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Saturday, January 26, 2013

January 26th
St Polycarp (69-155), Martyr, Bishop of Smyrna

"Lord God Almighty, Father of your beloved and blessed Son Jesus Christ, through whom we have received knowledge of you, God of angels and powers, of the whole creation and of the whole race of the righteous who live in your sight, I bless you, for having made me worthy of this day and hour; I bless you, because I may have a part, along with the martyrs, in the chalice of your Christ, to resurrection in eternal life, resurrection both of soul and body in the incorruptibility of the Holy Spirit.  May I be received today, as a rich and acceptable sacrifice, among those who are in your presence, as you have prepared and foretold and fulfilled, God who is faithful and true.  For this and for all benefits I praise you, I bless you, I glorify you, through the eternal and heavenly High Priest, Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, through whom be to you with him and the Holy Spirit, glory now and for all the ages to come.  Amen."



Blessed Angela of Foligno  (1248-1310), Pentitent, Feast day January 4th

"To know oneself and to know God, that is the perfection of man; without this knowledge, visions and the greatest gifts are of no account."








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