August 9th - Blessed John of Rieti
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- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:13:05 -0500
August 9th - Blessed John of Rieti
Blessed John lived in the first half of the fourteenth century. He has a
sister who is also "blessed," Blessed Lucy of Amelia. They were members of
the Bufalari family from the Umbria region of Italy. John felt a call to
religious life. He was attracted to the order of St. Augustine and wanted to
be a brother. John was accepted into the order and found himself immediately
at home. He loved to pray and to meditate about Jesus, Mary and the saints.
He learned how to talk to God, his Father, and he especially took the
opportunities to serve at Mass. People from the neighboring towns came to
Mass at the church of the Augustinians. They noticed the brother who was
always there. He was so peaceful and kind. Brother John went out of his way
to welcome them. He made them feel at home.
When people came to the monastery in need, Brother John was there to greet
and welcome them. For those who were staying overnight, he would bring them
to the guest rooms and wait on them. He would make sure they had food,
medicine and whatever else the monastery could give.
The years passed. Brother John continued his religious life with the quiet
rhythm of a clock. He was steady and stable. Blessed John remained joyful in
his vocation until his death in 1350. It was no surprise to anybody who had
come to the monastery when miracles started to be reported at his tomb.
Brother John was not going to let his death stop him from performing his
ministry for Jesus.
By living our Christian vocation authentically, we bring the presence of
Christ into the world.
From:
http://www.daughtersofstpaul.com/saintday/m8.html#BM9
Another Version
August 9th - Blessed John of Rieti
Blessed John of Rieti by Mario Ferrari, Rome, Italy. Blessed John is an
example of a spiritual maturity reached in a short time at a youthful age.
John Bufalari was born at Castel Porziano in the diocese of Amelia (Terni),
Italy, at the beginning of the fourteenth century and entered the
Augustinian Order in his early youth at Rieti. He was the brother of Blessed
Lucy of Amelia. His brief life as a friar was marked by simplicity,
cheerfulness, innocence, and great devotion to the community. He made
himself the servant of all and expressed his great fraternal love in the
simplest and most ordinary of tasks, such as caring for the sick and
attending to the guests of the monastery. He spent much time in prayer and
was always eager to serve the Masses of the priests of the community
regardless of their number.
There is a collection of stories written about John which express his purity
of intention and devout religious spirit. Once when he left the community
garden it was evident that he had been crying, and, asked the reason for his
tears, he remarked: "Because I see how the plants, the trees, the birds, and
the fruitful earth obey God, and yet men and women, who are promised eternal
life for their obedience, transgress the commands of their creator. This
makes me sad at heart."
John died at the age of seventeen at Rieti, and his remains are preserved in
the former Augustinian church of Saint Augustine in that city.
Quote:
O my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage and strength to serve You.
Enkindle Your love in me and then walk with me along the next stretch of
road before me. I do not see very far ahead, but when I have arrived where
the horizon now closes down, a new prospect will open before me, and I shall
meet it with peace.
-Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Bible Quote:
5. And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. And
lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am
well pleased: hear ye him. (Matthew 17:5)
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Litany of The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
This Litany in honor of Jesus in His Most Precious Blood was drawn up
by the Sacred Congregation of Rites and promulgated by Pope John
XXIII on February 24, 1960. The devotion to Jesus in His most Precious
Blood was first popularized by St. Gaspar del Bufalo (1786-1837) who
founded the Missioners of the Most Precious Blood. A partial indulgence
is granted to the faithful who recite this litany.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father, save us.
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, save us.
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony, save us.
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us.
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us.
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.
Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.
Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us.
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us.
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us.
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.
Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O
Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O
Lord.
V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood.
R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.
Let us pray; Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-
begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by
his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, that we may worthily adore this price
of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of
the present life so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen
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