Subj : May 24th - St. David of Scotland To : All From : rich Date : Wed May 23 2018 10:07:49 From: rich May 24th - St. David of Scotland David was the youngest son of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland and her good husband, King Malcolm. He become King himself when he was about 40. Those who knew him well saw how little he wanted to accept the royal crown. But once he was King he was a very good one. St. David ruled his kingdom with great justice. He was very charitable to the poor and let all his subjects come to visit him whenever they desired. He gave everyone good example with his own love of prayer. Under this holy king, the people of Scotland united more closely and became better Christians. King David established new dioceses and built many new monasteries. He gave much money to the Church during his rule of about twenty years. Two days before he died, he received the last Sacraments and spent his time praying with those attending him. The next day, they urged him to rest, but he answered: "Let me think about the things of God, instead, so that my soul may be strenghtened on it's trip from exile to home." By home, the Saint meant our heavenly home. "When I stand before God's judgement seat, you will not be able to answer for me or defend me," he said. "No one will be able to deliver me from His hand." So he kept on praying right up until he died. When we are tempted to excuse our faults by saying," Everyone else does it," let us remember that this excuse will not count when we go before God to be judged.... Saint Quote: In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal. -- Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Bible Quote: He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, because I always do the things that are pleasing to Him. (John 8:29) <><><><> A humble person makes a realistic assessment of oneself without illusion or pretense to be something one is not. A truly humble person regards oneself neither smaller nor larger than one truly is. True humility frees us to be ourselves as God regards us and to avoid falling into despair and pride. A humble person does not want to wear a mask or put on a facade in order to look good to others. Such a person is not swayed by accidentals, such as fame, reputation, success, or failure. Do you know the joy of Christ-like humility and simplicity of heart? --- NewsGate v1.0 gamma 2 * Origin: News Gate @ Net396 -Huntsville, AL - USA (1:396/4) .