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November 19
Today is the Feast Day of
Saint Barlaam
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Today is the Feast Day of
Saint Barlaam
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Saint Barlaam.
Martyr.
Barlaam was born in Antioch early in the 4th century. He was reportedly an uneducated Christian peasant. During the persecution of Diocletian, Barlaam was arrested, imprisoned and tortured for being a Christian. He was commanded to offer sacrifice to pagan gods; he refused. When they could not force him to make the required sacrifice, the judge had him with his hand over red hot coal. Hot incense was then sprinkled over the hand with the rationale that the intense heat would cause Barlaam to shake off the hot incense, thus giving the impression he was indeed sacrificing to the gods. They however underestimated the Saint’s resolve. He reportedly held his hand unflinchingly until it was consumed. In frustration, the judge had him murdered.
He was martyred at Caesarea, in Cappadocia( modern Turkey, ). According to the book, Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney, he was martyred at Antioch,
Saint Barlaam,
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Martyr.
Barlaam was born in Antioch early in the 4th century. He was reportedly an uneducated Christian peasant. During the persecution of Diocletian, Barlaam was arrested, imprisoned and tortured for being a Christian. He was commanded to offer sacrifice to pagan gods; he refused. When they could not force him to make the required sacrifice, the judge had him with his hand over red hot coal. Hot incense was then sprinkled over the hand with the rationale that the intense heat would cause Barlaam to shake off the hot incense, thus giving the impression he was indeed sacrificing to the gods. They however underestimated the Saint’s resolve. He reportedly held his hand unflinchingly until it was consumed. In frustration, the judge had him murdered.
He was martyred at Caesarea, in Cappadocia( modern Turkey, ). According to the book, Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney, he was martyred at Antioch,
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November 20, 2011
Today is the Feast of
Christ the King.
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Today is the Feast of
Christ the King.
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Philippians 2:10-11
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Today is also the Memorial of
Saint Felix of Valois
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Saint Felix of Valois
Hermit
Co-founder of the Trinitarians.
Felix, also known as Hugh of Valois, was born in 1127 in the province of Valois in France and named Hugh. He was the son of Count Raoul de Vermandois et de Valois and Alienor de Champagne. He was educated at the abbey of Clairvaux. As a young man, Hugh renounced all his wealth and took the name Felix. He lived as a hermit at Cerfroid, France. In 1198, he and his disciple, Saint John of Matha, received approval from the Holy See for the Order of the Most Holy Trinity ( The Trinitarians, Redemptionists ), to ransoms captives from the Moors in Spain and Northern Africa. John worked in Spain and Barbary while Felix , by now in his seventies, founded Saint Mathburn Convent in Paris and administered the French province from Cerfroid.
Felix died on 4 November 1212 at the Cerfroi monastery, Picardy, France
He was canonized on 1 May 1262 by Pope Urban IV.
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Saint Felix of Valois
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Saint Felix of Valois
Hermit
Co-founder of the Trinitarians.
Felix, also known as Hugh of Valois, was born in 1127 in the province of Valois in France and named Hugh. He was the son of Count Raoul de Vermandois et de Valois and Alienor de Champagne. He was educated at the abbey of Clairvaux. As a young man, Hugh renounced all his wealth and took the name Felix. He lived as a hermit at Cerfroid, France. In 1198, he and his disciple, Saint John of Matha, received approval from the Holy See for the Order of the Most Holy Trinity ( The Trinitarians, Redemptionists ), to ransoms captives from the Moors in Spain and Northern Africa. John worked in Spain and Barbary while Felix , by now in his seventies, founded Saint Mathburn Convent in Paris and administered the French province from Cerfroid.
Felix died on 4 November 1212 at the Cerfroi monastery, Picardy, France
He was canonized on 1 May 1262 by Pope Urban IV.
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November 21
Today is the Feast day of
Saint Albert of Louvain
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Today is the Feast day of
Saint Albert of Louvain
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Saint Albert of Louvain.
Cardinal and Knight.
He is also known as Albert of Leuven, and as Alberto di Lovanio.
Albert was born in 1166 in Brabant, modern Belgium. He was the son of Duke Godfrey III of Brabant and brother of Henry I, Duke of Lorraine and Brabant. At the age of twelve, Albert was made a canon of Liege, Belgium, he however resigned from the priestly honor at the age of twenty one and became a knight of Count Baldwin V of Hainault, a bitter enemy of his own country, Brabant. Albert talked of going on Crusade, but never did; instead, he resumed his clerical life and received back his canonry.
He was named the bishop of Liege in 1191. His appointment did not please Count Baldwin who had one of his own relatives lined up for the bishopric. He appealed to Emperor Henry VI, who deposed Albert and appointed Lothaire, who was the provost of Bonn, Germany, to the see of Liege. Albert in his turn, appealed to Rome in person and Pope Celestine III declared his appointment valid. He was ordained priest and consecrated bishop in Rheims, France. Unfortunately, Lothaire refused to surrender the see, and worse, a group of Henry’s knights ambushed and murdered Albert on the road outside Rheims. He was stabbed to death on 21 November 1192
Lothaire was excommunicated and exiled for his role in the grisly affair.
Henry was forced to make public penance for the actions of his knight.
The body was taken to the cathedral of Rheims where it reposed until 1612 when archduke Albert of Austria had the remains transferred to the chapel of the new Carmelite convent he had founded in Brussels, Belgium.
In 1822, part of Albert’s remains were given to the
cathedral of Liege, Belgium.
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Cardinal and Knight.
He is also known as Albert of Leuven, and as Alberto di Lovanio.
Albert was born in 1166 in Brabant, modern Belgium. He was the son of Duke Godfrey III of Brabant and brother of Henry I, Duke of Lorraine and Brabant. At the age of twelve, Albert was made a canon of Liege, Belgium, he however resigned from the priestly honor at the age of twenty one and became a knight of Count Baldwin V of Hainault, a bitter enemy of his own country, Brabant. Albert talked of going on Crusade, but never did; instead, he resumed his clerical life and received back his canonry.
He was named the bishop of Liege in 1191. His appointment did not please Count Baldwin who had one of his own relatives lined up for the bishopric. He appealed to Emperor Henry VI, who deposed Albert and appointed Lothaire, who was the provost of Bonn, Germany, to the see of Liege. Albert in his turn, appealed to Rome in person and Pope Celestine III declared his appointment valid. He was ordained priest and consecrated bishop in Rheims, France. Unfortunately, Lothaire refused to surrender the see, and worse, a group of Henry’s knights ambushed and murdered Albert on the road outside Rheims. He was stabbed to death on 21 November 1192
Lothaire was excommunicated and exiled for his role in the grisly affair.
Henry was forced to make public penance for the actions of his knight.
The body was taken to the cathedral of Rheims where it reposed until 1612 when archduke Albert of Austria had the remains transferred to the chapel of the new Carmelite convent he had founded in Brussels, Belgium.
In 1822, part of Albert’s remains were given to the
cathedral of Liege, Belgium.
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November 21 is also The Feast of the Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary.
O God, Who didst will that this day the ever blessed Virgin Mary, dwelling-place of the Holy Ghost, should be presented in the temple: grant, we beseech Thee, that through her intercession, we may be worthy to be presented in the temple of Thy glory. Through our Lord.
Amen.
From DivineOffice.org. for November 21, 2011.
O God, Who didst will that this day the ever blessed Virgin Mary, dwelling-place of the Holy Ghost, should be presented in the temple: grant, we beseech Thee, that through her intercession, we may be worthy to be presented in the temple of Thy glory. Through our Lord.
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Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
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November 22
Today is the Memorial of
Saint Philemon
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Today is the Memorial of
Saint Philemon
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Saint Philemon
Martyr with his wife Apphia.
Philemon lived in the 1st century. He was a Christian in Colossae, Phrygia.
Married to a woman named Apphia. He was converted by Saint Paul, probably at Ephesus. Philemon was the master of the the runaway slave, Onesimus. He was also a leader in the Colossian church and the recipient of Saint Paul’s letter, “the Epistle of Paul to Philemon” which deals with forgiveness. In this private , personal letter to Philemon, Paul tells him he is sending back his runaway slave Onesmus so that he could have him back, not as a slave but as a dear brother. According to tradition, Philemon freed Onesmus. He was later stoned to death with his wife Apphia at Colossae, Phrygia, for being Christians.
Canonization was Pre-Congragation
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Martyr with his wife Apphia.
Philemon lived in the 1st century. He was a Christian in Colossae, Phrygia.
Married to a woman named Apphia. He was converted by Saint Paul, probably at Ephesus. Philemon was the master of the the runaway slave, Onesimus. He was also a leader in the Colossian church and the recipient of Saint Paul’s letter, “the Epistle of Paul to Philemon” which deals with forgiveness. In this private , personal letter to Philemon, Paul tells him he is sending back his runaway slave Onesmus so that he could have him back, not as a slave but as a dear brother. According to tradition, Philemon freed Onesmus. He was later stoned to death with his wife Apphia at Colossae, Phrygia, for being Christians.
Canonization was Pre-Congragation
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November 23
Today is the Memorial of
Saint Trudo
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Today is the Memorial of
Saint Trudo
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Saint Trudo.
Benedictine monk, also known as Tron and as Trond.
Trudo was born some time in the 7th century in Hasbein (Hasbeye), Brabant province.
He was the son of Frankish parents. He studied at the Metz Cathedral school in France where he was ordained by Saint Clodulf ( Clodulphus) of Metz. He returned to his native Hasbeye, Brabant, built a church and monastery on his estate around the year 656. It is now known as Saint Trond.
In 660, he founded a convent near Bruges, Belgium.
Saint Trudo was a noted preacher and worked hard to convert the pagans of Hasbaye. He is infact called the apostle to the pagans of Hasbaye, his home region.
He died in 695 and was buried in the church of Saint Quintinus and Saint Remigius that he had built.
His canonization was Pre-Congregation.
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Benedictine monk, also known as Tron and as Trond.
Trudo was born some time in the 7th century in Hasbein (Hasbeye), Brabant province.
He was the son of Frankish parents. He studied at the Metz Cathedral school in France where he was ordained by Saint Clodulf ( Clodulphus) of Metz. He returned to his native Hasbeye, Brabant, built a church and monastery on his estate around the year 656. It is now known as Saint Trond.
In 660, he founded a convent near Bruges, Belgium.
Saint Trudo was a noted preacher and worked hard to convert the pagans of Hasbaye. He is infact called the apostle to the pagans of Hasbaye, his home region.
He died in 695 and was buried in the church of Saint Quintinus and Saint Remigius that he had built.
His canonization was Pre-Congregation.
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November 24
Today is the Memorial of
Saint Flora of Cordoba
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Today is the Memorial of
Saint Flora of Cordoba
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Saint Flora
Flora was born in Cordoba. Her parents were Mohammedans but the mother converted to Christianity and secretly raised Flora a Christian. She apparently had a son who was raised Muslim. Flora was betrayed by her brother as being Christian. She was scourged and put into his custody so that he might persuade her to apostatize. She escaped. Later, while praying in Saint Acislus Church. She met a Christian named Mary. Mary was the sister of a deacon who had just been martyred. The two decided to stop running and to give themselves up as Christians. They were sent to a brothel. When their ordeal there did not shake their constancy, they were beheaded.
The year was 851.
Among other patronages, flora is the patron of abandoned people and
betrayal victims.
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Flora was born in Cordoba. Her parents were Mohammedans but the mother converted to Christianity and secretly raised Flora a Christian. She apparently had a son who was raised Muslim. Flora was betrayed by her brother as being Christian. She was scourged and put into his custody so that he might persuade her to apostatize. She escaped. Later, while praying in Saint Acislus Church. She met a Christian named Mary. Mary was the sister of a deacon who had just been martyred. The two decided to stop running and to give themselves up as Christians. They were sent to a brothel. When their ordeal there did not shake their constancy, they were beheaded.
The year was 851.
Among other patronages, flora is the patron of abandoned people and
betrayal victims.
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Today is also the Memorial of
Saint Romanus of Le Mans
Romanus was born in the 4th century in Rome, Italy. He had an uncle, Saint Julian who was a bishop in Le Mans. In response to his uncle’s wishes, Romanus travelled to Le Mans, France. He was ordained a priest and he started missionary work in the area around the river Gironde.
Noted for being backward, shy, introverted, and a lousy preacher, he still made converts one after another, healing, exorcising demons, and quietly bringing the Gospel to the pagans. Worked especially with the sailors of the area. He was very successful in converting many of the pagans in this region, Among his most notable converts were many of the sailors living in the area.
He died in November 385 at Blaye, France. He was buried next to his uncle, Saint Julian.
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Saint Romanus of Le Mans
Romanus was born in the 4th century in Rome, Italy. He had an uncle, Saint Julian who was a bishop in Le Mans. In response to his uncle’s wishes, Romanus travelled to Le Mans, France. He was ordained a priest and he started missionary work in the area around the river Gironde.
Noted for being backward, shy, introverted, and a lousy preacher, he still made converts one after another, healing, exorcising demons, and quietly bringing the Gospel to the pagans. Worked especially with the sailors of the area. He was very successful in converting many of the pagans in this region, Among his most notable converts were many of the sailors living in the area.
He died in November 385 at Blaye, France. He was buried next to his uncle, Saint Julian.
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November 25
Today is the Feast Day of
Saint Moses of Rome
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Today is the Feast Day of
Saint Moses of Rome
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Saint Moses of Rome
Martyr
Moses is thought to have been a Jew. He lived in the mid 3rd century. He became a priest in Rome. He opposed Novatian and his heresy. He was also the leader of a group of clergy that corresponded with Saint Cyprian at the beginning of the persecutions of Decius. He was arrested , and imprisoned for almost one year before being executed for the faith.
Said to have been executed in Rome on 1 January 251.
According to SQPN, however, he died in prison.
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References:
1: Our Sunday Visitor Encyclopedia Of Saints.
By Matthew Bunson, Stephen Bunson, Margaret Bunson:
2: SQPN
3: Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney
Martyr
Moses is thought to have been a Jew. He lived in the mid 3rd century. He became a priest in Rome. He opposed Novatian and his heresy. He was also the leader of a group of clergy that corresponded with Saint Cyprian at the beginning of the persecutions of Decius. He was arrested , and imprisoned for almost one year before being executed for the faith.
Said to have been executed in Rome on 1 January 251.
According to SQPN, however, he died in prison.
Saint Moses of Rome
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References:
1: Our Sunday Visitor Encyclopedia Of Saints.
By Matthew Bunson, Stephen Bunson, Margaret Bunson:
2: SQPN
3: Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney
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