Saint Eusebius of Vercelli & Saint Peter Julian Eymard
August 2
Lives of the Saints
by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition
[1894]
—ST. EUSEBIUS, Bishop.
- EUSEBIUS was born of a noble family, in the island of Sardinia, where his father is said to have died in prison for the Faith.
The Saint’s mother carried him and his sister, both infants, to Rome. Eusebius having been ordained, served the Church of Vercelli with such zeal that on the episcopal chair becoming vacant he was unanimously chosen, by both clergy and people, to fill it.
The holy bishop saw that the best and first means to labor effectually for the edification and sanctification of his people was to have a zealous clergy. He was at the same time very careful to instruct his flock, and inspire them with the maxims of the Gospel.
The force of the truth which he preached, together with his example, brought many sinners to a change of life. He courageously fought against the heretics, who had him banished to Scythopolis, end thence to Upper Thebais in Egypt, where he suffered so grievously as to win, in some of the panegyrics in his praise, the title of martyr. He died in the latter part of the year 371.
Reflection.—The routine of every-day, commonplace. duties is no hindrance to a free intimacy with God. He will disclose His hidden ways to you in proportion as you follow your vocation faithfully, whether in the world or the cloister.
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Ex 34:29-35/Mt 13:44-46 (403).
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/eusebius-vercelli-561
CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. EUSEBIUS VERCELLI
*Eusebius of Vercelli (c. March 2, 283 – August 1, 371) was a bishop from Sardinia and is counted a saint. Along with Athanasius, he affirmed the divinity of Jesus against Arianism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusebius_of_Vercelli
Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
A Continuing Witness
The life of the Apostle of the Eucharist has inspired people around the world to live a more dynamic and transformative Eucharistic life by uniting regular participation in the Mass, times of contemplation and prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, and service to others in Christ’s name.
August 1, 2018, marked the 150th anniversary of the death of Saint Peter Julian Eymard. In observance of this occasion, a team of Blessed Sacrament Religious and Associates is offering a Daily Eucharistic Reflection based on the Scripture texts of Mass and the teachings of Saint Peter Julian.
https://blessedsacrament.com/us/st-peter-julian-eymard/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Julian_Eymard
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thes 5:16–18