See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow
and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and
the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
- Col 2:8
“There is
more sweetness
in one hour
of prayer before
Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament than
in all the
world's crowded theaters,
and
brilliant drawing rooms,
and
giddy diversions, and social gatherings.”
St Gabriel
Possenti
Passionist clerical
student
Italy
~1838-1862
Exemplary devotion to
Our Lady of Sorrows
Feast Day:
February 27
“Love Mary! She is lovable, faithful,
constant. She will never let herself be outdone in love, but will ever remain
supreme. If you are in danger, she will hasten to free you. If you are troubled,
she will console you. If you are sick, she will bring you relief. If you are in
need, she will help you. She does not look to see what kind of person you
have been. She simply comes to a heart that wants to
love her. She comes quickly and opens her merciful heart to you, embraces you
and consoles and serves you. She will even be at hand to accompany you on the
trip to eternity." - St Gabriel
Saint Gabriel is remarkable because he
obediently and willingly converted in a very short time from a life of excess,
devoted to the pleasures of this world, to becoming inextricably linked to the
Passion of Our Lord. He shows us that we are all blessed with the graces to fall
in love with Our Lord, no matter what the cost.
Gabriel died
at age 24 of tuberculosis and was buried
the day of his death. A companion in the novitiate, Bernard Mary of Jesus,
exclaimed:
“Tears come to my eyes and I am filled with
shame for having been so far from the virtues
that he attained in such a short
time.”
St
Gabriel, pray for us!
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