We can learn from the Saints!

[TheSunKing]

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These are not my favorite saints but they inspired me when I visited Rome last October 2012 .

ST. NICHOLAS of TOLENTINE

Nicholas of Tolentino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ST. ATHANASIUS of ALEXANDRIA

Athanasius of Alexandria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ST. PHILOMENA

Philomena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nice bro!

[TheSunKing]

THE SIXTEEN DISCALCED CARMELITE MARTYRS OF COMPIEGNE (X 1794)
BLAMELESS VICTIMS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

-declared as Enemies of the Republic after upholding Catholic Christianity and rejecting atheistic secularism being forced to everybody in France at that time.





The 16 virgins being led to slaughter at the Place du Trone Renverse.

On July 17, 1794, sixteen Carmelites caught up in the French Revolution were guillotined at the Place du Trône Renversé (now called Place de la Nation), in Paris.


When the revolution started in 1789, a group of twenty-one discalced Carmelites lived in a monastery in Compiegne France, founded in 1641. The monastery was ordered closed in 1790 by the Revolutionary gov*ernment, and the nuns were disbanded. Sixteen of the nuns were accused of living in a religious community in 1794. They were arrested on June 22 and imprisoned in a Visitation convent in Compiegne There they openly resumed their religious life.


For a full twenty months before their execution, the sisters came together in an act of consecration “whereby each member of the community would join with the others in offering herself daily to God, soul and body in holocaust to restore peace to France and to her Church.”


The nuns were not just mere victims of the Revolution overcome by circumstances. Each contemplated her martyrdom; each understood her offering. Each sought that “greater love” of giving herself for her fellow man in imitation of the Divine Lamb Who redeemed humanity.


On July 12, 1794, the Carmelites were taken to Paris and five days later were sentenced to death. Before their execution they knelt and chanted the “Veni Creator”, as at a profession, after which they all renewed aloud their baptismal and religious vows. They went to the guillotine singing the Salve Regina. They were beatified in 1906 by Pope St. Pius X.


The Carmelites were: Marie Claude Brard; Madeleine Brideau, the subprior; Maire Croissy, grandniece of Colbert Marie Dufour; Marie Hanisset; Marie Meunier, a novice; Rose de Neufville Annette Pebras; Anne Piedcourt: Madeleine Lidoine, the prioress; Angelique Roussel; Catherine Soiron and Therese Soiron, both extern sisters, natives of Compiegne and blood sisters: Anne Mary Thouret; Marie Trezelle; and Eliza beth Verolot. The martyrdom of the nuns was immortalized by the composer Francois Poulenc in his famous opera Dialogues des Carmelites.






Prayer for the feast of July 17th

Lord God, you called Bl. Teresa of St. Augustine and her companions to go on in the strength of the Holy Spirit from the heights of Carmel to receive a martyr’s crown. May our love too be so steadfast that it will bring us to the everlasting vision of your glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.



Prayer for obtaining graces through the intercession of the Blessed Carmelites of Compiègne

Lord our God, You called the 16 blessed Carmelites of Compiègne to show you the greatest testimony of love through the offering of their blood that “peace may be returned to the Church and to the State.” Remember the joyful and heroic fidelity with which they glorified you. May your goodness manifest their favor with you, in granting through their intercession the grace (the miracle) that we ask you in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen!



READ MORE: THE MARTYRS OF COMPIEGNE

[Dorothea]

I've always liked Padre Pio.

[mudskipper77]

Padre Pio and St. Francis of Assisi ug among patron nga c San Roque.

[Usman77]

Relic of St. Camillus to arrive in Ph

For devout Catholics, Camillus de Lellis is a familiar name whose intercession is implored in times of illness.

Even those not familiar with the patron saint of the sick, hospitals and health workers see his work in the hands of priests in his order, known as the Ministers of the Sick or simply "the Camillians."

In February, however, followers can get a glimpse of St. Camillus' blessed remains: his preserved heart.

Related story: A blessed day: Philippines gets second Catholic Saint

St. Camillus' relic will arrive in the Philippines Feb. 18, said Camillian priest Dan Cancino of the Episcopal Commssion on Healthcare of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines.

The saint's blessed remains will have a series of pilgrimages in the country before being flown back to Rome March 11, he added.

A mass and veneration rites will be held 6 p.m. upon the relic's arrival at the Our Lady of La Paz Parish in Makati, where St. Camillus heart will be displayed until Feb. 19.

Masses for the sick will meanwhile be held on Feb. 23 at the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila (8:30 a.m.) and the St. Camillus College Seminary Chapel in Marikina City (5 p.m.).

On March 10, closing ceremonies will be held 4 p.m. at St. Camillus and San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel in Quezon City.

Also read: Pope urges Catholics to rekindle faith

The pilgrimage is "a special moment for the sick to deepen their devotion and relationship with St. Camillus especially in experiencing the ever-present love of Christ to them," Cancino said further.

Although noting that relics "do not possess magical or miraculous powers," the priest nonetheless encouraged praying before them "because they strengthen our faith in Christ."

A primer emailed to Yahoo! Southeast Asia explained that a relic is a "part of the body of a saint or a venerated person, else another type of ancient religious object" preserved for veneration.

St. Camillus' heart is encased in a glass heart-shaped encased glass, displayed in an elaborately designed dome-shaped reliquary.

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The relic's visit to the Philippines is part of a global pilgrimage in anticipation of St. Camillus' 400-year death anniversary celebration.

The Catholic saint died in July 14, 1614, after a life dedicated to caring for the sick through his congregation officially recognized by the Vatican as a religious order in 1586.

Source: Saint's preserved heart to arrive in PH - Yahoo! News Philippines

[jovipeorliohacokijo]

Padre Pio and St. Francis of Assisi ug among patron nga c San Roque.

ganahan pud ko ana nila bro, not unsa ang ilang public lives but ang ilang mga secret lives

[slabdans]

kinsa na si padre pio? naa may padre pio atong teleserye sauna sa agua vendita..sori ha wala ko kaila niya mao ni ask ko

[jovipeorliohacokijo]

kinsa na si padre pio? naa may padre pio atong teleserye sauna sa agua vendita..sori ha wala ko kaila niya mao ni ask ko

bilocation, stigmata, prophet, miracle worker, divine power

Bilocation and Odor of Sanctity

The phenomenon of bilocation is one of the most remarkable gifts attributed to Padre Pio. His appearances on various of the continents are attested by numerous eye witnesses, who either saw him or smelled the odors characteristically associated with his presence, described by some as roses and by others as tobacco. The phenomenon of odor (sometimes called the odor of sanctity) is itself well established in Padre Pio's case. The odor was especially strong from the blood coming from his wounds. Investigation showed that he used absolutely no fragrances or anything that could produce these odors. The odors often occurred when people called upon his intercession in prayer and continue to this day.

Among the most remarkable of the documented cases of bilocation was the Padre's appearance in the air over San Giovanni Rotondo during World War II. While southern Italy remained in Nazi hands American bombers were given the job of attacking the city of San Giovanni Rotondo. However, when they appeared over the city and prepared to unload their munitions a brown-robed friar appeared before their aircraft. All attempts to release the bombs failed. In this way Padre Pio kept his promise to the citizens that their town would be spared. Later on, when an American airbase was established at Foggia a few miles away, one of the pilots of this incident visited the friary and found to his surprise the little friar he had seen in the air that day over San Giovanni.

As to how Padre Pio with God's help accomplished such feats, the closest he ever came to an explanation of bilocation was to say that it occurred "by an extension of his personality."

Padre Pio

The Testimony of Padre Carmelo Durante

For the good of' souls, Our Lord gave the Venerable Padre Pio of' Pietrelcina many gifts, amongst these the gift of bilocation, which enables a person to be present in two places at the same time.

Bilocation, however, must not be confused as some do with ubiquity, which means omnipresence, namely being present everywhere at the same time, which belongs only to God.

With this said, I will relate a few cases of bilocation concerning the Padre.

At the end of 1954 I was the Superior of the religious community that included Padre Pio. With the aim of' gathering information on the Padre's first years in San Giovanni Rotondo, from 28 July 1916 on, I decided to question the Padre's first spiritual children and organised some meetings

[jovipeorliohacokijo]

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Some notable quotes by Saint Padre Pio, the Capuchin friar and mystic from Pietrelcina, Italy.

Always humble yourself lovingly before God and man, because God speaks to those who are truly humble of heart, and enriches them with His gifts. ~Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer. ~Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The Devil is like a mad dog tied by a chain. Beyond the length of the chain he cannot catch hold of anyone. And you, therefore, keep your distance. If you get too close you will be caught. Remember, the Devil has only one door with which to enter into our soul: our will. There are no secret or hidden doors. No sin is a true sin if we have not willfully consented. ~Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

If you have the courage to imitate Mary Magdalene in her sins, have the courage to imitate her penance! ~Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Read more: Padre Pio Quotes and Padre Pio Sayings

[slabdans]

ahh thanks sa info Jovi...abi nako ug pinoy ni siya...hehehe