"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
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
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."
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)
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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