Today marks the memorial of St. Ludolph, bishop and martyr of the Premonstratensian Order, partiuclarly invoked as a martyr for the freedom of the Church. Nothing is known of the early years of Ludolph. He joined the Norbertine Cathedral Chapter of Ratzeburg where he was treasurer before being elected eighth bishop of Ratzeburg in 1236. [...]
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St. Ludolph
Posted in O.Praem Saints and Beati on April 26, 2008 | Comments Off
The Conversion of Our Holy Father Augustine
Posted in O.Praem Saints and Beati on April 24, 2008 | Comments Off
April 24th is marked by Augustinians around the world, both canons and others who follow the Rule of St. Augustine, as the memorial of the Conversion of Our Holy Father Augustine.
“So was I speaking and weeping in the most bitter contrition of my heart, when, lo! I heard from a neighbouring house a voice, as [...]
Good Shepherd Sunday
Posted in Vocation on April 12, 2008 | Comments Off
I am the gate.
Anyone who enters through me will be safe:
he will go freely in and out
and be sure of finding pasture.
- John 10
On this Sunday the Church especially recommends to her children to pray and promote in the hearts of the faithful vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
My dear Jesus, by Your most [...]
