Thursday, May 10, 2012

Apostle to the Lepers and the Protector of the Poor



Saint Damien of Molokia, born Joseph de Veuster  in Belgium, was a priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. His brother, who was in the same order was supposed to go to Hawaii, but had taken ill, so Damien who was still in seminary asked to take his place. He was sent to Hawaii where he was ordained. It was on a leper colony on the island of Molokai that Father Damien's holiness shone brightest. While on Molokai he ministered to the leper's medical and spiritual needs bringing joy and love to a people wrought with despair. He contracted leprosy, but despite his deteriorating health worked until his death.

Sanctus Damianus, ora pro nobis



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St. Antoninus was accepted into the Dominicans at 16, how cool is that?
He did his noviciate with Fra Angelico and Fra Bartolommeo, how cool is that?
Long story short, Born in Florence in 1389, was the Vicar- General of the Order of Preachers, the Archbishop of Florence and served as a diplomat, theologian and healer.

Did I mention he did his noviciate with  Fra Angelico and Fra Bartolommeo?

Sanctus Antoninus, ora pro nobis

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