"We need...to reemphasize the glories of the Cross and of our
Crucified Redeemer, to reopen the
fountains of mercy just when the devil would make us the victim of wrath. ...
We must arouse them from their
insensibility by reminding them that His Blood is offered up every morning upon
the altars..." - St Gaspar del Bufalo
Peter Paul
Ruebens
On one occasion St Peter Damian wrote to
a young nephew:
“If I may speak figuratively,
drive out the roaring beasts from your domain; do not cease from protecting
yourself daily by receiving the Flesh and Blood of the Lord. Let your secret foe see your lips reddened with the Blood
of Christ. He will shudder, cower back, and flee to his dark, dank
retreat."
St Peter
Damian
Italy ~ 1007-1072
Benedictine monk, Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia
Reformer, Author - Liber
Gomorrhianus (Book of Gomorrah)
Doctor of the Church
MOTTO:
“Do not prefer anything to the love of Christ.”
FEAST DAY - February 21
“Do
not be depressed. Do not let your weakness make you impatient. Instead, let the serenity of your spirit shine through
your face. Let the joy of your mind burst
forth. Let words of thanks break from your lips.” - St Peter
Damian
Click here: Homily: St Peter Damian - YouTube (3:30
mins)
(Address in re: St Peter Damian)
St Peter Damian, pray for
us!
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