Subj : July 22nd - Blessed Augustine Fangi, OP
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From : rich
Date : Wed Jul 21 2021 10:27:10

From: rich <richarra@gmail.com>

July 22nd - Blessed Augustine Fangi, OP

Born at Biella, Italy, 1430; died in Venice, 1493; beatified in 1872.
Miracles around the tomb of Augustine of Biella led to his
beatification in 1878, after he had long been forgotten by everyone,
except the residents of the little town at the foot of the Alps where
he lived. His is another example of a life noted for piety and
regularity, but quite unremarkable for unusual events or venturesome
projects.

Augustine's father was a member of the Fangi family, who were wealthy
and noble, and, because of this, he had planned a secular career for
his son. But when the Dominicans came to Biella, his plans were
changed, for Augustine was completely charmed by their way of life and
begged to be admitted. He entered, while quite young, the new convent
that the Dominicans had built at Biella.

Augustine had a reputation for penance, even at a time when people
were not as squeamish as they are today. Not only did he inflict harsh
penances upon himself, he also bore with patience whatever pain and
annoyance life granted him gratuitously. At one time he was required
to undergo a surgical operation without, of course, any anesthetic. He
did so without making the slightest outcry. In fact, he said
afterwards that his mind was so intensely focused on something else
that he hardly noticed what was being done to him. His mind was on
that "something else" most of the time, for he prayed continually.

In 1464, Augustine was made prior at Soncino. Several of his best
known miracles were performed there. At one time, a deformed child,
who had died without baptism, was restored to life, by Augustine's
prayer, long enough to be baptized. At another time, when he was
passing down the street, he met a little boy who was crying bitterly,
because he had broken a jug of wine. Augustine gathered up the shards
and put them back together again. Then, with a prayer, he refilled the
jug and handed it back to the startled child. Still another time,
through his intercession, a woman was delivered from possession of
five devils.

Augustine spent his last ten years in the convent in Venice, and he
died there on the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. He was buried in a
damp place. Forty years later, on the occasion of some repairs to the
church, his coffin, found floating on water, was opened. His body and
habit were still intact. This did much to promote interest in his
cause. Nevertheless, it was more than three centuries before he was
finally beatified (Benedictines, Dorcy).


Saint Quote:
God loves the simple and converses with them willingly and
communicates to them the understanding of His truths, because He
disposes of these at His pleasure. He does not deal thus with lofty
and subtle spirits.
--St. Francis de Sales

Bible Quote:
And sighing deeply in spirit, he saith: Why doth this generation seek
a sign? Amen, I say to you, a sign shall not be given to this
generation.=C2  (Mark 8:12) DRB


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HER CHILDREN

I humbly salute you, O you faithful, heavenly Friends of
my children! I give you heartfelt thanks for all the love and
goodness you show them. At some future day I shall, with
thanks more worthy than I can now give, repay your care
for them, and before the whole heavenly court
acknowledge their indebtedness to your guidance and
protection. Continue to watch over them. Provide for all
their needs of body and soul. Pray, likewise, for me, for my
husband, and my whole family, that we may all one day
rejoice in your blessed company. Amen.

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