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The Liturgical Year of Don Prosper Garangier September 22, St.

Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor, and the commemoration of St.

In 1517, a cruel blow fell upon the great Augustinian family.

Luther, 1 of its members, raised the cry of revolt, which was to be echoed for centuries by every passion.

But the illustrious order which had unwittingly nurtured this child of evil was none the less acceptable to God.

And he deigned long before to demonstrate this for the consolation of institutes whose very excellence exposes unworthy subjects to more dangerous falls.

It was at the first Vespers of all Saints that Luther broached at Wittenberg his famous theses against indulgences and the authority of the Roman pontiff.

Within a month, on November 25th of the same year, Thomas of Villanova pronounced his vows at Salamanca and filled up the place left vacant by the Heresiarch.

Amid the storms of social disorder and the noise of the world's disturbances, the glory rendered by 1 saint to the ever-tranquil Trinity outweighs all the insults and blasphemies of hell.

Let us bear all this in mind as we read the following lessons.

Thomas was born at Fulana, a town in the diocese of Toledo, in Spain, in the year of our Lord, 1488.

From his earliest youth, his excellent parents instilled into him piety and extraordinary charity to the poor.

Of this virtue, he gave, while still a child, many proofs, among the most remarkable of which was his more than once taking off his own garments to clothe the naked.

As a youth, he was sent to Alcala to study humanities in the great college of St.

He was recalled home by the death of his father whereupon he devoted his whole fortune to the support of destitute virgins, and then returned to Alcala.

Having completed his course of theology, he was promoted for his eminent learning to a chair in the university and taught philosophy and theology with wonderful success.

Meanwhile, he besought God with assiduous prayers to teach him the science of the Saints and a virtuous rule of life and conduct.

He was therefore divinely inspired to embrace the institute of the hermits of St.

After his profession, he excelled in all virtues which should adorn a religious man, humility, patience, continence, but he was especially remarkable for art and charity.

In the midst of his many and varied labors, his unconquered spirit was ever intent on prayer and meditation of divine things.

On account of his reputation for learning and holiness, he was commanded to undertake the duty of preaching, and by the assistance of heavenly grace he led countless souls from the Mire of Vise to the way of salvation.

In the government of the Brethren, to which he was next appointed, He so united prudence, equity, and sweetness to zeal and severity, that in many places he restored or confirmed the ancient discipline of his order.

When elected to the Archbishopric of Granada, he rejected that high dignity with wonderful firmness and humility.

But not long after, he was obliged by his superiors to undertake the government of the Church of Valencia, which he ruled for about 11 years as a most holy and vigilant pastor.

He changed nothing of his former manner of life, but gave free scope to his insatiable charity and distributed the rich revenues of his church among the needy, keeping not so much as a bed for himself.

For the bed on which he was lying when called to heaven was lent to him by the person to whom he had shortly before given it in alms.

He fell asleep in our Lord in the sixth of the Ides of September, at the age of sixty-eight.

God was pleased to bear witness to his servants' holiness by miracles both during life and after death.

A barn, which was almost empty, the corn, having been distributed to the poor, was by his intercession suddenly filled, and a dead child was restored to life at his tomb.

These and many other miracles having rendered his name illustrious, Pope Alexander VII enrolled him among the saints and commanded his feast to be celebrated on the fourteenth of the calends of October.

Thy name, as well as thy justice, shall remain forever, O Thomas, because thou hast distributed and given to the poor all the church of the saints shall declare thy alms.

Teach us to show mercy to our brethren, so that by thy prayers we may obtain for ourselves the mercy of God.

Thou hast great power with the Queen of Heaven, whose praises thou didst love to celebrate, and whose birthday on earth was thy birthday in heaven.

Give us an ever-increasing knowledge of her, and an ever-growing love.

Watch over thy country, over thy church of Valencia, and over the order adorned with such saints as Nicholas of Torrentino, John of San Facundo, and thyself.

Bless the religious women who have inherited thy charity and who, for well nigh 3 centuries, have caused thy name and that of thy father st Augustine to be held in veneration May the preachers of the divine word throughout the world profit by the writings thou has fortunately left us monuments of that eloquence which made thee the oracle of princes, the light of the poor, and the mouthpiece of the Holy Ghost.

At Zion, in Valais, at a place called Agenum, the birthday of the holy martyrs Maurice, Exuperius, Candidus, Victor, Innocent, and Vitalis, with their companions of the Theban Legion, who was massacred under Maximian for the name of Christ and filled the whole world with the renown of their martyrdom.

Let us unite with Rome in paying honor to these valiant soldiers, the glorious patrons of Christian armies as well as the numerous churches.

Emperor, said they, we are all soldiers, but we are also the servants of God.

If we break them, how canst thou trust us to keep our oaths to thee?

No command, no discipline can overrule our baptismal engagements.

Every soldier is bound in honor and in conscience to obey the Lord of hosts rather than all human commanders who are but his subalterns.

Grant we beseech the Almighty God that the festive solemnity of thy holy martyrs, Maurice and his companions, may give us joy, and we may glory in their festival on whose help we rely.


Speaker 0: The Liturgical Year of Don Prosper Garangier September 22, St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor, and the commemoration of St. Maurice and Companions. In 1517, a cruel blow fell upon the great Augustinian family. Luther, 1 of its members, raised the cry of revolt, which was to be echoed for centuries by every passion.

But the illustrious order which had unwittingly nurtured this child of evil was none the less acceptable to God. And he deigned long before to demonstrate this for the consolation of institutes whose very excellence exposes unworthy subjects to more dangerous falls. It was at the first Vespers of all Saints that Luther broached at Wittenberg his famous theses against indulgences and the authority of the Roman pontiff. Within a month, on November 25th of the same year, Thomas of Villanova pronounced his vows at Salamanca and filled up the place left vacant by the Heresiarch. Amid the storms of social disorder and the noise of the world's disturbances, the glory rendered by 1 saint to the ever-tranquil Trinity outweighs all the insults and blasphemies of hell.

Let us bear all this in mind as we read the following lessons. Thomas was born at Fulana, a town in the diocese of Toledo, in Spain, in the year of our Lord, 1488. From his earliest youth, his excellent parents instilled into him piety and extraordinary charity to the poor. Of this virtue, he gave, while still a child, many proofs, among the most remarkable of which was his more than once taking off his own garments to clothe the naked. As a youth, he was sent to Alcala to study humanities in the great college of St.

Ildefonsis. He was recalled home by the death of his father whereupon he devoted his whole fortune to the support of destitute virgins, and then returned to Alcala. Having completed his course of theology, he was promoted for his eminent learning to a chair in the university and taught philosophy and theology with wonderful success. Meanwhile, he besought God with assiduous prayers to teach him the science of the Saints and a virtuous rule of life and conduct. He was therefore divinely inspired to embrace the institute of the hermits of St.

Augustine. After his profession, he excelled in all virtues which should adorn a religious man, humility, patience, continence, but he was especially remarkable for art and charity. In the midst of his many and varied labors, his unconquered spirit was ever intent on prayer and meditation of divine things. On account of his reputation for learning and holiness, he was commanded to undertake the duty of preaching, and by the assistance of heavenly grace he led countless souls from the Mire of Vise to the way of salvation. In the government of the Brethren, to which he was next appointed, He so united prudence, equity, and sweetness to zeal and severity, that in many places he restored or confirmed the ancient discipline of his order.

When elected to the Archbishopric of Granada, he rejected that high dignity with wonderful firmness and humility. But not long after, he was obliged by his superiors to undertake the government of the Church of Valencia, which he ruled for about 11 years as a most holy and vigilant pastor. He changed nothing of his former manner of life, but gave free scope to his insatiable charity and distributed the rich revenues of his church among the needy, keeping not so much as a bed for himself. For the bed on which he was lying when called to heaven was lent to him by the person to whom he had shortly before given it in alms. He fell asleep in our Lord in the sixth of the Ides of September, at the age of sixty-eight.

God was pleased to bear witness to his servants' holiness by miracles both during life and after death. A barn, which was almost empty, the corn, having been distributed to the poor, was by his intercession suddenly filled, and a dead child was restored to life at his tomb. These and many other miracles having rendered his name illustrious, Pope Alexander VII enrolled him among the saints and commanded his feast to be celebrated on the fourteenth of the calends of October. Thy name, as well as thy justice, shall remain forever, O Thomas, because thou hast distributed and given to the poor all the church of the saints shall declare thy alms. Teach us to show mercy to our brethren, so that by thy prayers we may obtain for ourselves the mercy of God.

Thou hast great power with the Queen of Heaven, whose praises thou didst love to celebrate, and whose birthday on earth was thy birthday in heaven. Give us an ever-increasing knowledge of her, and an ever-growing love. Thou art the glory of Spain. Watch over thy country, over thy church of Valencia, and over the order adorned with such saints as Nicholas of Torrentino, John of San Facundo, and thyself. Bless the religious women who have inherited thy charity and who, for well nigh 3 centuries, have caused thy name and that of thy father st Augustine to be held in veneration May the preachers of the divine word throughout the world profit by the writings thou has fortunately left us monuments of that eloquence which made thee the oracle of princes, the light of the poor, and the mouthpiece of the Holy Ghost.

At Zion, in Valais, at a place called Agenum, the birthday of the holy martyrs Maurice, Exuperius, Candidus, Victor, Innocent, and Vitalis, with their companions of the Theban Legion, who was massacred under Maximian for the name of Christ and filled the whole world with the renown of their martyrdom. Let us unite with Rome in paying honor to these valiant soldiers, the glorious patrons of Christian armies as well as the numerous churches. Emperor, said they, we are all soldiers, but we are also the servants of God. To Him we took our first oaths. If we break them, how canst thou trust us to keep our oaths to thee?

No command, no discipline can overrule our baptismal engagements. Every soldier is bound in honor and in conscience to obey the Lord of hosts rather than all human commanders who are but his subalterns. Grant we beseech the Almighty God that the festive solemnity of thy holy martyrs, Maurice and his companions, may give us joy, and we may glory in their festival on whose help we rely.

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St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop & Confessor & St Maurice (21 September) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger