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

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St. Justin Martyr

St. Justin Martyr

Justin was born from a pagan family in Nablus, Samaria, Asia Minor at the beginning of the second century, roughly the period of the death of St. John the Apostle.
Justin got a good education since small. Then he was interested in the philosophy course to obtain certainty about the meaning of life and about God. Once when he was a walk on the beach while contemplating various problems. He met with a parent. The old man, Justin asked a variety of questions that are being direnungkannya. The old man explained to him everything about the prophets of Israel sent by God, Jesus Christ and the prophets foretold about Christianity. He was advised to pray to God for heavenly light.
In addition to philosophy, he also studied the Scriptures. He was later baptized and became famous defender of Christianity. In accordance habit that time, Justin was teaching in public places, such as the town square, dressed as a philosopher. He also writes about a variety of issues, tertutama concerning the defense of the true faith. In school in Rome, many times held a general debate in order to open people's hearts to the truth of the Christian faith.
Justin seoranng proud that he became a devout Christian, and he is determined to uplift Christianity with his life. In his book, "Conversations with Truphon Jews," Justin writes: "Although we Christians were killed with the sword, crucified, or in the exhaust to moncong- muzzle wild beasts, or tortured with shackles fire, we will not be falling away from our faith. On the contrary, more intense torture, more and more people in the name of Jesus, repent and become righteous. "
In Rome, Justin was arrested and together with other martyrs faced dihadapankan next to the Roman authorities. After much beaten, their heads severed. These events occurred in the year 165. Justin was known as a defender of the greatest faith in the days of the early Church.

St. Simeon, Confessor of the Faith

Simeon was educated in Constantinople and ascetic life on the banks of the Jordan. Greece blooded man later became a monk at the monastery of Bethlehem and Mount Sinai. He prefers to live alone and settled around the Red Sea Coast and in the top of the mountain. But then abbot sent him to France. After exploring various areas, he voluntarily live locked in a booth at a monastery in Trier, Germany until the time of his death.


St. Johannes Storey, Martyr

John Storey lived between years 1510-1571. He is a Member of the British Parliament and utterly refused to recognize Queen Elizabeth I as head of the Church. As a result he was imprisoned. But had escaped and fled to Belgium. By ruse, he was brought back to England and hung up breathed in London.

St. Pamphilus of Sasarea, Martyr

Pamphilus was born in Berytus, Pheonicia (now: Beirut, Lebanon) in the year 240 from a prominent and wealthy family. Pamphilus has an interest and a great talent in the secular problems in Berytus while continuing his theological studies at the Catechetical School of Alexandria a famous name under the guidance Pierius, replacement Origen. From Alexandria he went to Sasarea, the capital of Palestine. Shortly after he arrived in Sasarea, he ditabhiskan to the priesthood by Bishop Agapius. He settled there and unwavering defense of the Christian faith during the persecution of Christians until the day he died as a martyr in the year 309/310.
Pamphilus priest, lecturer, exegetes, and collecting books of high value. With books that had gathered, he organized and developed a large library that has been initiated by Origen. The library is useful for a variety of studies on the Church. With his expertise in the field of theology and Scripture, he led a group of students in the study of the Scriptures. Eusebius, one of his students - who later dubbed the "Father of Church History" very familiar with it. With him, Pamphilus wrote a biography of his teacher (biography has been lost) while continuing to develop the library Sasarea above. He focused on the collection of biblical texts and their comments so that the collection becomes a source of important information for the publication of a version of the writing of Scripture in textual higher than other versions at that time. A collection of texts of the Bible and other books in the library is a major contribution to the Church, because it provides complete and reliable data about the early Christian literature. Eusebius and Jerome Taylor works in the field of the history of the Church and Scripture are based on the information provided in this Pimphilus library. Too bad that the library and all the books in it destroyed by the Arabs in the seventh century.
Roughly between the years 307-308, Pimphilus arrested, imprisoned, and tortured for his faith. While in prison, he shared Eusebius - who was also imprisoned - to write an apology to defend Origen; partial fragment of this writing is still there. Because he refused to bring a sacrifice to the pagan gods for acts of persecution by Maximinus Daza, he was beheaded in the year 309 or 310.

Santo Ahmed, Martyr

Ahmed is the brother Almansur, country head of Lerida in Spain. Together with her siblings Zaida and Zoraida. Ahmed converted to follow Christ and baptized a Christian. Each with the name of baths: Bernard, Maria and Gracia. After becoming the third Christian kaka â € "is trying to Christianize Almansur sisters, their brother. But their actions have actually resulted in their death as martyrs. They were arrested and handed over to the executioner to be killed.

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