June 8 Saint William Of York. breski1 Jun 8, 2010 (d. 1154) A disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death. Those are the headlines from the tragic life of today's saint. Born into …More
June 8 Saint William Of York.
breski1 Jun 8, 2010 (d. 1154) A disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death. Those are the headlines from the tragic life of today's saint. Born into a powerful family in 12th-century England, William seemed destined for great things. His uncle was next in line for the English throne—though a nasty dynastic struggle complicated things. William himself faced an internal Church feud.
Despite these roadblocks, he was nominated as archbishop of York in 1140. Local clergymen were less enthusiastic, however, and the archbishop of Canterbury refused to consecrate William. Three years later a neighboring bishop performed the consecration, but it lacked the approval of Pope Innocent II, whose successors likewise withheld approval. William was deposed and a new election was ordered.
It was not until 1154—14 years after he was first nominated—that William became archbishop of York. When he entered the city that spring after years of exile, he received an enthusiastic welcome. Within two months he was dead, probably from poisoning. His administrative assistant was a suspect, though no formal ruling was ever made.
Despite all that happened to him, William did not show resentment toward his opponents. Following his death, many miracles were attributed to him. He was canonized 73 years later.
breski1 Jun 8, 2010 (d. 1154) A disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death. Those are the headlines from the tragic life of today's saint. Born into a powerful family in 12th-century England, William seemed destined for great things. His uncle was next in line for the English throne—though a nasty dynastic struggle complicated things. William himself faced an internal Church feud.
Despite these roadblocks, he was nominated as archbishop of York in 1140. Local clergymen were less enthusiastic, however, and the archbishop of Canterbury refused to consecrate William. Three years later a neighboring bishop performed the consecration, but it lacked the approval of Pope Innocent II, whose successors likewise withheld approval. William was deposed and a new election was ordered.
It was not until 1154—14 years after he was first nominated—that William became archbishop of York. When he entered the city that spring after years of exile, he received an enthusiastic welcome. Within two months he was dead, probably from poisoning. His administrative assistant was a suspect, though no formal ruling was ever made.
Despite all that happened to him, William did not show resentment toward his opponents. Following his death, many miracles were attributed to him. He was canonized 73 years later.
JUNE 8, 2011
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
IN BUT NOT OF THE WORLD
June 8, 2011
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Father Paul Campbell, LC
John 17:11b-19
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: "Holy Father,
keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be
one just as we are. When I was with them I protected them in your
name that you gave me, and I guarded …More
JUNE 8, 2011
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
IN BUT NOT OF THE WORLD
June 8, 2011
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Father Paul Campbell, LC
John 17:11b-19
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: "Holy Father,
keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be
one just as we are. When I was with them I protected them in your
name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost
except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be
fulfilled. But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so
that they may share my joy completely. I gave them your word, and the
world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more
than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of
the world but that you keep them from the evil one. They do not
belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. Consecrate
them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world,
so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so
that they also may be consecrated in truth."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe in you. I believe that you are
here with me. I thank you for your loving presence in my life. I
place all of my hope in you. I humbly offer you the love in my heart
and my desire to continue your mission in the world.
Petition: Lord, strengthen my resolve to serve you.
1. He Always Loved Those Who Were His Own in the World: Jesus
completed his mission of protecting those entrusted to his care. He
fulfilled his vocation as a man; not one of his apostles was lost
except the son of destruction. We have his protection still. He sits
at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us. We have the help
of his mother, Mary, and all the saints in heaven. We are surrounded
by a great crowd of saints, who support our efforts to live as God
wants us to live. They are God's gift to protect us on our pilgrimage
in life.
2. Here For the Spiritual Battle: As Jesus was leaving the world,
he prayed for his disciples. He did not pray that they would be taken
out of the world, but that they be kept from the evil one. Sometimes
we can feel beaten up and broken, and we seek to flee the battle.
Jesus needs us in the combat and entrusts us with the fight. He
doesn't keep us from the battle, instead offers us the strength of
his help. He is with us, fighting at our side. He is within us,
giving us the interior strength to do his will.
3. Just Passing Through: Although we are in the world, we are here
as pilgrims. We are passing through on our way to heaven. We have a
mission: to save the souls that God has entrusted to our care. It is
easy to get distracted, to begin to look for calm, ease or a more
comfortable resting place for our weary souls and bodies. The world
remains attractive to our fallen nature. Alluring advertisements can
leave their mark on us, and we can desire the things of earth more
than the treasures of heaven. This is why we must give priority to
prayer in our life and contemplate life from the perspective of
eternity.
Conversation with Christ: Jesus, protect me from the evil one. He is
battling me on many fronts. Keep me strong in your love. Don't let me
give in to discouragement or despair. I have the protection of your
love and your intercession. Increase my hope in you. Help me to
continue your work in the world.
Resolution: I will speak to someone about Christ today, sharing with
them the love he lavishes upon us.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
IN BUT NOT OF THE WORLD
June 8, 2011
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Father Paul Campbell, LC
John 17:11b-19
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: "Holy Father,
keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be
one just as we are. When I was with them I protected them in your
name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost
except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be
fulfilled. But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so
that they may share my joy completely. I gave them your word, and the
world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more
than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of
the world but that you keep them from the evil one. They do not
belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. Consecrate
them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world,
so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so
that they also may be consecrated in truth."
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe in you. I believe that you are
here with me. I thank you for your loving presence in my life. I
place all of my hope in you. I humbly offer you the love in my heart
and my desire to continue your mission in the world.
Petition: Lord, strengthen my resolve to serve you.
1. He Always Loved Those Who Were His Own in the World: Jesus
completed his mission of protecting those entrusted to his care. He
fulfilled his vocation as a man; not one of his apostles was lost
except the son of destruction. We have his protection still. He sits
at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us. We have the help
of his mother, Mary, and all the saints in heaven. We are surrounded
by a great crowd of saints, who support our efforts to live as God
wants us to live. They are God's gift to protect us on our pilgrimage
in life.
2. Here For the Spiritual Battle: As Jesus was leaving the world,
he prayed for his disciples. He did not pray that they would be taken
out of the world, but that they be kept from the evil one. Sometimes
we can feel beaten up and broken, and we seek to flee the battle.
Jesus needs us in the combat and entrusts us with the fight. He
doesn't keep us from the battle, instead offers us the strength of
his help. He is with us, fighting at our side. He is within us,
giving us the interior strength to do his will.
3. Just Passing Through: Although we are in the world, we are here
as pilgrims. We are passing through on our way to heaven. We have a
mission: to save the souls that God has entrusted to our care. It is
easy to get distracted, to begin to look for calm, ease or a more
comfortable resting place for our weary souls and bodies. The world
remains attractive to our fallen nature. Alluring advertisements can
leave their mark on us, and we can desire the things of earth more
than the treasures of heaven. This is why we must give priority to
prayer in our life and contemplate life from the perspective of
eternity.
Conversation with Christ: Jesus, protect me from the evil one. He is
battling me on many fronts. Keep me strong in your love. Don't let me
give in to discouragement or despair. I have the protection of your
love and your intercession. Increase my hope in you. Help me to
continue your work in the world.
Resolution: I will speak to someone about Christ today, sharing with
them the love he lavishes upon us.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
June 8 Saint William Of York
(d. 1154) A disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death. Those are the headlines from the tragic life of today's saint. Born into a powerful family in 12th-century England, William seemed destined for great things. His uncle was next in line for the English throne—though a nasty dynastic struggle complicated things. William himself faced an internal …More
June 8 Saint William Of York
(d. 1154) A disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death. Those are the headlines from the tragic life of today's saint. Born into a powerful family in 12th-century England, William seemed destined for great things. His uncle was next in line for the English throne—though a nasty dynastic struggle complicated things. William himself faced an internal Church feud.
Despite these roadblocks, he was nominated as archbishop of York in 1140. Local clergymen were less enthusiastic, however, and the archbishop of Canterbury refused to consecrate William. Three years later a neighboring bishop performed the consecration, but it lacked the approval of Pope Innocent II, whose successors likewise withheld approval. William was deposed and a new election was ordered.
It was not until 1154—14 years after he was first nominated—that William became archbishop of York. When he entered the city that spring after years of exile, he received an enthusiastic welcome. Within two months he was dead, probably from poisoning. His administrative assistant was a suspect, though no formal ruling was ever made.
Despite all that happened to him, William did not show resentment toward his opponents. Following his death, many miracles were attributed to him. He was canonized 73 years later.
(d. 1154) A disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death. Those are the headlines from the tragic life of today's saint. Born into a powerful family in 12th-century England, William seemed destined for great things. His uncle was next in line for the English throne—though a nasty dynastic struggle complicated things. William himself faced an internal Church feud.
Despite these roadblocks, he was nominated as archbishop of York in 1140. Local clergymen were less enthusiastic, however, and the archbishop of Canterbury refused to consecrate William. Three years later a neighboring bishop performed the consecration, but it lacked the approval of Pope Innocent II, whose successors likewise withheld approval. William was deposed and a new election was ordered.
It was not until 1154—14 years after he was first nominated—that William became archbishop of York. When he entered the city that spring after years of exile, he received an enthusiastic welcome. Within two months he was dead, probably from poisoning. His administrative assistant was a suspect, though no formal ruling was ever made.
Despite all that happened to him, William did not show resentment toward his opponents. Following his death, many miracles were attributed to him. He was canonized 73 years later.