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Our
Faith
By Fr.
KJ Veeger, MSC
Place
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Philip Yuson
Sharing
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Loria
Surabaya
Corner
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Ramon Martillano
Sharing
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Nenette Dizon
Here's
the Latest
By
Pinky Torres
Reflection
Homily
Sermon
by Fr. Florianus
Wudjon, PR
Survey
By
Dolreich Fernandes
God
Answers Prayers
By Beth
Manibog
Saint
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Many
Catholics might remember Saint Blaise's feast day because of the
Blessing of the Throats that took place on this day. Two candles are
blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the
blessing is said. Saint
Blaise's protection of those with throat troubles apparently comes
from a legend that a boy was brought to him who had a fishbone stuck
in his throat. The boy was about to die when Saint Blaise healed him.
Very
few facts are known about Saint Blaise. We believe he was a bishop of
Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius in
the early fourth century.
The
legend of his life that sprang up in the eighth century tell us that
he was born into a rich and noble family who raised him as a
Christian. After becoming a bishop, a new persecution of Christians
began. He received a message from God to go into the hills to escape
persecution. Men hunting in the mountains discovered a cave surrounded
by wild animals who were sick. Among them Blaise walked unafraid,
curing them of their illnesses. Recognizing Blaise as a bishop, they
captured him to take him back for trial. On the way back, he talked a
wolf into releasing a pig that belonged to a poor woman. When Blaise
was sentenced to be starved to death, the woman, in gratitude, sneaked
into the prison with food and candles. Finally Blaise was killed by
the governor.
Blaise
is the patron saint of wild animals because of his care for them and
of those with throat maladies.
Take
time as Saint Blaise did to find out how you can help wild animals.
Find out what is being done to support and protect the wildlife in
your area. There is wildlife everywhere, even in cities. Even a
birdfeeder can help God's creatures survive.
Saint
Blaise, pray for us that we may not suffer from illnesses of the
throat and pray that all who are suffering be healed by God's love.
Amen
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