Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor

Saint Peter Damian was born at Ravenna in 1007. After completing his studies he began to teach, but soon abandoned this and entered the hermitage of Fonte Avellana where, once elected prior, he promoted the religious life with such fervor that all of Italy was affected by his renewal. During calamitous times he helped the Roman Pontiffs through his works and writings and by various missions on behalf of Church reform. He was created bishop and cardinal of Ostia by Pope Stephen IX. Peter Damian died in 1072 and soon afterward was venerated as a saint.

Prayer

All-powerful God,
help us to follow the teachings and example of Peter Damian.
By making Christ and the service of his Church
the first love of our lives,
may we come to the joys of eternal light,
where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen!

Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
Catholicseeking - Thanks for the picture

Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

This day is the commemoration of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites. Here's a brief knowledge about the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites from the Christian Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours - Proper of Saints.

Seven men, born at Florence, began a life on Monte Senario with a particular veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Later they preached throughout Tuscany and founded the Order of Servites of the Blessed Virgin Mary, approved by the Holy See in 1304. Alexis Falconieri, one of the seven, died on this day in 1310.

Another information from discerninghearts.com.

Two of them were widowers and two were still married and brought their families to live together in faith.

They meant to live in solitude, but the group was continually disturbed by visitors. They all left Florence and went to Monte Senario. In 1244, under the direction of St. Peter of Verona, O.P., this group adopted a religious habit similar to the Dominicans and chose to live in accord with the Rule of St. Augustine. They adopted the name of the Servants of Mary.

The men were beatified on December 1, 1717 and canonized in 1887. The original founders were the following:

Saint Alexis Falconieri
Saint Bartholomew degli Amidei
Saint Benedict dell’Antella
Saint Buonfiglio Monaldi
Saint Gherardino Sostegni
Saint Hugh dei Lippi-Uguccioni
Saint John Buonagiunta Monetti

Let's not forget to pray to them and ask for protection and strength.

Prayer

Lord,
fill us with the LOVE
which inspired the seven holy brothers
to honor the mother of God with special devotion
and to lead your people to you.
Amen!

Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
discerninghearts.com

St. Scholastica, Virgin

Before we close the day, let's pray to St. Scholastica, virgin as we celebrate her feast day.

A short background about St. Scholastica.

Saint Scholastica, a sister of Saint Benedict, was born in Nursia, Italy about the year 480. She vowed herself to God and followed her brother to Monte Cassino. She died there around the year 547.

Prayer

Lord,
as we recall the memory of Saint Scholastica,
we ask that by her example
we may serve you with love and obtain perfect joy.
Amen!

Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
Joyfilledfamily - Thanks for the Picture

KONY 2012

Two days ago, the cyber world was blown by something and rapidly spreading not just into the entire cyber world but also in the real world. Do you know what am I talking about?

Clue: It's a FOUR-lettered word with a year number. It's KONY 2012!

I saw the video about KONY 2012 after watching the Sports-news about Lionel Messi, a football player who made an amazing five goals - career high in a single game. After the video, an advertisement about KONY 2012 appeared with a link directing you to the KONY 2012 video.

Want to know what KONY 2012 is?
Some said that it's a scam.
We can't say it is or it isn't.
Either of the two, the most important thing is, it educates people around the world about KONY and his doings.

So! What is KONY 2012 all about?
Here's a summary about KONY 2012.




If your not contented with the summary and want to see the official KONY 2012, here's the half hour video. Enjoy!



Let's support the KONY 2012 by spreading it to your family, friends, school and community.
It is just FAIR to let the WORLD know about KONY.


Credits:
What is KONY 2012?
KONY 2012 - Official

St. Jerome Emiliani

It's his FEAST DAY!
Honestly I don't know much about St. Jerome Emiliani. I have read some information about him that he was in the military and later devoted himself to serve needy people. He is also the patron of abandoned people.

Anyway, here's a short information about St. Jerome Emiliani from Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours.

St. Jerome was born at Venice in 1486. He first embraced the military life but later dedicated himself to helping the poor, distributing to them his own possessions. He founded the Order of Clerks Regular of Somascha, which supported orphan boys and the poor. Jerome died at Somascha in the Bergamese District in 1537.

Prayer

God of mercy,
you chose Jerome Emiliani
to be a father and friend of orphans.
May his prayers keep us faithful
to the Spirit we have received,
who makes us your children.
Amen!


Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
Bronzedshoe - Thanks for the Picture

Norwegian Recycling Mash-ups

I saw the works of Norwegian Recycling in Youtube.com, way back 2009, if I am not mistaken. I was amazed on their videos because they edit and mix a group of songs to form a single one and they called it Mash-ups.

This is the first video I saw from their works and I want to share it with you. Titled "How Six Songs Collide" by Norwegian Recycling.
Enjoy!



For more Norwegian Recycling Songs, you can click the link below.
Hope you like it.

Credits:
Norwegian Recycling

Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr

Today we celebrate the commemoration of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr.

Saint Agatha suffered martyrdom at Catania in Sicily, probably during the persecution of Decius. From antiquity her cult spread throughout the Church; her name was therefore inserted into the Roman Canon.

Prayer

Lord,
let your forgiveness be won for us
by the pleading of Saint Agatha,
who found favor with you by her chastity
and by her courage in suffering death for the gospel.
Amen!

Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
Sing a Song of Murder - Thanks for the Picture

The upcoming Hunger Games

Do you know that there is an AWESOME upcoming movie this month of March?
Well there are plenty of awesome movies to be released this month. However, I am waiting for a certain movie named Hunger Games.

Heres a little background about the said movie.

The Hunger Games is an upcoming science fiction action-drama film directed by Gary Ross. It stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrelson. It is scheduled to be released on March 23, 2012. The movie is based from a young adult novel written by Suzanne Collins which was originally published in hardcover on September 14, 2008, by Scholastic.

This is The Hunger Games Official Trailer linked in Youtube.com. Enjoy!

I am SUPER excited to watch this movie! Can't wait to see it.

If you want to read the story in the book before watching the movie. You can purchase in Amazon.com, just click the link below.


Don't forget The Hunger Games on March 23, 2012.

Credits:
Youtube.com - The Hunger Games Official Trailer
Wikipedia.org - The Hunger Games (Film)
Wikipedia.org - The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games Official Website