Subj : October 5th - St. Flora of Beaulieu To : All From : rich Date : Fri Oct 04 2019 09:21:18 From: rich October 5th - St. Flora of Beaulieu This French saint lived in the 14th century. She came from a loving family and joined a convent of nuns at Beaulieu in 1324. She was an innocent, good girl who had resisted her parents' plans for her to marry. But once she gave herself to God as his spouse, he allowed her to prove her love by overcoming all kinds of trials and temptations. Sometimes it seemed to Sister Flora that she was leading too comfortable a life. At other times, it was too hard. She would be tempted to return home to enjoy herself. Yet, because she kept trying to love God, Sister Flora grew dearer and dearer to him. At last, he blessed her with wonderful visions and the gift of knowing the future. Soon, people realized that Sister Flora was very holy. They came to ask for prayers and advice. This saint also received the privilege of suffering the pain of Christ's cross. She seemed to feel it pressing into her, making a wound in her side. She joyfully accepted this suffering out of her great love for Jesus. Even in moments of confusion or doubt, Flora continued to try to go forward, giving to God the best that she could at that time. Saint Quote: As to the treasons which have been laid to my charge, and for which I come here to suffer, I desire you all to bear witness with me that I am thereto altogether innocent. I am a Catholic man and a priest; in that Faith I have lived, and in that Faith do I intend to die. If you esteem my Religion treason, then I am guilty; as for the other treason, I never committed any, God is my judge. --Saint Edmund Campion Bible Quote: But there are also many other things which Jesus did; which, if they were written every one, the world itself, I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written.=C2 (John 21:25) <><><><> LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 1 Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us. BEFORE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SALUTATIONS SAY: "Our Lady of Mount Carmel," AND AFTERWARDS: "Pray for us Sinners." Queen of Heaven, Victorious over Satan, Most Obedient Daughter, Most Pure Virgin, Devoted Spouse, Mother Most Tender, Model of Perfect Virtue, Sure Anchor of Hope, Refuge in Sorrow, Dispensatrix of the Gifts of God, Bastion Against Our Enemies, Our Aid in Danger, The Way Leading to Jesus, Our Light in Darkness, Our Consolation at the Hour of Death, Advocate of the Most Abandoned Sinners, For the Hardened in Vice, For Those who Offend Thy Divine Son, For Those Who Neglect to Pray, For Those Who are in Agony, For Those Who Defer Their Conversion, For Those Suffering in Purgatory, For Those Who Do Not Know Thee. Let Us Pray. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, glorious Queen of Angels, channel of God's tenderest mercy to man, refuge and advocate of sinners, with confidence I prostrate myself before thee, beseeching thee to obtain for me [Mention request silently]. In return I solemnly promise to have recourse to thee in all my trials, sufferings and temptations, and I shall do all in my power to induce others to love and reverence thee and to invoke thee in all their needs. I thank thee for the numberless blessings which I have received from thy mercy and powerful intercession. Continue to be my shield in danger, my guide in life, and my consolation at the hour of death. Amen. --- NewsGate v1.0 gamma 2 * Origin: News Gate @ Net396 -Huntsville, AL - USA (1:396/4) .