OCTOBER 2: THE APOSTLE TO THE AFRICAN LEPERS
Blessed Jan Beyzym
Priest
Died: 1912
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He was a Ukrainian Jesuit priest. He was sent to Madagascar to help in taking care of the lepers there. The lepers were surprised because for the first time, the caretaker of the lepers (Beyzym) decided to live with them. He cleansed their wounds, gave them food and clothing, comforted them, and led them to pray. He also took on a very ambitious task - to build a large hospital for the lepers, a project he did not live to see completed.
Blessed Jan Beyzym
Priest
Died: 1912
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He was a Ukrainian Jesuit priest. He was sent to Madagascar to help in taking care of the lepers there. The lepers were surprised because for the first time, the caretaker of the lepers (Beyzym) decided to live with them. He cleansed their wounds, gave them food and clothing, comforted them, and led them to pray. He also took on a very ambitious task - to build a large hospital for the lepers, a project he did not live to see completed.
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OCTOBER 2: FOUNDER INSPIRED BY CHRISTMAS CRIB
Blessed Antoine Chevrier
Priest, Tertiary, and Founder
Died: 1879
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He was a French priest, Franciscan tertiary, and founder. One Christmas Eve, while meditating before a Christmas crib on the humble beginnings of Christ on earth, he felt a call to organize a religious congregation for the poor. So, he founded two congregations, the Institute of the Priests of Prado and Sisters of Prado. He opened a school for poor children. He also critiqued priests who were devoted to comfort, worldly goods, or careerism.
Blessed Antoine Chevrier
Priest, Tertiary, and Founder
Died: 1879
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He was a French priest, Franciscan tertiary, and founder. One Christmas Eve, while meditating before a Christmas crib on the humble beginnings of Christ on earth, he felt a call to organize a religious congregation for the poor. So, he founded two congregations, the Institute of the Priests of Prado and Sisters of Prado. He opened a school for poor children. He also critiqued priests who were devoted to comfort, worldly goods, or careerism.
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Could some of you pray for a poor soul that's in a very dark place at the moment. He's lost, despairing, and feels like nothing will ever change for the better and doesn't know what to do anymore nor who to trust.
Let's pray to his Guardian Angel to light, to guard, to rule and to guide him.
Angel of God, his Guardian dear, to whom God's love commits him here, ever this day be at his side, to light, to guard, to rule, to guide. Amen.
Let's pray to his Guardian Angel to light, to guard, to rule and to guide him.
Angel of God, his Guardian dear, to whom God's love commits him here, ever this day be at his side, to light, to guard, to rule, to guide. Amen.
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OCTOBER 3: CHRIST'S APPARITION IN MEXICO
Our Lord of Mercy
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On Sunday, October 3, 1847, more than 2,000 people saw in OcotlΓ‘n, Mexico, a perfect image of Jesus Christ crucified appearing in heaven for over 30 minutes. Approved by the archdiocese of Guadalajara in 1911, the phenomenon is known as the βMiracle of OcotlΓ‘n" and took place the day after an earthquake that killed 40 people and reduced the city of the state of Jalisco to rubble. The witnesses shouted "Mercy, Lord!"
Our Lord of Mercy
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On Sunday, October 3, 1847, more than 2,000 people saw in OcotlΓ‘n, Mexico, a perfect image of Jesus Christ crucified appearing in heaven for over 30 minutes. Approved by the archdiocese of Guadalajara in 1911, the phenomenon is known as the βMiracle of OcotlΓ‘n" and took place the day after an earthquake that killed 40 people and reduced the city of the state of Jalisco to rubble. The witnesses shouted "Mercy, Lord!"
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OCTOBER 3: A COLOMBIAN MARTYR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Blessed Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 1989
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He was a Colombian Xaverian bishop and martyr. As a bishop, he was known for his love for the poor and for his open promotion of social justice. He criticized the Colombian National Liberation Army and openly condemned communism. He spoke out against the groupβs atrocities. He also condemned the drug war in his country. For voicing out against communist injustice, he was kidnapped and shot twice on the head.
Blessed Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve
Bishop and Martyr
Died: 1989
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He was a Colombian Xaverian bishop and martyr. As a bishop, he was known for his love for the poor and for his open promotion of social justice. He criticized the Colombian National Liberation Army and openly condemned communism. He spoke out against the groupβs atrocities. He also condemned the drug war in his country. For voicing out against communist injustice, he was kidnapped and shot twice on the head.
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OCTOBER 3: THE DARK AND THE FAIR
Saint Ewald the Dark and Saint Ewald the Fair
Monks and Martyrs
Died: 692
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They were British monks with the same name who were martyred together. They were called βthe darkβ and βthe fairβ not for the color of their skin, but for the shade of their hair. They were sent to evangelize the Saxons, but they were killed by some defenders of pagan traditions. Ewald the Fair was immediately struck with a sword. Ewald the Dark was mutilated horribly. He was torn limb from limb. The bodies of the two were thrown in a river.
Saint Ewald the Dark and Saint Ewald the Fair
Monks and Martyrs
Died: 692
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They were British monks with the same name who were martyred together. They were called βthe darkβ and βthe fairβ not for the color of their skin, but for the shade of their hair. They were sent to evangelize the Saxons, but they were killed by some defenders of pagan traditions. Ewald the Fair was immediately struck with a sword. Ewald the Dark was mutilated horribly. He was torn limb from limb. The bodies of the two were thrown in a river.
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HOLY ASTRONOMERS
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Today is World Astronomy Day. Many saints and people with reputation for holiness were scientists, and several of them were astronomers. Examples are Bl. Francesco Faa di Bruno, Bl. Hermann of Reichenau, Ven. Eusebio Francesco Chini, and the Servant of God Xu Guangqi Paulus. The patron saint of astronomy is St. Domingo de Guzman, due to the star which is part of his iconography.
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Today is World Astronomy Day. Many saints and people with reputation for holiness were scientists, and several of them were astronomers. Examples are Bl. Francesco Faa di Bruno, Bl. Hermann of Reichenau, Ven. Eusebio Francesco Chini, and the Servant of God Xu Guangqi Paulus. The patron saint of astronomy is St. Domingo de Guzman, due to the star which is part of his iconography.
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SAINT FRANCIS AND THE SULTAN
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In 1219, St. Francis of Assisi met the Muslim Sultan of Egypt, al-Malik al-KΔmil. The meeting took place when the Fifth Crusade was happening. It is said that St. Francis spent more than three-weeks of religious dialogue with the sultan, after which he was escorted safely to the Christian camp. The two individuals gained mutual respect for each other. It also showed that peace and understanding can exist between different faiths.
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In 1219, St. Francis of Assisi met the Muslim Sultan of Egypt, al-Malik al-KΔmil. The meeting took place when the Fifth Crusade was happening. It is said that St. Francis spent more than three-weeks of religious dialogue with the sultan, after which he was escorted safely to the Christian camp. The two individuals gained mutual respect for each other. It also showed that peace and understanding can exist between different faiths.
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OCTOBER 5: A FORMER SATANIC PRIEST
Blessed Bartolo Longo
Married Layperson, Tertiary, and Founder
Died: 1926
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He was an Italian married layperson, Dominican tertiary, and founder. While still a student, he joined people who worshiped Satan. He became a satanic priest. But a Dominican priest was able to lead him back to the faith. He got married but they decided to live chastely. He propagated the devotion to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii. He founded the Dominican Sisters of Pompeii. He died in peace holding a crucifix and a rosary.
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Blessed Bartolo Longo, help us to defeat Satan as gloriously as you did for the Lord our God who is ever glorious and who will defeat the Devil as He has always done in the end of times. Help us to marry and to be at peace with the Lord's providence. Amen.
Blessed Bartolo Longo
Married Layperson, Tertiary, and Founder
Died: 1926
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He was an Italian married layperson, Dominican tertiary, and founder. While still a student, he joined people who worshiped Satan. He became a satanic priest. But a Dominican priest was able to lead him back to the faith. He got married but they decided to live chastely. He propagated the devotion to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii. He founded the Dominican Sisters of Pompeii. He died in peace holding a crucifix and a rosary.
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Blessed Bartolo Longo, help us to defeat Satan as gloriously as you did for the Lord our God who is ever glorious and who will defeat the Devil as He has always done in the end of times. Help us to marry and to be at peace with the Lord's providence. Amen.
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