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Modern Day Miracles

You hear people saying sometimes that there are fewer miracles nowadays. Might it not rather be that there are fewer people living a life of faith?
—St. Josemaría Escrivá

— from Firmly On the Rock

Saturday, October 13, 2012

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John I: Pope John I inherited the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Christ. Italy had been ruled for 30 years by an emperor who espoused the heresy, though he treated the empire’s Catholics with toleration. His policy changed at about the time the young John was elected pope.
<p>When the eastern emperor began imposing severe measures on the Arians of his area, the western emperor forced John to head a delegation to the East to soften the measures against the heretics. Little is known of the manner or outcome of the negotiations—designed to secure continued toleration of Catholics in the West. </p><p>When John returned to Rome, he found that the emperor had begun to suspect his friendship with his eastern rival. </p><p>On his way home, John was imprisoned when he reached Ravenna because the emperor suspected a conspiracy against his throne. Shortly after his imprisonment, John died, apparently from the treatment he had received.</p>

You should lead by your example in family, among friends and neighbors, and with colleagues and coworkers or fellow students. Your examples should include putting community above self, placing respect for the dignity of others ahead of self-gratification, and demonstrating love above all.

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CATHOLIC GREETINGS

	St. Gerard Majella
	Many expectant mothers are comforted by trust in this saint’s prayers and intercession.

	Year of Faith
	"The Year of Faith is a summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord..." --Pope Benedict XVI

	50th Anniversary of Vatican II
	The Church rejoices that on this date in 1962, Blessed Pope John opened the first session of the Second Vatican Council.

	St. Daniel Comboni
	The congregation founded by this Italian priest is known for spreading the Gospel throughout mission lands.

	Thank You
	Today, O God, we are full of gratitude for all you have given us.

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