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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T110000
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SUMMARY:Lenten Soup Sale
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for Ash Wednesday the right way by picking up your Monastery-Made Meatless soup on Tuesday\, February 13th! You don’t even have to get out of your car! \nLocation: The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop\nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nCost: $7.00 per quart and includes a small loaf of bread
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/lenten-soup-sale/
LOCATION:Friar’s Nook Gift Shop\, 793 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20231030T160133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T160350Z
UID:49115-1701216000-1701302399@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:ADVENT - THE TWO COMINGS OF CHRIST
DESCRIPTION:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Advent-Series-2023.mp4\n\nWednesdays Nov. 29th\, Dec. 6th\, 13th\, and 20th \nEach Advent\, we celebrate a new beginning. Although we enter into these four weeks as a time of preparation for Christmas and recalling the birth of the Lord\, the Scriptures of the season begin by calling to mind the end time and the return of Christ. This is also part of Advent-to help us prepare for the return of Christ in glory. It’s not a matter of either/or but both/and. \nJoin us for our Advent Reflections as we explore the Sunday Scriptures. Beginning on Wednesday\, November 29 and on each of the Wednesdays of Advent we will reflect on the Scriptures for the coming weekend. By anticipating the Scriptures and themes for each\, you will have a greater appreciation for them and\, hopefully\, have a more fruitful and spiritual Advent. \nThe first 30 registrants will be assigned to the Daytime Advent Reflections which will begin at 10:00 AM and include a reflection on the Scriptures\, the celebration of Holy Mass\, and lunch with the friars. This workshop will be $20 per class or $60 for the four-week series. If there is enough demand\, we will host an Evening Advent Reflections which will begin at 6:30 PM and include a reflection on the Scriptures and a prayer service. The evening class will be $10 per class or $30 for the four-week series. \nAll classes will be held at St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg. To register for the workshop\, please send your payment to: \nFranciscan Friars\, TOR\nPO Box 139\nHollidaysburg\, PA 16648 \nFor questions\, please call 814-695-3802. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/advent-the-two-comings-of-christ/2023-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Advent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20230427T193020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T195023Z
UID:47805-1696672800-1696698000@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis-Franciscan Creation Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 7th -10:00 AM-5:00 PM \n\nCraft vendors\nFood trucks\nRummage Sale\nGift Shop Fall Fling Sale\nRosary at 2:00 PM\nPet Blessing at 3:00 PM\nMass at 4:00 PM\nBring a lawn chair or blanket for Mass!
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/feast-of-st-francis-franciscan-creation-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20230803T141347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T182323Z
UID:48045-1696672800-1696694400@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Creation Festival
DESCRIPTION:Craft Vendors\, Food Trucks\, Petting Zoo\, Kids Activities\, Garage Sale\, Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Fall Fling Sale\nRosary at 3:00 PM\nPet Blessing at 3:30 PM\nMass at 4:00 PM \nFor more info\, please go to:\nhttps://fb.me/e/2JjIcQP2y?mibextid=Gg3lNB
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/franciscan-creation-festival/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20230803T141310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T141310Z
UID:48044-1694599200-1694610000@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Adult Enrichment: "The Mass"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/adult-enrichment-the-mass/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000
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CREATED:20230803T141242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T141242Z
UID:48043-1692180000-1692190800@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Adult Enrichment: "The Catholic Church and the LGBTQ Community"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/adult-enrichment-the-catholic-church-and-the-lgbtq-community/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T100000
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CREATED:20230427T193018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T194850Z
UID:47804-1686650400-1686650400@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Anthony-Day of Celebration
DESCRIPTION:June 13th – 10:00 AM \nSt. Bernardine Monastery Front Lawn \n\nOutdoor Mass\nBlessing of St. Anthony’s Bread\nBlessing with First Class Relic of St. Anthony\nOutdoor BBQ Lunch (Pre-purchase meal ticket)
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/feast-of-st-anthony-day-of-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000
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CREATED:20230427T193017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T194238Z
UID:47803-1683712800-1683723600@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Enrichment Days 2023
DESCRIPTION:Class\, Mass\, and Lunch with the Friars \n$20 per workshop – Must pre-register with payment \n10:00 AM-1:00 PM \n\nMay 10th: The Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church\nJuly 12th: Vatican II\nAug. 16th: The Church and LGBTQ Community\nSept. 13th: The Mass
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/enrichment-days-2023/2023-05-10/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery Chapel\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195352Z
UID:38599-1640995200-1641081599@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (New Year's Day) (Holy Dayof Obligation)
DESCRIPTION:Gift Shop Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/solemnity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-new-years-day-holy-dayof-obligation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195338Z
UID:38598-1640908800-1640995199@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:Office and Gift Shop Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/new-years-eve/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195337Z
UID:38597-1640390400-1640476799@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Gift Shop Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/christmas-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195337Z
UID:38596-1640304000-1640390399@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Office and Gift Shop Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/christmas-eve/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195337Z
UID:38595-1639929600-1639933200@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Lessons and Carols Serivce
DESCRIPTION:A service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century.  In this service\, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall\, the promise of a Messiah\, the Incarnation\, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News.  Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/lessons-and-carols-serivce/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery Chapel\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195337Z
UID:38594-1639911600-1639929600@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Christmas at the Monastery
DESCRIPTION:Tours of of the Monastery on the half hour with lite refreshments between tours.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/christmas-at-the-monastery/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195323Z
UID:38593-1639476000-1639486800@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Advent Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Part 4 of 4: Join the friars for a time of reflection\, prayer\, and fellowship exploring Advent themes. A lite lunch with the friars will follow the workshop at noon. Registration is REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/advent-workshop-series-4/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195322Z
UID:38592-1638921600-1639007999@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-holy-day-of-obligation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195322Z
UID:38591-1638871200-1638882000@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Advent Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of 4: Join the friars for a time of reflection\, prayer\, and fellowship exploring Advent themes. A lite lunch with the friars will follow the workshop at noon. Registration is REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/advent-workshop-series-3/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195322Z
UID:38590-1638266400-1638277200@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Advent Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of 4: Join the friars for a time of reflection\, prayer\, and fellowship exploring Advent themes. A lite lunch with the friars will follow the workshop at noon. Registration is REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/advent-workshop-series-2/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195322Z
UID:38589-1638007200-1638028800@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:Friar’s Nook Gift Shop\, 793 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195309Z
UID:38588-1637884800-1637971199@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Observance
DESCRIPTION:Office and Gift Shop Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/thanksgiving-observance/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195308Z
UID:38587-1637798400-1637884799@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:Office and Gift Shop Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/thanksgiving-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195308Z
UID:38586-1637661600-1637672400@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Advent Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 4: Join the friars for a time of reflection\, prayer\, and fellowship exploring Advent themes. A lite lunch with the friars will follow the workshop at noon. Registration is REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/advent-workshop-series/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery\, 768 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195307Z
UID:38585-1636588800-1636675199@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/veterans-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195307Z
UID:38584-1635724800-1635811199@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/all-saints-day-holy-day-of-obligation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211012
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195303Z
UID:38583-1633910400-1633996799@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/columbus-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195303Z
UID:38582-1633305600-1633391999@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/feast-of-st-francis/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20210903T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195303Z
UID:38581-1633168800-1633194000@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis - Day of Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Rummage Sale and Gift Shop Fall Sale\, Rosary (3:00)\, Pet Blessing (3:30)\, and Mass (4:00)\, Food and Baked Goods for Sale\, Bring a lawn chair or blanket!
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/feast-of-st-francis-day-of-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Bernardine Monastery Campus\, 793 Monastery Road\, Hollidaysburg\, 16648
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20170825T165804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T165804Z
UID:6308-1582934400-1583020799@www.thefranciscanfriars.org
SUMMARY:Saint Oswald
DESCRIPTION:Saint Oswald\nSaint of the Day for February 29\n(605 – August 5\, 642)\nClick to hear audio clip ►\nThe last acts in the life of today’s saint make for an amazing story. In truth\, they merely underscore the holiness he exhibited throughout his life. \nBorn into a military family in 10th-century England\, Oswald was a nephew of the archbishop of Canterbury\, who raised him and played a crucial role in his early education. Oswald continued his studies abroad in France\, where he became a Benedictine monk. \nFollowing his appointment as bishop of Worcester\, and later as archbishop of York\, he founded monasteries and introduced many reforms. He supported—and improved—scholarship at the abbeys he established\, inviting leading thinkers in such fields as mathematics and astronomy to share their learning. \nHe was widely known for his sanctity\, especially his love for the poor. The final winter of his life was spent at the cathedral in Worcester that he so loved. At the start of Lent\, he resumed his usual practice of washing the feet of 12 poor men each day. On Leap Year Day\, February 29\, he died after kissing the feet of the 12th man and giving a blessing. \nThe news of Oswald’s death brought an outpouring of grief throughout the city. \n\nReflection\nNepotism does not always lead to bad results proving that God can use even something quite negative to bring about some good. Oswald seemed to enjoy favors as a result of his uncle\, the Archbishop of Canterbury\, but he followed his own humble path and gained sanctity serving the poor.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/saint-oswald/2020-02-29/
CATEGORIES:Saint of the Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180801
DTSTAMP:20260404T121434
CREATED:20170901T145125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T145125Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Ignatius of Loyola
DESCRIPTION:Saint Ignatius of Loyola\nSaint of the Day for July 31\n(October 23\, 1491 – July 31\, 1556)\nhttps://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul31.mp3\nSaint Ignatius of Loyola’s Story\nThe founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence\, Ignatius whiled away the time reading a life of Christ and lives of the saints. His conscience was deeply touched\, and a long\, painful turning to Christ began. Having seen the Mother of God in a vision\, he made a pilgrimage to her shrine at Montserrat near Barcelona. He remained for almost a year at nearby Manresa\, sometimes with the Dominicans\, sometimes in a pauper’s hospice\, often in a cave in the hills praying. After a period of great peace of mind\, he went through a harrowing trial of scruples. There was no comfort in anything—prayer\, fasting\, sacraments\, penance. At length\, his peace of mind returned. \nIt was during this year of conversion that Ignatius began to write down material that later became his greatest work\, the Spiritual Exercises. \nHe finally achieved his purpose of going to the Holy Land\, but could not remain\, as he planned\, because of the hostility of the Turks. Ignatius spent the next 11 years in various European universities\, studying with great difficulty\, beginning almost as a child. Like many others\, his orthodoxy was questioned; Ignatius was twice jailed for brief periods. \nIn 1534\, at the age of 43\, he and six others–one of whom was Saint Francis Xavier–vowed to live in poverty and chastity and to go to the Holy Land. If this became impossible\, they vowed to offer themselves to the apostolic service of the pope. The latter became the only choice. Four years later Ignatius made the association permanent. The new Society of Jesus was approved by Pope Paul III\, and Ignatius was elected to serve as the first general. \nWhen companions were sent on various missions by the pope\, Ignatius remained in Rome\, consolidating the new venture\, but still finding time to found homes for orphans\, catechumens\, and penitents. He founded the Roman College\, intended to be the model of all other colleges of the Society. \nIgnatius was a true mystic. He centered his spiritual life on the essential foundations of Christianity—the Trinity\, Christ\, the Eucharist. His spirituality is expressed in the Jesuit motto\, Ad majorem Dei gloriam—“for the greater glory of God.” In his concept\, obedience was to be the prominent virtue\, to assure the effectiveness and mobility of his men. All activity was to be guided by a true love of the Church and unconditional obedience to the Holy Father\, for which reason all professed members took a fourth vow to go wherever the pope should send them for the salvation of souls. \n\nReflection\nLuther nailed his theses to the church door at Wittenberg in 1517. Seventeen years later\, Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society that was to play so prominent a part in the Catholic Reformation. He was an implacable foe of Protestantism. Yet the seeds of ecumenism may be found in his words: “Great care must be taken to show forth orthodox truth in such a way that if any heretics happen to be present they may have an example of charity and Christian moderation. No hard words should be used nor any sort of contempt for their errors be shown.” One of the greatest ecumenists was the 20th-century German Jesuit\, Cardinal Augustin Bea. \n\nSaint Ignatius of Loyola is the Patron Saint of:\nRetreats
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SUMMARY:Saint Peter Chrysologus
DESCRIPTION:Saint Peter Chrysologus\nSaint of the Day for July 30\n(c. 406 – c. 450)v\nhttps://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul30.mp3\nSaint Peter Chrysologus’ Story\nA man who vigorously pursues a goal may produce results far beyond his expectations and his intentions. Thus it was with Peter “of the Golden Words\,” as he was called\, who as a young man became bishop of Ravenna\, the capital of the empire in the West. \nAt the time there were abuses and vestiges of paganism evident in his diocese\, and these Peter was determined to battle and overcome. His principal weapon was the short sermon\, and many of them have come down to us. They do not contain great originality of thought. They are\, however\, full of moral applications\, sound in doctrine\, and historically significant in that they reveal Christian life in fifth-century Ravenna. So authentic were the contents of his sermons that some 13 centuries later\, he was declared a doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIII. He who had earnestly sought to teach and motivate his own flock was recognized as a teacher of the universal Church. \nIn addition to his zeal in the exercise of his office\, Peter Chrysologus was distinguished by a fierce loyalty to the Church\, not only in its teaching\, but in its authority as well. He looked upon learning not as a mere opportunity but as an obligation for all\, both as a development of God-given faculties and as a solid support for the worship of God. \nSome time before his death around A.D. 450\, Saint Peter Chrysologus returned to his birthplace of Imola\, in northern Italy. \n\nReflection\nQuite likely\, it was Saint Peter Chrysologus’ attitude toward learning that gave substance to his exhortations. Next to virtue\, learning\, in his view\, was the greatest improvement to the human mind and the support of true religion. Ignorance is not a virtue\, nor is anti-intellectualism. Knowledge is neither more nor less a source of pride than physical\, administrative\, or financial prowess. To be fully human is to expand our knowledge—whether sacred or secular—according to our talent and opportunity.
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