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Margaret of Antioch
« on: July 20, 2013, 04:43:36 AM »
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  • St. Margaret's feast has been supressed because there is not much historical information about her life. There was great devotion to this saint, especially during the Middle Ages. She is one of the "Fourteen Holy Helpers" and one of the saints that appeared and spoke to St. Joan of Arc.

    "This same day brings before us a rival of the warrior-martyr, St. George: Margaret, like him victorious over the dragon, and like him called in the Menaea of the Greeks, the Great Martyr. The cross was her weapon; and, like the soldier, the virgin, too, consummated her trial in her blood. They were equally renowned in those chivalrous times when valor and faith fought hand in hand for Christ beneath the standard of the saints. So early as the seventh century our Western island rivaled the East in honoring the pearl drawn from the abyss of infidelity. Before the disastrous schism brought about by Henry VIII, the Island of Saints celebrated this feast as a double of the second class; women alone were obliged to rest from servile work, in gratitude for the protection afforded them by St. Margaret at the moment of childbirth—a favor which ranked her among the saints called in the Middle Ages auxiliaries or helpers. But it was not in England alone that Margaret was invoked, as history proves by the many and illustrious persons of all countries who have borne her blessed name."

    http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2013-07-20


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    « Reply #1 on: July 20, 2013, 06:49:06 AM »
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  • Thank you.  Saint Margaret is my Confirmation Patron.  

    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42


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    « Reply #2 on: July 20, 2013, 06:55:34 AM »
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  • But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #3 on: July 20, 2013, 06:58:11 AM »
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  • The Story of Saint Margaret from the Golden Legend

    http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/golden228.htm
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #4 on: July 20, 2013, 07:18:02 AM »
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  •  Hymn from the Common or Feast

     Son of a virgin, maker of thy mother,
     Thou, rod and blossom from a stem unstainèd,
     Now while a virgin fair of fame we honour,
     Hear our devotion!

     Lo, on thy handmaid fell a two-fold blessing,
     Who, in her body vanquishing the weakness,
     In that same body, grace from heaven obtaining,
     Bore the world witness.

     Death, nor the rending pains of death appalled her;
     Bondage and torment found her undefeated:
     So by the shedding of her blood attained she
     Heavenly guerdon.

     Fountain of mercy, hear the prayers she offers;
     Purge our offences, pardon our transgressions,
     So that hereafter we to thee may render
     Praise with thanksgiving.

     Thou, the All-Father, thou, the One-Begotten,
     Thou, Holy Spirit, Three in One co-equal,
     Glory be henceforth thine through all the ages,
     World without ending.
     Amen.
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42


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    « Reply #5 on: July 20, 2013, 07:50:25 AM »
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  • Reading 3
     From the Sermons of St Ambrose, Bishop of Milan.
    Book. I. on Virgins


    This day is a maiden's Birthday. The love of virginity provoketh us to say somewhat touching maidenhood, lest, if we pass thereby, we should seem to cast a slur on that which was her chief strength. Virginity is not to be praised because it is a grace which is poured forth in Martyrs, but because it is a grace which maketh Martyrs. But what understanding of man can rightly grasp this excellency which riseth above the laws of nature herself? What natural voice can pourtray a thing which is supernaturally noble? It is a reflection on earth of a glory whose home is in heaven. And it is but that which we may justly look for, when we see her who hath her Husband in heaven, live a life whose model is the life of heaven.
    V. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
    R. Thanks be to God.
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #6 on: July 20, 2013, 08:03:50 AM »
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  • The Annunciation with the Saints

    Pictured with the Blessed Virgin:  Saint Margaret of Antioch, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Paul, John the Baptist, Saint Jerome and Saint Francis of Assisi.
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #7 on: July 20, 2013, 08:24:29 AM »
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  • Prayer {from the Proper of Saints}

    V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
    R. And let my cry come unto thee.


    Let us pray
     
    O Lord, we pray thee that thy blessed handmaiden and witness Margarita in whom thou hast ever been well pleased, because of her worthy maidenhood and her mighty showing-forth of thy power, may entreat thy pardon on our behalf.
    Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
    R. Amen.
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42


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    « Reply #8 on: July 20, 2013, 09:04:48 PM »
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  • But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #9 on: July 20, 2013, 09:07:34 PM »
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  • Lesson
     Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
    Sir 51:1-8; 5:12
     I will give You thanks, O Lord, O King; I will praise You, O God my Savior! I will make known Your name; for You have preserved my body from destruction, from the scourge of a slanderous tongue, and from lips that went over to falsehood; and in the sight of those who stood by, You have been my helper. And You have delivered me, according to the multitude of the mercy of Your name, from those who did roar, prepared to devour; from the power of those who sought my life, and from the gates of afflictions which compassed me about; from the oppression of the flames which hemmed me in on every side, and in the midst of the fire I was not burnt; from the deep belly of the nether world, and from an unclean tongue, and from lying words, from an unjust king, and from dishonest tongues. My soul shall praise the Lord even to death; because You, O Lord, our God, save those who take refuge in You, and rescue them out of the hands of the nations.
    R. Thanks be to God.
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #10 on: July 20, 2013, 09:09:51 PM »
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  • Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
    R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
    Matt 25:1 - 13.
     At that time Jesus spoke this parable to His disciples: "Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom and the bride. Five of them were foolish and five wise. But the five foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them, while the wise did take oil in their vessels with the lamps. Then as the bridegroom was long in coming, they all became drowsy and slept. And at midnight a cry arose, 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming, go forth to meet him!' Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' The wise answered, saying, 'Lest there may not be enough for us and for you, go rather to those who sell it, and buy some for yourselves.' Now while they were gone to buy it, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Finally there came also the other virgins, who said, 'Sir, sir, open the door for us!' But he answered and said, 'Amen I say to you, I do not know you.' Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour."
    R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
    S. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out.
    But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42


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    « Reply #11 on: July 20, 2013, 09:55:51 PM »
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  • But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
    Luke 10:42

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    « Reply #12 on: July 20, 2013, 10:16:15 PM »
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  • Thank you both for these beautiful images and prayers.  
    Stir up within Thy Church, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the Spirit with which blessed Josaphat, Thy Martyr and Bishop, was filled, when he laid down his life for his sheep: so that, through his intercession, we too may be moved and strengthen by the same Spir