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SUMMARY:Saint Stephen of Mar Saba
DESCRIPTION:Saint Stephen of Mar Saba\nSaint of the Day for March 31\n(725 – 794)\nhttps://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar31.mp3\nSaint Stephen of Mar Saba’s Story\nA “do not disturb” sign helped today’s saint find holiness and peace. \nStephen of Mar Saba was the nephew of Saint John Damascene\, who introduced the young boy to monastic life beginning at age 10. When he reached 24\, Stephen served the community in a variety of ways\, including guest master. After some time he asked permission to live a hermit’s life. The answer from the abbot was yes and no: Stephen could follow his preferred lifestyle during the week\, but on weekends he was to offer his skills as a counselor. Stephen placed a note on the door of his cell: “Forgive me\, Fathers\, in the name of the Lord\, but please do not disturb me except on Saturdays and Sundays.” \nDespite his calling to prayer and quiet\, Stephen displayed uncanny skills with people and was a valued spiritual guide. \nHis biographer and disciple wrote about Stephen: “Whatever help\, spiritual or material\, he was asked to give\, he gave. He received and honored all with the same kindness. He possessed nothing and lacked nothing. In total poverty he possessed all things.” \nStephen died in 794. \n\nReflection\nSaint Stephen of Mar Saba knew the value of solitude. Even though he was generous and served whoever came to him\, he relished his time alone. Maybe we can learn from him the value of solitude and seek it out a little more in our lives.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/saint-stephen-of-mar-saba/2018-03-31/
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