Subj : August 22nd - St. Andrew the Scot To : All From : rich Date : Mon Aug 21 2017 10:08:20 From: rich August 22nd - St. Andrew the Scot Archdeacon of Fiesole, born probably at the beginning of the ninth century; died c.877 in Italy of natural causes. St. Andrew and his sister St. Bridget the Younger were born in Ireland of noble parents. There they seem to have studied under St. Donatus, an Irish scholar, and when the latter decided to make a long pilgrimage to the holy places of Italy, Andrew accompanied him. Donatus and Andrew arrived at Fiesole when the people were assembled to elect a new bishop. A heavenly voice indicated Donatus as most worthy of the dignity, and being consecrated to that office, he made Andrew his archdeacon. During the 47 years of his episcopate Andrew served him faithfully, and he was apparently encouraged by Donatus to restore the church of St. Martin a Mensola and to found a monastery there. Andrew is commended for his austerity of life and boundless charity to the poor. He died shortly after his master St. Donatus; and his sister St. Bridget is believed to have been miraculously conducted from Ireland by an angel to assist at his deathbed. After St. Andrew's holy death, Bridget led the life of a recluse for some years in a remote spot among the Apennines. Saint Quote: Let us therefore pray to our Lord Jesus Christ that he give us the grace to seek His Kingdom and to build within ourselves a moral Jerusalem. By doing this, we will be able to merit our place in the heavenly Jerusalem to sing Alleluia in its streets with all the saints and angels. But the One whose Kingdom is eternal for all ages must help us to do so. --St. Anthony Bible Quote: Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen. (Revelation 1:7) DRB <><><><> Novena to the Blessed Virgin (very powerfull) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful in the splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of The Sea help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. (Make your request) There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands. (Repeat three times) Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, who light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You, who give me the divine gift, forget all evil against me & who in all instances of my life are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things & to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you even in spite of all material illusion. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. --- NewsGate v1.0 gamma 2 # Origin: News Gate @ Net396 -Huntsville, AL - USA (1:396/4) * Origin: Region 15 HQ (1:15/0) .