November 2022

Saint Martin of Tours

Saint Martin of Tours was born in Hungary to pagan parents but was raised in Italy. His father was in the cavalry corps and when he was 15 years old, he served in the Roman military as well. Despite being in the military, it was said that he was more of a monk. He was later on discharged and became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers.

He was ordained as an exorcist. He also became a monk and lived in Milan. He returned to France where he established a French monastery. He lived there for 10 years where formed disciples and preached to the people.

He became a bishop due to the demand of his people. He was known to fight paganism and he pleaded mercy to the heretics.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-martin-of-tours

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=81

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1 John 1:9

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

Prayer To Walk With Transparency

I O God, I confess that I want some things from life that are really not mine to have. Forgive me, O God, and help me to walk with transparency to you and to those around me. You have always been honest with me, O God. Help me to be as honest with myself, with others and above all, O God, with you. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-on-Confession

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Saint Leo the Great

Daily Saints

Saint Leo the Great was from a Roman aristocratic family. In 431, he became a well-known deacon of the Church. He was also known for often settling disputes inside the church due to his intelligence and strong conviction. He was widely respected.

In 440, he was elected as pope, succeeding after Peter. He was the first pope to be given the title “the Great”. He displayed endless dedication to his role as the pope. During his reign, he was passionate about preserving the unity and faith of the Church. He prioritized the safety of his people against armies who are against Christianity and the Church.

In 1754, St. Leo the Great was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV.

Sources:

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=299

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-leo-the-great

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Sandurot Festival

Philippine Events, Philippine Regional Festival

Sandurot Festival is Dumaguete’s annual celebration that highlights the hospitality and welcoming soul of the city. Due to the hospitality and friendliness of the locals, Dumaguete city earned the name The City of Gentle People.

The Sandurot Festival came from the Visayan word “pakig-sandurot” which means to “to join in”. It is celebrated every 3rd week of November. The festival is held in honor of the patroness of Dumaguete, Sta. Catalina de Alejandria. It celebrates religious traditions, culture, and unity of the city.

Sources:

https://dumaguete.com/festivals-negros-oriental/sandurot-festival-of-dumaguete/

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John 15:12

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” - John 15:12

Prayer For Guidance For A Friend In Need

Lord, Dear Heavenly God, I have a dear friend that is going through many problems in their life and do not know which way to turn. Lord, I pray that in Your mercy and love, Your Holy Spirit will reach out to comfort and guide. Take away all strain and stress that seems to be flooding his (her) mind, and lead them in a straight path into the arms of the Lord Jesus. I pray that in Your grace and mercy You will be their comfort and guide, and draw them into the everlasting arms of Christ, in Whose name I pray, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-for-Direction

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Saint Benignus

Daily Saints

Saint Benignus was the son of an Irish chieftain. He was a follower of St. Patrick who baptised him into Christianity. He went with St. Patrick in his travels and helped with the missionary labours. He assisted in forming choral services and became known as “Patrick’s psalm-singer”.

Saint Benignus was trained by St. Patrick since his youth and he later on was appointed to the Commission of Nine. It is said that St. Benignus contributed to the Psalter of Cashel and Book of Rights.

Sources:

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1738

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Proverbs 21:2

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.” - Proverbs 21:2

Prayer To Be Taught To Pray With Understanding

Lord, teach me how to pray with understanding. Teach me I pray, how to pray into Your will, to pray in spirit and truth, to pray as You would have me pray. Lord, I ask that as I come across various difficulties that people are facing that I hear with Your ears, see with Your eyes and understand with Your heart so that I may speak and pray into the situation as You would have me pray. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-for-Understanding

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Saint Castorius

Daily Saints

St. Castorius is one of the “four crowned martyrs”. They were tortured and executed during the reign of Diocletian during the rule of Diocletian in Hungary. St. Castorius and the other “crowned martyrs” were commissioned by Diocletian as carvers. Diocletian was impressed by their carvings and he requested them to carve a statue of Aesculapius, a Greek god. They refused to do it as they were Christians. They also refused to sacrifice to the gods and because of this they were imprisoned. They were also falsely accused of being involved in the death of one of Diocletian’s officers.

St. Castorius died around 287 A.D.. He is the patron saint of sculptors.

Sources:

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=437

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Luke 11:28

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” - Luke 11:28

Prayer For Listening to Other People

Dear Lord Jesus, I want to walk in spirit and truth, to walk humbly before You and to learn to be graciously patient, especially when I am with other people. Lord, I want to live a life that is honouring to You and to fulfil the role that You have given me to do within the body of Christ. Help me to really listen to what they say and not to be waiting for an opportunity for me to discuss my opinions or display my own intelligence. Give me the grace and patience to be a good listener I pray, so that I may demonstrate the love of Jesus to all around me. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/prayer/prayer-for-grace-to-listen-to-other-people-540

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Saint Achillas

Daily Saints

Saint Achillas was a bishop and a theologian during an era of dispute in the church. He was the bishop of Alexandria in Egypt, which was one of the most powerful cities at that time.

A bishop named Arius was ordained later on. Saint Achillas recognized the untruths in Arius preaching. He defended the faith but Arius attacked him. A council was put together to condemn Arius for his false preachings. He was forced to flee to Palestine.

Sources:

https://www.saintsfeastfamily.com/copy-of-st-achillas-nov-7

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1099

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