Subj : February 21st - Saint Peter the Scribe To : All From : rich Date : Wed Feb 20 2019 08:05:57 From: rich February 21st - Saint Peter the Scribe (died 743) Today we also celebrate the feast day of the holy martyr, Saint Peter the Scribe.=C2 Little is known about Saint Peter, other than he was a Christian scribe in Palestine in the 8th century.=C2 During the Islamic invasion of the region, Peter was captured and later martyred by the Arab conquerors from Damascus. We pray today with Saint Peter the Scribe, and all the holy men and women who have given their lives in service to the Lord, using the words of Saint Polycarp: Lord, almighty God, Father of your beloved and blessed Son Jesus Christ, through whom we have come to the knowledge of yourself, God of angels, of powers, of all creation, of all the race of saints who live in your sight, I bless you for judging me worthy of this day, this hour, so that in the company of the martyrs I may share the cup of Christ, your anointed one, and so rise again to eternal life in soul and body, immortal through the power of the Holy Spirit. May I be received among the martyrs in your presence today as a rich and pleasing sacrifice. God of truth, stranger to falsehood, you have prepared this and revealed it to me and now you have fulfilled your promise. I praise you for all things, I bless you, I glorify you through the eternal priest of heaven, Jesus Christ, your beloved Son. Through him be glory to you, together with him and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. by Jacob 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. --St. Bernard Bible Quote From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, 7/14/2015 and unto the world to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have ministered before him. And so was I established in Zion, and in the holy city likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem. And I took root in an honourable people, and in the portion of my God his inheritance, and my abode is in the full assembly of saints.=C2 =C2 [Ecclesiasticus(Sirach) 24:14-16] DRB) <><><><> Letting Go Dear Lord, I give Thee my opinions, which are doubtful at best. I give Thee all contention, which robs my mind of rest. I give Thee my anxiety, of what I say and do. The fear of what they think of me! I fix my eyes on Thee. Oh make me simple and sincere spontaneous and kind. Help me to live each moment leaving yesterday behind. Please take my resentments, unforgiveness in my soul. And heal my memories Jesus, I place Thee in control. I want to see the good things, the way that people try. For who is trying harder and failing more than I. Lord fill me with Thine presence, make me meek and resigned. Help me to take a "back seat", and let other people shine. Let me be lost in Thee my Lord, that all may come and see, the power of a love so great, could change someone like me. Author Unknown --- NewsGate v1.0 gamma 2 * Origin: News Gate @ Net396 -Huntsville, AL - USA (1:396/4) .