The Story of St. Lawrence We who are hungry for details about the lives of the saints are again reminded that their holiness was after all, a total response to Christ, expressed perfectly by a death like this. St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons serving the holy city of Rome under the Pontificate of Pope St. Sixtus II, with whom he eventually was martyred under the particularly vicious persecution of all Christians by the Roman Emperor Valerian. 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DAILY HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF 33RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II (1), FR BENS HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF LENT (1). DIVINE OFFICE SECOND READING: A sermon preached by St Augustine on the feast day of St Laurence. Saint Paul reminds us, saying, Brothers, keep this in mind: he who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows broadly will reap broadly. St. Paul reminds us today that "God loves a cheerful giver.". 25 Years of Thursdays: The Legacy of Angela Baird, Second Sunday in Lent: The Transfiguration, St. Katharine Drexel: First Family of Charity. The feast of St. Clare . . (3), HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF THE ADVENT YEAR A. After Saints Peter and Paul, Lawrence is the most honored saint in Rome. Catholic Exchange is a project of Sophia Institute Press. Jeremiah 1:4-9 Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-9 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 John 12:24-26. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. HOMILY THEME: ST. LAWRENCE AND THE REST OF US. We celebrate today of course brethren and friends our patronal feast of St Laurence. It requires commitment, dedication and hard work. As St. Paul teaches in todays first reading: He who sows sparingly reaps sparingly and he who sows bountifully also reaps bountifully. 2 Cor. We know very little about his life. " The Holy Spirit sweetens the yoke of the divine law and lightens its weight, so that we may observe God's commandments with the greatest of ease and even with pleasure.". Deacon Lawrence was captured by the Roman governor but released on the condition that he return within three days and turn over the entire Church treasury to him. St. Lawrence was a deacon in the early Church, not a priest. He was a Roman deacon under Pope SaintSixtus II. (2), HOMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, SOLEMNITY YEAR A. Most Rev. News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. 07:06. Jesus says unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone but after it dies, it bears much fruit. The "Acts" of St Lawrence were lost by the time of Saint Augustine, one of whose sermons on Saint Lawrence (Sermo 302, de Sancto Laurent.) According to the Second Preface of Apostles, God has granted that his "Church might be built upon apostolic foundations" - Quoniam Ecclesiam tuam in apostolicis tribuisti consistere fundamentis. Bring these treasuresthe emperor needs them to maintain his forces. We are called to share our blessings with others that we may become more like Jesus. / Wednesday, February 22, 2023 0 33. He is one of those whose martyrdom made a deep and lasting impression on the early Church. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed. Lawrence was called from Spain to serve the Bishop of Rome as a deacon in the early Church. He was a Roman deacon under Pope . Liturgical Colour: green/red/red, HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B (4), HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF EASTER, CYCLE I: HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (1), HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT. There will be times in our Christian life when we will be asked to tender our lives. (2), HOMILY FOR FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD. YEAR A: HOMILY FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. 2 Cor 9:6-10, Ps 112, Jn 12:24-26. He is the patron saint of deacons, altar servers, masons, casket makers, coffin makers, and horses. Let each one give according to what he has decided in his heart, not with sadness or by force, because God loves those who give with joy. When we offer good things to others, we also receive the reward from God either immediately, or later. We can give from our physical treasures like money, food, clothes and other things that can be touched or seen. Ask a Franciscan: What Does the Common Good Mean. Our Lady of Lourdes - Dobie, 10:00 am - 11:00 am: SJ-FrEd - Confessions. GERALD MUSA HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II (1), HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER (1). 8Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. The Feast of St. Lawrence (2 Cor 9: 6 - 10; Ps. The phenomenon is related to the passing of a meteorite swarm left by a comet. Almost nothingyet the greatest fact of his life is certain: He died for Christ. The meteor shower that follows the passage of the Swift-Tuttle comet was known in the middle ages as the burning tears of Saint Lawrence because they appear at the same time as Lawrences feast. Message. St. Lawrence went through this test. Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr. Since the 4th century, he has been one of the most renowned martyrs of the Church. 4. As deacon in Rome, Lawrence was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church, and the distribution of alms to the poor. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. (1), HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT. Email: eanderson[at]stjosephricelake.orgPhone: 715.817.3736 St. Paul's original . Rather than gathering it up, he distributed it to the poor. The pagan prefect of Rome thought the Church had a great fortune hidden away. The Prefect of Rome felt insulted by Saint Lawrences action, he arrested him and sentenced him to death. When we serve others, we are serving God as well. The Prefect of Rome, thinking that the Church was very rich, commanded Saint Lawrence to turn over the Churchs riches to Rome. I suspect that the reading from St. Pauls Second Latter to the Corinthians was chosen for this feast day because of the reference to a cheerful giver in verse seven of the ninth chapter. Jesus said to his disciples:24Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. When the prefect arrived, Lawrence simply said, These are the treasure of the Church.. Homily of the Day. When the prefect of Rome heard of this, he imagined that the Christians had a considerable treasure. Lawrence of Rome (c. 225 - 258) (Latin: Laurentius, meaning "laurelled") was one of the seven deacons of ancient Rome who were martyred during the persecution of Valerian in 258. Instead, they went forward and faced those who refused to believe in the Lord and persecuted them, and showed to all what it meant to be a follower of God, inspiring legions and many more others who saw what they have done and became a believer as well. The spirit, the advocacy, much more the Faith, do not die with the death of their advocates. Benny Tuazon . Saint Lawrence promised he would bring the riches of the Church to him, but instead, he gathered the poor, deaf, blind, lame, lepers, and every needy person around and brought them before the Prefect of Rome and told him they are the riches of the Church. August 102Cor 9:6-10; John 12:24-26 OTHER HOMILY SOURCES from Marino J. Dasmarinas 2018 Monday, August 6, 2018 Reflection for Friday August 10, Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr: John 12:24-26 What does it mean to hate your life in this world? . - St. Lawrence of Brindisi. He was grilled alive. Thus, being a Christian is not easy, brothers and sisters in Christ. Celebration of his feast day spread rapidly. Politically, Marcos committed that mistake against Ninoy Aquino. August 4, 2012 - Saturday of the Seventeenth Week August 3, 2012 - Friday of the Seventeenth Week in August 2, 2012 - Thursday of the Seventeenth Week August 1, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguo Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. He sent for Lawrence and said, You Christians say we are cruel to you, but that is not what I have in mind. 1. Saint Lawrence's Story. And we have to heed what is always said, that the blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians. Valerian had issued an edict to the Roman Senate that all the Christian . Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9. Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. 9:6 God loves a cheerful giver. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:24-25). R. Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme. Lawrence died like a piece of meat being roasted slowly over a hot charcoal fire. The City of Manila and all the Philippines are filled with joy on this day as they sing a hymn of glory to Jesus Christ. It just emphasizes for me the fact that the Eucharist carries with it the moral imperative to act as the Body of Christ which we receive in the Eucharist. (3), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. The Pope at that time was Pope St. Sixtus II. Around the time of his feast day, which is celebrated on August 10, the night sky is lit with bright lights. A lesson for us from todays readings and from the example of St. Lawrence is that we are to offer preferential treatment to the poor and be generous, for the Lord has blessed us. The esteem in which the Church holds Lawrence is seen in the fact that todays celebration ranks as a feast. 9Lavishly he gives to the poor,his generosity shall endure forever;his horn shall be exalted in glory.R. Saint Lawrence was chief among the seven deacons who served the Roman Church during the mid-third century. He was courageous in Martyrdom. HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT LAWRENCE. Responsorial Psalm. Bishop Zubik describes the challenges facing the Church today, using the example of St. Lawrence. The esteem in which the Church holds Lawrence is seen in the fact that today's celebration ranks as a feast. Two New Testament texts in particular are referred to here. Amen. St. Lawrence did not simply give to the poor, his giving was at the risk of his own life. 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(3), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. Thus, it is also a calling for us all to also be exemplary in our deeds, that all who see us will know that we belong to the Lord, and they too may believe in Him through us, and our reward at the end of days will be great and bountiful. The Roman governor was enraged and ordered Lawrence to be bound to a red hot grill and roasted to death. 26Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. (4), HOMILY FOR JANUARY 1ST, SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD. When Lawrence knew he would be arrested like the pope, he sought out the poor, widows, and orphans of Rome and gave them all the money he had on hand, selling even the sacred vessels of the altar to increase the sum. Not all will be given that grace to offer ones life for the faith, for the love of the Lord. Feast of St. Lawrence Homily. I suspect that the reading from St. Paul's Second Latter to the Corinthians was chosen for this feast day because of the reference to a "cheerful" giver in verse seven of the ninth chapter. Feast of St. Katherine Drexel (Mt. Advertise on Catholic Exchange Please continue to pray for Rod and his ministry. He was the distributor of alms and "keeper of the . (5), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. And his incredible strength and courage when being grilled to death led to his patronage of cooks and those who work in or supply things to the kitchen. August 10, 2012 - Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon August 9, 2012 - Thursday of the Eighteenth Week i August 8, 2012 - Memorial of Saint Dominic, priest. The selection appears in the Roman Office of readings on August 10. Life on earth is part of the bigger life which includes life eternal. I've been in a couple of situations latelyonce with a couple getting married and once with the family of a man who had died and were planning his memorialand in both these conversations people were . The Prefect of Rome, thinking how rich the Church was, commanded St. Lawrence to turn over the Churchs riches to Rome. On 6 August 258, by decree of Emperor Valerian, Pope Saint Sixtus II and six deacons were beheaded, leaving Lawrence as the ranking Church official in Rome. Lawrence rejoiced in his gruesome martyrdom and died praying for the conversion of the city of Rome, in the hope that from it the faith of Christ might spread throughout the world. Let us learn from Lawrence the need to be charitable and the willingness to let go of our life itself so that we can have a better life in heaven. Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr; Back to Other Homily Sources; Back to: St. Lawrence . Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lawrence of Rome, a deacon of the 3rd century. 2 Corinthians 9:6-10. Amen. Making Sense of the Ministry of the Deacon | Rex H. Pilger Jr., Ph.D. St. Lawrence: Proto-Deacon of the Roman Church | Francesco Moraglia, The Significance of Martyrdom | Pope Benedict XVI, Restoring a Catholic Culture through Liturgical Cooking: Early August Thoughts, The Paradoxical Prestige of the Deacon in the Early Church. We can also give from our . Nicole Abisinio, Author Insights: an Insider Look at Catholic Publishing. Trust No Matter What Week 1. He was among the seven Deacons in Rome that was martyred. All of us rightly associate St. Lawrence with the Church's love for the poor & suffering an ecclesial love already reflected in the Acts of the Apostles. 1Blessed the man who fears the LORD,who greatly delights in his commands.2His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth;the upright generation shall be blessed.R. St. Augustine of Hippo, in Sermon 304 around A.D. 400, remarked: "The Roman Church commends to us today the anniversary of the triumph of St. Lawrence. Patron saint of cooks and comedians. 1. The fact that St. Lawrence was taking care of the needs of the poor while the others were celebrating the Eucharist may seem strange, especially to those who put more emphasis on worship than upon the more active part of our faith. On days when we celebrate the lives of martyrs red vestments are to be worn. We remember him today especially for his heroic act of charity. 00:00. Death only strengthens their existence. (2), Homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday (2), HOMILY FOR THE 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C (5), Fr. Your email address will not be published. Peter and Paul. Memorial: Blessed Virgin Mary. This volume, entitled SEASONAL SERMONS, is the seventh volume of the writings of Saint Lawrence translated into English. We have two voices that are constantly competing for our attention. Justin Nzekwe. (3), HOMILY FOR THE 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A. Turn me over!. At the Basilica, St. Lawrence is depicted in the Byzantine Ruthenian Chapel. Design by Perceptions Studio. If anyone wants to serve me, he will follow me, and where I am, there will also be my servant. August 10, 2020 Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. David Bock > Feast of St. Lawrence Fr. On 10 AugustLawrence was commanded to appear for his execution, and to bring along the treasure with which he had been entrusted by the pope. 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St. Joseph Church - Rice Lake The following points were attempted in the homily: When I was ordained a priest, the Feast of St. Lawrence the Deacon was somewhat unique on the Church's calendar. He lived 18 centuries ago, but much like today, Saint Lawrence encountered troubled times. (2), HOMILY FOR THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD YEAR A. Wednesday, 10 August 2016 : Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr (Homily and Scripture Reflections) Liturgical Colour : Red Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate the feast day of a major figure in the Church, namely the feast of the holy saint and martyr, St. Lawrence the Deacon, the deacon of Rome and one of its greatest . I am told that your priests offer in gold, that the sacred blood is received in silver cups, that you have golden candlesticks at your evening services. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, like St. Lawrence, I may one day be with you in paradise. God is in the Details - John 12:24-26; Feast of St. Lawrence, August 10th. St. Augustine's sermon on St. Lawrence. 938. St. Lawrence is supposed to have made a joke about the way in which he was being put to death, asking his tormentors to turn him over because he was done on that side. Here are links to our readings for the day: Today an appropriate feast day as Rod Knight will be ordained a permanent deacon this Sunday. His work to save the material wealth of the Church, including its documents, brought librarians and those in related fields to see him as a patron, and to ask for his intercession. St. Joseph Church - Rice Lake The fourth time seems to be the charm: On Aug. 1, I became pastor of St. Clare Parish. Fr. Jerome (/ d r o m /; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: ; c. 342-347 - 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was a Christian priest, confessor, theologian, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome.. Jerome was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia. St. John the Evangelist - Birchwood 112; John 12: 24 - 26) St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, those two titles beautifully describe his life - a man who served the people of God graciously and a witness to Jesus Christ faithful to the end. When the prefect of Rome heard of this, he imagined that the Christians must have considerable treasure. 1st Reading. All rights reserved. Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, 1. Their lives of sacrificial love continue to inspire the whole church as a perpetual homily! Stojonche Serafim Andov . Today, August 10, is the feast of Saint Lawrence. In the year 258, the Prefect of Rome, a civil official, ordered Lawrence to hand over the church's valuables. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. 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