Pope Saint Celestine V, May 19--uploaded by irapuato. raldyjhack Dec 30, 2010 Eleventh of twelve children. His father died when he was quite young. When his mother would ask, "Which one of you is …More
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raldyjhack Dec 30, 2010 Eleventh of twelve children. His father died when he was quite young. When his mother would ask, "Which one of you is going to become a saint?" little Peter would answer "Me, Mama! I'll become a saint!".
At 20 Peter became a hermit, praying, working, and reading the Bible. He followed the Benedictine rule, and so many other hermits came to him for guidance, that he founded the Holy Spirit Community of Maiella (Benedictine Celestines).
Following a two year conclave during which the cardinals could not decide on a pope, Peter came to them with the message that God was not pleased with the long delay; the cardinals chose Peter as Pope.
The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy, many of whom were using spiritual power to obtain wordly power. Celestine sought a way to bring the faithful to the original Gospel spirit, and he settled on "Pardon" - he called for a year of forgiveness of sins, and return to evangelical austerity and fidelity.
He reigned a mere five months, and the members of the Vatican Curia took advantage of him. This led to much mismanagement, and great uproar in the Vatican. Knowing he was responsible, Celestine asked forgiveness for his mistakes, and abdicated on 13 December 1294
, the only pope to do so. His successor, Boniface VIII, kept Celestine hidden for the last ten months of his life in a small room in a Roman palace. Celestine may have appreciated it - he never lost his love of the hermit's life, and spent his last days in prayer.Born
1210 at Isneria, Abruzzi, Italy as Pietro del Morrone (Peter Celestine)
Papal Ascension
5 July 1294
Died
19 May 1296; buried in the church of Saint Agatha, Ferentino, Italy; re-interred in the Church of Saint Maria di Collemaggio, Aquila, Italy
Canonized
1313
Patronage
Aquila, Italy
bookbinders
raldyjhack Dec 30, 2010 Eleventh of twelve children. His father died when he was quite young. When his mother would ask, "Which one of you is going to become a saint?" little Peter would answer "Me, Mama! I'll become a saint!".
At 20 Peter became a hermit, praying, working, and reading the Bible. He followed the Benedictine rule, and so many other hermits came to him for guidance, that he founded the Holy Spirit Community of Maiella (Benedictine Celestines).
Following a two year conclave during which the cardinals could not decide on a pope, Peter came to them with the message that God was not pleased with the long delay; the cardinals chose Peter as Pope.
The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy, many of whom were using spiritual power to obtain wordly power. Celestine sought a way to bring the faithful to the original Gospel spirit, and he settled on "Pardon" - he called for a year of forgiveness of sins, and return to evangelical austerity and fidelity.
He reigned a mere five months, and the members of the Vatican Curia took advantage of him. This led to much mismanagement, and great uproar in the Vatican. Knowing he was responsible, Celestine asked forgiveness for his mistakes, and abdicated on 13 December 1294
, the only pope to do so. His successor, Boniface VIII, kept Celestine hidden for the last ten months of his life in a small room in a Roman palace. Celestine may have appreciated it - he never lost his love of the hermit's life, and spent his last days in prayer.Born
1210 at Isneria, Abruzzi, Italy as Pietro del Morrone (Peter Celestine)
Papal Ascension
5 July 1294
Died
19 May 1296; buried in the church of Saint Agatha, Ferentino, Italy; re-interred in the Church of Saint Maria di Collemaggio, Aquila, Italy
Canonized
1313
Patronage
Aquila, Italy
bookbinders
MAY 19, 2011
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
A LIFE OF SERVICE
May 19, 2011
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Father Todd Belardi, LC
John 13:16-20
When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, he said to them: "Amen,
amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any
messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this,
blessed are you if you do it. I am not speaking …More
MAY 19, 2011
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
A LIFE OF SERVICE
May 19, 2011
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Father Todd Belardi, LC
John 13:16-20
When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, he said to them: "Amen,
amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any
messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this,
blessed are you if you do it. I am not speaking of all of you. I know
those whom I have chosen. But so that the scripture might be
fulfilled, The one who ate my food has raised his heel against me.
From now on I am telling you before it happens, so that when it
happens you may believe that I AM. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever
receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives
the one who sent me."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe that you are God. I believe
that you became man, suffered, died, rose from the dead and ascended
in heaven. I believe that you sent us the Holy Spirit to guide us
along our earthly journey towards your heavenly Kingdom. Thank you
for your infinite, unconditional love. Thank you for showing me the
way. I place all my trust in you and yearn to love you more each
day.
Petition: Lord Jesus, make me prefer to serve rather than be served.
1. The Teacher: The disciples called Jesus "Master" during his
lifetime. Many others did too -- and rightfully so -- because Jesus
is the Master. The third time St. Peter saw the Lord after the
Resurrection, he confessed: "Lord, you know everything" (John 21:17).
And even if it meant accepting difficult growth lessons in life, St.
Peter was able to accept humbly that Christ truly was Master, that
he does know all. In contemplating Christ, we must try to remember
who it is who is speaking, acting, working miracles, suffering,
working and instructing. It is God, the Master of all: a man like us,
yes, but also God, holding the keys to all things.
2. The Disciple: The master became a slave. God served men. We can
only bow in humble adoration knowing that our all-powerful God came
to earth to serve us. Time and time again Christ gives his disciples
an example of their own mission: to serve others. Love God by serving
others; live like Jesus by humbly submitting to God's will. This is
the essence of Christianity: to live a life of humble service with
all people, especially with those we find it most difficult to serve.
One word captures it: charity.
3. The Blessing: Christ invites us to serve. Being a servant to
others is not easy, because it means we have to be humble. It was
not easy for Christ either, but he had a motivation: to love and save
us. Serving is a blessing -- even in those situations when our
passions flare up and we would like to justify ourselves -- because
we can love. Love transforms our world; it transforms hearts and
allows the grace of God to touch the depths of the soul. If we have
love for souls as our motivation to serve, every opportunity we have
to live as servants becomes a blessing, a blessing to live like the
Master who came to serve and not be served and to give his life as a
ransom for many.
Conversation with Christ: Lord Jesus, help me this day to imitate
you as a humble servant of all. Inflame my heart with a great zeal
for souls so that in every moment I may desire to bring your love to
others.
Resolution: I will do a concrete act of charity today for someone
in need.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
A LIFE OF SERVICE
May 19, 2011
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Father Todd Belardi, LC
John 13:16-20
When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, he said to them: "Amen,
amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any
messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this,
blessed are you if you do it. I am not speaking of all of you. I know
those whom I have chosen. But so that the scripture might be
fulfilled, The one who ate my food has raised his heel against me.
From now on I am telling you before it happens, so that when it
happens you may believe that I AM. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever
receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives
the one who sent me."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe that you are God. I believe
that you became man, suffered, died, rose from the dead and ascended
in heaven. I believe that you sent us the Holy Spirit to guide us
along our earthly journey towards your heavenly Kingdom. Thank you
for your infinite, unconditional love. Thank you for showing me the
way. I place all my trust in you and yearn to love you more each
day.
Petition: Lord Jesus, make me prefer to serve rather than be served.
1. The Teacher: The disciples called Jesus "Master" during his
lifetime. Many others did too -- and rightfully so -- because Jesus
is the Master. The third time St. Peter saw the Lord after the
Resurrection, he confessed: "Lord, you know everything" (John 21:17).
And even if it meant accepting difficult growth lessons in life, St.
Peter was able to accept humbly that Christ truly was Master, that
he does know all. In contemplating Christ, we must try to remember
who it is who is speaking, acting, working miracles, suffering,
working and instructing. It is God, the Master of all: a man like us,
yes, but also God, holding the keys to all things.
2. The Disciple: The master became a slave. God served men. We can
only bow in humble adoration knowing that our all-powerful God came
to earth to serve us. Time and time again Christ gives his disciples
an example of their own mission: to serve others. Love God by serving
others; live like Jesus by humbly submitting to God's will. This is
the essence of Christianity: to live a life of humble service with
all people, especially with those we find it most difficult to serve.
One word captures it: charity.
3. The Blessing: Christ invites us to serve. Being a servant to
others is not easy, because it means we have to be humble. It was
not easy for Christ either, but he had a motivation: to love and save
us. Serving is a blessing -- even in those situations when our
passions flare up and we would like to justify ourselves -- because
we can love. Love transforms our world; it transforms hearts and
allows the grace of God to touch the depths of the soul. If we have
love for souls as our motivation to serve, every opportunity we have
to live as servants becomes a blessing, a blessing to live like the
Master who came to serve and not be served and to give his life as a
ransom for many.
Conversation with Christ: Lord Jesus, help me this day to imitate
you as a humble servant of all. Inflame my heart with a great zeal
for souls so that in every moment I may desire to bring your love to
others.
Resolution: I will do a concrete act of charity today for someone
in need.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
Pope Saint Celestine V, May 19
Eleventh of twelve children. His father died when he was quite young. When his mother would ask, "Which one of you is going to become a saint?" little Peter would answer "Me, Mama! I'll become a saint!".
At 20 Peter became a hermit, praying, working, and reading the Bible. He followed the Benedictine rule, and so many other hermits came to him for guidance, that he …More
Pope Saint Celestine V, May 19
Eleventh of twelve children. His father died when he was quite young. When his mother would ask, "Which one of you is going to become a saint?" little Peter would answer "Me, Mama! I'll become a saint!".
At 20 Peter became a hermit, praying, working, and reading the Bible. He followed the Benedictine rule, and so many other hermits came to him for guidance, that he founded the Holy Spirit Community of Maiella (Benedictine Celestines).
Following a two year conclave during which the cardinals could not decide on a pope, Peter came to them with the message that God was not pleased with the long delay; the cardinals chose Peter as Pope.
The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy, many of whom were using spiritual power to obtain wordly power. Celestine sought a way to bring the faithful to the original Gospel spirit, and he settled on "Pardon" - he called for a year of forgiveness of sins, and return to evangelical austerity and fidelity.
He reigned a mere five months, and the members of the Vatican Curia took advantage of him. This led to much mismanagement, and great uproar in the Vatican. Knowing he was responsible, Celestine asked forgiveness for his mistakes, and abdicated on 13 December 1294, the only pope to do so. His successor, Boniface VIII, kept Celestine hidden for the last ten months of his life in a small room in a Roman palace. Celestine may have appreciated it - he never lost his love of the hermit's life, and spent his last days in prayer. Born 1210 at Isneria, Abruzzi, Italy as Pietro del Morrone (Peter Celestine) Papal Ascension 5 July 1294
Died 19 May 1296; buried in the church of Saint Agatha, Ferentino, Italy;
re-interred in the Church of Saint Maria di Collemaggio, Aquila, Italy Canonized 1313
Patronage Aquila, Italy
bookbinders
saints.sqpn.com/saintc30.htm
Eleventh of twelve children. His father died when he was quite young. When his mother would ask, "Which one of you is going to become a saint?" little Peter would answer "Me, Mama! I'll become a saint!".
At 20 Peter became a hermit, praying, working, and reading the Bible. He followed the Benedictine rule, and so many other hermits came to him for guidance, that he founded the Holy Spirit Community of Maiella (Benedictine Celestines).
Following a two year conclave during which the cardinals could not decide on a pope, Peter came to them with the message that God was not pleased with the long delay; the cardinals chose Peter as Pope.
The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy, many of whom were using spiritual power to obtain wordly power. Celestine sought a way to bring the faithful to the original Gospel spirit, and he settled on "Pardon" - he called for a year of forgiveness of sins, and return to evangelical austerity and fidelity.
He reigned a mere five months, and the members of the Vatican Curia took advantage of him. This led to much mismanagement, and great uproar in the Vatican. Knowing he was responsible, Celestine asked forgiveness for his mistakes, and abdicated on 13 December 1294, the only pope to do so. His successor, Boniface VIII, kept Celestine hidden for the last ten months of his life in a small room in a Roman palace. Celestine may have appreciated it - he never lost his love of the hermit's life, and spent his last days in prayer. Born 1210 at Isneria, Abruzzi, Italy as Pietro del Morrone (Peter Celestine) Papal Ascension 5 July 1294
Died 19 May 1296; buried in the church of Saint Agatha, Ferentino, Italy;
re-interred in the Church of Saint Maria di Collemaggio, Aquila, Italy Canonized 1313
Patronage Aquila, Italy
bookbinders
saints.sqpn.com/saintc30.htm