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St. Lea of Rome
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St. Lea of Rome is known only through the testimony of her beloved friend, the learned St. Jerome. We know that she lived contemporaneously with St. Jerome during the 4th Century. She was a noblewoman of Rome, born into wealth and privilege and married up the social ladder. However, soon after her marriage she was widowed and left in a very financially sound position. Instead of retiring as a wealthy widow, however, she joined a convent of consecrated virgins in the city—shedding all the money and social standing she possessed. In later years she was named the prioress of the convent.
During her tenure in religious life, it seems she become well-acquainted with St. Jerome, whose account of her stands as one of the primary sources of evidence for her existence and age-old veneration as a saint. It appears that she died in 384 while she was reciting Psalm 73 (alongside St. Jerome). In a letter relaying her death to others within the city of Rome, St. Jerome writes to St. Marcella that St. Lea, a woman of austerity, obedience and remarkable penances had died. He described her as “blessed,” emphasizing the woman’s virtues as being worthy of heaven.
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“Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.”
– Matthew 18:21-22
When God Infiltrates Your Playlist
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Sr. Orianne Dyck
Pauline Center for Media Studies
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Have you ever found yourself at the end of an angsty song and realized you were finally breathing again after the song put words to the silent scream of your soul? Or gotten halfway through a love song only to find yourself thinking it kind of describes your relationship with Jesus? Or felt comforted and carried by a song through a difficult time in your life in a far deeper way than might rationally make sense?
If you can say yes to any of these, it is quite probable that God infiltrated your playlist.
Not all songs are created equal. Some lyrics are too shallow or twisted to be conduits of grace. But we often find that, regardless of the original intention of the artist, songs that speak of the truth of the human condition are slipped into our lives by the Holy Spirit when we need them most, like a little note from God, reminding us of an unshakeable truth: we are seen, we are known, and we are loved.
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Speaking of music…
Pray night prayer this Lent with the incredible Sarah Kroger
For your convenience, here's the whole lineup if you want to start jumping in for the rest of Lent. Since Night Prayer is the same on a weekly basis, Sarah made sure to give us one for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Be sure to check out Sarah and support her music at SarahKroger.com!
Oremus…
Annunciation Novena in Preparation for Consecration of Ukraine and Russia – Day 6
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen ✝
I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners!
Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena: for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to your Immaculate Heart.
Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory.
Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.
Lastly, a question for you:
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That's all for today. Pax ✌️
A.M.D.G.