Saint Santa Of October 1st

Saint Santa Of October 1st

St. Remigius, Bishop and Confessor of Faith

Remi or Remigius was born in France in the year 435. At age 22, he was chosen people became bishop of Reims, France. This race option receipt reluctantly because he felt he was not worthy. But later on in his life as bishop proved that the choice of the people above him is actually the voice of God himself.
Bishop Remi tall, calm and majestic, friendly and gentle with those they encounter. He is also smart, clever preaching, and generous, especially to the poor. As a bishop, he is trying hard to bring the French nation, which is still largely pagan to the bosom of Christ. For it does not rule out the approach and a good relationship with the king and the nobles of France. He succeeded in apostolic and evangelizing efforts of the French, thanks to the prayers and example of his life, his sermon that touched the hearts of the people, and all the miracles he did in the name of Christ the Lord.
On Christmas Eve the year 496 he baptize the King of France, Klovis I along with 3,000 of his assistants. Remi led the diocese for 70 years. When he died in 534 most citizens of the kingdom of France already Christianized by it. Therefore he was given the title 'apostle' country France.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Patron of Work Mission

Maria Francoise Therese Martin was born in Alencon, France on January 2, 1873. Thérèse was the youngest daughter of a family of devout Louis Martin and Azelie Guerin. His father was a watchmaker in the town of Alencon. After the death of his wife, she and her children moved to Lisieux. His mother's death raises a big shock on Theresia as the youngest daughter. Forced his sister, Pauline, take the place of his mother to take care of and pay attention to its development.
Theresia dearly loved father. He was given various nicknames: 'Small Theresia', 'Small youngest' and 'Small Queen'. In 1881 to 1885, he studied at the school of the Benedictine Sisters. He is very sensitive and quick to cry that his friends are not familiar with it. He increasingly became sensitive when his sister Pauline entered the Carmelite convent in Lisieux in October 1882. Thérèse fell ill because Pauline's departure. Theresia miraculously healed. Sementra his brothers kneeling beside her bed to pray for his recovery, the statue of the Virgin Mary in front of her suddenly smiled at him. The disease disappeared instantly although the nature of taste is still there. The properties are just beginning to disappear because of the advice of his father when they attended the Christmas Eve 1886. Since then, he began increasingly aware of the evils of nature spoiled and quickly offended. He realized that he had started adolescents and more than that that childishness is not suitable for a woman who aspires to be a nun. Currently this consciousness - then in his autobiography - calls the current air of grace that began a new life. He says in the book: "Jesus is the change myself."
Since then he began to realize that he was filled with the gift of the Holy Spirit. He realized also that he should devote his whole-life to God. His desire to unite with the Child Jesus is very large, and therefore later in the day after he was called 'holy', he was named 'Therese of the Child Jesus' and Therese of Lisieux'. Jesus promised he would never hesitate to do what God wants from him.
His desire was revealed in one of the following prayer: "Jesus, of course you are pleased to have toys. Let me be your toy! Let's just say my toys. When will set over, how happy my heart. If you want Kausepak fro, please! ' And if you're going forsaken corner of the room because bored, okay. I will wait patiently and faithfully. But if you're going Kautusuk bolaMu.. .O, Jesus, of course it hurts, but Thy will be done! " This is the prayer of Thérèse Martin to the Infant Jesus very missed, but has not been able to welcome one because he was only 7 years old.
Theresia parents very well against him with his brothers others. They all - there are five people - became nuns. How happy heart Theresia, when at the age of 12 years should welcome the body of Jesus for the first time. In front of a crucifix, he promised: "Jesus on the cross who are hungry, I would 'give water to You. I am willing to suffer as much as possible, so many sinners repent." The first sinner who repents thanks to prayer Theresia snapper is a criminal sentenced to death without regret, but eventually he was converted also in the presence of a cross shortly before serving time.
Theresia longing is so great at Jesus urges him to live a special life as a nun, following the example of four brothers who had already become a nun. But it can not be accepted because he was only 14 years old. He did not despair. He. pilgrimage to Rome with her parents. In his general audience with the Holy Father, he boldly asked for special permission from the Holy Father to become a nun. His request was granted and he was allowed to enter the convent at the age of 15 years. He received the Carmelite Sisters convent in Lisieux, France. The second brother was already in the convent. Nine years, he lived as an ordinary nun. As other young sisters, he was carrying out the duties and daily prayer, have to cope with feelings of irritability, anger, envy and fight boredom as well as a wide range of inner and outer temptation. To achieve the perfection of life, he chose 'simple way' is based on the teachings of Scripture: to live as a child, full of love and faith in God and total surrender to the feelings of joy. For the sake of ideals, he did the little things and the obligations of everyday with full responsibility because of his great love for God the Father in heaven.
He was sad to see so many people hurt Jesus with sin and unrepentant. To convert sinners, he offered himself as a sacrifice penyilih sins. He diligently pray and do penance for all sinners. He also prayed for the missionaries and the advancement of the kingdom of God throughout the world.
Theresia eventually suffered severe lung. For two years he bore the burden of suffering with joy. The disease is then scowled his life on September 30, 1897 the convent Lisieux. Before breathed, he promised to make the rain of roses to the world. The true promise fulfilled as much a gift of God given to everyone who prayed with intercession.
Theresia died at a very young age, 24 years. He bequeathed his personal history records written at the request of the mother monastery: "Story of a Soul." In it he pointed out that the sanctity of life can be achieved by anyone, no matter how low, despicable and ordinary people. The trick is to carry out small jobs and everyday tasks with full of love that is pure to God. Thérèse was a Carmelite Sister famous in France in the 20th century In 1925, he was named as a 'saint' by Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) and was appointed as a 'Protected Works Mission of the Church'. Later by Pope Pius XII (1939-1958), Theresia appointed as 'Protected France'.

St. Romanus of Italy, Hermit

Romanus is known as a hermit and monk who lived in the desert near Subiaco. He was very instrumental to St. Benedict who is looking for the perfection of life in the desert near the mountains of Subiaco. Romanus was the one who gives guidance and advice and showed Benedict hermitage cave away from the crowds. During Benedict meditated in the cave, Romanus who delivers food to him.
It is said Romanus went to Auxere, France to liberate the Vandals were flooded Italy. There he founded the monastery Fontauge. He died in 550 and his relics are kept in Auxere Sens and Vareilles.

Saint Justin Martyr