
we think because our Father is greater than we think?
3. Standing up for the Light of Truth to Be Lived Moral
relativism seems to be the norm for our times. Many people think that
they can decide what principles they will live by, instead of seeking
to form their consciences by principles in accordance with God's
loving design for the human person. Am I content merely to follow
what I know to be right, or do I also look to enlighten the
consciences of others, prudently and charitably? Have I ever given
the impression of condoning actions that are wrong? Do I take an
interest in promoting the value of life in all of its stages? Am I
courageous in nobly defending others when people criticize them
behind their backs?
Conversation with Christ: Lord, thank you for this calling. You
have given light to my soul so that I can be a light for others.
Lord, help me to have confidence in the power of your light: the
power of your truth and grace. Let me be brave enough to allow this
light to penetrate my soul even more today. Let me be brave enough to
not hide from your light; let me be brave enough to give it to
others.
Resolution: I will enlighten my conscience better about a point of
our faith or morals by looking it up in the Catechism of the Catholic
Church (It can be found on-line at www.vatican.va [3] if
needed).
meditation.regnumchristi.org
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
[2]
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LET CHRIST'S LIGHT SHINE
January 27, 2011
Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
Mark 4:21-25
He said to them, "Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel
basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For
there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret
except to come to light. Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear."
He also told them, "Take care what you hear. The measure with which
you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be
given to you. To the one who has, more will be given; from the one
who has not, even what he has will be taken away."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminding me today of my
dignity as a Christian. By your grace in baptism and by your
teaching in the gospels and in the Church, you have put light in my
soul. Lord, you are my light.
Petition: Christ, help me to be a sincere witness of your light.
1. Transparency in Our Lives God sees us. This is a simple
truth—an extremely powerful truth. God looks at us with love.
We cannot hide from God. We cannot hide from ourselves. We cannot
even hide from others. We need to live in the presence of God. God
lets light shine on our lives so that we can see the truth about
ourselves, and so that we need not be ashamed that others see the
truth about who we are. True happiness is preserved and increased by
the tenacious living of sincerity.
2. Light for the World Our life is not just for ourselves. We are
called to be a gift for others, a gift that leads them to God. This
is the greatest thing about our life: We are called to give life. We
are called to participate in the fruitfulness of God. We give life by
enlightening others. We help other people come to the light by trying
sincerely to go clearly towards the light and by not fearing to show
people the truth. The light shed by our lives produces a real effect
in souls. Vatican II reminds us that modern man needs reasons for
hope. A Christian carries hope. Will I keep it hidden; perhaps even
kill it by being afraid to share it? Or will I let the world receive
hope? Will I let the world see that we all can be much greater than
we think because our Father is greater than we think?
3. Standing up for the Light of Truth to Be Lived Moral
relativism seems to be the norm for our times. Many people think that
they can decide what principles they will live by, instead of seeking
to form their consciences by principles in accordance with God's
loving design for the human person. Am I content merely to follow
what I know to be right, or do I also look to enlighten the
consciences of others, prudently and charitably? Have I ever given
the impression of condoning actions that are wrong? Do I take an
interest in promoting the value of life in all of its stages? Am I
courageous in nobly defending others when people criticize them
behind their backs?
Conversation with Christ: Lord, thank you for this calling. You
have given light to my soul so that I can be a light for others.
Lord, help me to have confidence in the power of your light: the
power of your truth and grace. Let me be brave enough to allow this
light to penetrate my soul even more today. Let me be brave enough to
not hide from your light; let me be brave enough to give it to
others.
Resolution: I will enlighten my conscience better about a point of
our faith or morals by looking it up in the Catechism of the Catholic
Church (It can be found on-line at www.vatican.va [3] if
needed).
meditation.regnumchristi.org
Saint Angela Merici or Saint Angela de Merici(21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint. She founded the Order of Ursulines in 1535 in Brescia.
Life
Saint Angela Merici was born at Desenzano del Garda, a small town on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda in Lombardy. She and her older sister, who she dearly loved, Maria Anselma, were left orphans when she was about …More
Saint Angela Merici or Saint Angela de Merici(21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious leader and saint. She founded the Order of Ursulines in 1535 in Brescia.
Life
Saint Angela Merici was born at Desenzano del Garda, a small town on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda in Lombardy. She and her older sister, who she dearly loved, Maria Anselma, were left orphans when she was about ten years old. Together they came to live with their uncle in the town of Salo. Young Angela was very distressed when her sister suddenly died without receiving the last sacraments. She joined the Third Order of St Francis, and increased her prayers to God so her sister’s soul could rest in peace. Legend says that she was satisfied by a vision of her sister in the company of the saints in Heaven.
Angela's uncle died when she was twenty years old and she returned to her previous home in Desenzano. Angela believed that better Christian education was needed for young girls; she then dedicated her time teaching girls in her home, which she had converted into a school. She later allegedly had another vision that revealed to her that she was to found an association of virgins who were to devote their lives to the religious training of young girls. This was a success and she was invited to start another school in the neighboring city, Brescia. She happily accepted this offer.
According to legend, though not substantiated by any extant documentation, in 1524, while traveling to the Holy Land, St Angela Merici became suddenly blind when she was on the island of Crete. Despite this, St Angela continued her journey to the Holy Places and was ostensibly cured of her blindness, while praying before a crucifix, at the same place where she was struck with blindness a few weeks before.In 1525, she came to Rome to gain the Indulgences of the Jubilee year. While doing this task, Pope Clement VII, who had heard of her virtue and success with her school, invited her to remain in Rome. St Angela disliked notoriety, and she soon returned to Brescia.
On 25 November 1535, St Angela Merici chose twelve virgins and started the foundation of the "Company of St Ursula" near the Church of St Afra, in a small house in Brescia. On 18 March 1537, she was elected "Mother and Mistress" (Superior) of the order. Three years later, she died on 27 January 1540. Her body was clothed in the habit of a Franciscan tertiary and interred in the Church of St Afra, Brescia.
Saint Angela Merici was beatified in Rome on 30 April 1768, by Pope Clement XIII. She was later canonized on 24 May 1807, by Pope Pius VII.[2]
She loved working with children, especially young girls. she was was a very loving women who devoted herself to serving God.
[edit] Sanctuary
In life, Saint Angela Merici often prayed at the tombs of the Brescian martyrs at the Church of St Afra in Brescia. She lived in small rooms that were part of what was then known as the "Monastery of the Lateran Canons." According to her wishes, after her death, she was interred in the Church of St Afra to be near the martyrs remains. There her body remained until the complete destruction of this church and corresponding area due to Allied bombing during the Second World War, on 2 March 1945. This structure and corresponding buildings were afterwards rebuilt and became known as the "Merician Centre."[3]
[edit] Feast Day
Saint Angela Merici was not included in the 1570 Tridentine Calendar of Pope Pius V, because she was not canonized until 1807. In 1861 her feast day was inserted in the Roman Calendar, but not on the day of her death, 27 January, since this date was occupied by the feast day of Saint John Chrysostom, but instead on 31 May. In 1955 Pope Pius XII assigned this date to the new feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen, and moved the feast of Saint Angela to 1 June. The celebration was ranked as a Double until 1960, when Pope John XXIII gave it the equivalent rank of Third-Class Feast. Finally, in 1969, Pope Paul VI moved the celebration, ranked as a Memorial, to the saint's day of death, 27 January.[4]
[edit] See also
Incorruptibility
[edit] References
^ *Places in the life of St. Angela Merici
^ *St. Angela Merici
^ *"Places in the life of St. Angela Merici
^ Calendarium Romanum (Libreria Editrice Vaticana 1969), pp. 86 and 125
Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). "St. Angela Merici". Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
[edit] External links
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Angela Merici
Founder Statue at St. Peter's Basilica
Places in the life of St. Angela Merici
St. Angela Merici
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merici
Life
Saint Angela Merici was born at Desenzano del Garda, a small town on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda in Lombardy. She and her older sister, who she dearly loved, Maria Anselma, were left orphans when she was about ten years old. Together they came to live with their uncle in the town of Salo. Young Angela was very distressed when her sister suddenly died without receiving the last sacraments. She joined the Third Order of St Francis, and increased her prayers to God so her sister’s soul could rest in peace. Legend says that she was satisfied by a vision of her sister in the company of the saints in Heaven.
Angela's uncle died when she was twenty years old and she returned to her previous home in Desenzano. Angela believed that better Christian education was needed for young girls; she then dedicated her time teaching girls in her home, which she had converted into a school. She later allegedly had another vision that revealed to her that she was to found an association of virgins who were to devote their lives to the religious training of young girls. This was a success and she was invited to start another school in the neighboring city, Brescia. She happily accepted this offer.
According to legend, though not substantiated by any extant documentation, in 1524, while traveling to the Holy Land, St Angela Merici became suddenly blind when she was on the island of Crete. Despite this, St Angela continued her journey to the Holy Places and was ostensibly cured of her blindness, while praying before a crucifix, at the same place where she was struck with blindness a few weeks before.In 1525, she came to Rome to gain the Indulgences of the Jubilee year. While doing this task, Pope Clement VII, who had heard of her virtue and success with her school, invited her to remain in Rome. St Angela disliked notoriety, and she soon returned to Brescia.
On 25 November 1535, St Angela Merici chose twelve virgins and started the foundation of the "Company of St Ursula" near the Church of St Afra, in a small house in Brescia. On 18 March 1537, she was elected "Mother and Mistress" (Superior) of the order. Three years later, she died on 27 January 1540. Her body was clothed in the habit of a Franciscan tertiary and interred in the Church of St Afra, Brescia.
Saint Angela Merici was beatified in Rome on 30 April 1768, by Pope Clement XIII. She was later canonized on 24 May 1807, by Pope Pius VII.[2]
She loved working with children, especially young girls. she was was a very loving women who devoted herself to serving God.
[edit] Sanctuary
In life, Saint Angela Merici often prayed at the tombs of the Brescian martyrs at the Church of St Afra in Brescia. She lived in small rooms that were part of what was then known as the "Monastery of the Lateran Canons." According to her wishes, after her death, she was interred in the Church of St Afra to be near the martyrs remains. There her body remained until the complete destruction of this church and corresponding area due to Allied bombing during the Second World War, on 2 March 1945. This structure and corresponding buildings were afterwards rebuilt and became known as the "Merician Centre."[3]
[edit] Feast Day
Saint Angela Merici was not included in the 1570 Tridentine Calendar of Pope Pius V, because she was not canonized until 1807. In 1861 her feast day was inserted in the Roman Calendar, but not on the day of her death, 27 January, since this date was occupied by the feast day of Saint John Chrysostom, but instead on 31 May. In 1955 Pope Pius XII assigned this date to the new feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen, and moved the feast of Saint Angela to 1 June. The celebration was ranked as a Double until 1960, when Pope John XXIII gave it the equivalent rank of Third-Class Feast. Finally, in 1969, Pope Paul VI moved the celebration, ranked as a Memorial, to the saint's day of death, 27 January.[4]
[edit] See also
Incorruptibility
[edit] References
^ *Places in the life of St. Angela Merici
^ *St. Angela Merici
^ *"Places in the life of St. Angela Merici
^ Calendarium Romanum (Libreria Editrice Vaticana 1969), pp. 86 and 125
Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). "St. Angela Merici". Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
[edit] External links
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Angela Merici
Founder Statue at St. Peter's Basilica
Places in the life of St. Angela Merici
St. Angela Merici
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merici