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St. lea

St. Lea

St. Lea

Feast dayJuly 9
Birth1872
Death1900
Beatified24 November 1946 by Pope Pius XII
Cannonized October 1, 2000 by Pope John Paul II

St. Lea—a remarkable figure from the early Christian era! Let’s delve into her story.

St. Lea of Rome lived during the fourth century and is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church. Her life is known primarily through the writings of her close friend, the learned Saint Jerome. Here’s what we know:

  1. Background and Transformation:
  • Lea was born into wealth and privilege in Rome. She enjoyed a life of comfort and social standing.
  • Tragically, she became a widow soon after her marriage. Rather than retiring as a wealthy widow, Lea made a radical choice: She joined a convent of consecrated virgins in the city, shedding all her material possessions and status.
  • Lea’s transformation exemplifies the power of faith and self-sacrifice. She chose a life of austerity and devotion to God.
  1. Life in the Convent:
  • Lea supported a house run by another saint, Marcella. She worked as a menial servant and later became the prioress of the convent.
  • Her nights were spent in prayer, and she led by example rather than through speeches.
  • St. Jerome described her as “blessed,” emphasizing her virtues as worthy of heaven.
  1. Jerome’s Tribute:
  • In a letter to Marcella upon Lea’s death, Jerome drew a parallel with the parable of Lazarus and Dives. He urged Marcella to prioritize eternal things over worldly possessions.
  • Lea’s feast day in the Roman Catholic Church is March 22¹.

So, when you think of St. Lea, remember her as a woman who chose spiritual riches over material wealth—a lesson that still resonates today. If you’re seeking solace or guidance, perhaps St. Lea’s example can inspire you. 😊²³⁴

Is there anything else you’d like to explore or discuss? Perhaps another saint or a different topic?

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 25/07/2024
(1) Saint Lea – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lea.
(2) Saint Lea of Rome – Catholic Saint | Saint for a Minute: Blesseds & Saints. https://www.saintforaminute.com/saints/saint_lea_of_rome.
(3) Saint of the day: St. Lea – Catholic Trends. https://catholic-trends.com/2024/03/22/saint-of-the-day-st-lea/.
(4) St. Lea – Catholic News Agency. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-lea-185.

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Daily mass readings for August 2, 2024

Daily mass readings : Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 : Jer 26:1-9

In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim,
son of Josiah, king of Judah,
this message came from the LORD:
Thus says the LORD:
Stand in the court of the house of the LORD
and speak to the people of all the cities of Judah
who come to worship in the house of the LORD;
whatever I command you, tell them, and omit nothing.
Perhaps they will listen and turn back,
each from his evil way,
so that I may repent of the evil I have planned to inflict upon them
for their evil deeds.
Say to them: Thus says the LORD:
If you disobey me,
not living according to the law I placed before you
and not listening to the words of my servants the prophets,
whom I send you constantly though you do not obey them,
I will treat this house like Shiloh,
and make this the city to which all the nations of the earth
shall refer when cursing another.

Now the priests, the prophets, and all the people
heard Jeremiah speak these words in the house of the LORD.
When Jeremiah finished speaking
all that the LORD bade him speak to all the people,
the priests and prophets laid hold of him, crying,
“You must be put to death!
Why do you prophesy in the name of the LORD:
‘This house shall be like Shiloh,’ and
‘This city shall be desolate and deserted’?”
And all the people gathered about Jeremiah in the house of the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm : PS 69:5, 8-10, 14

R. (14c) Lord, in your great love, answer me.
Those outnumber the hairs of my head
who hate me without cause.
Too many for my strength
are they who wrongfully are my enemies.
Must I restore what I did not steal?
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
Since for your sake I bear insult,
and shame covers my face.
I have become an outcast to my brothers,
a stranger to my mother’s sons,
Because zeal for your house consumes me,
and the insults of those who blaspheme you fall upon me.
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
But I pray to you, O LORD,
for the time of your favor, O God!
In your great kindness answer me
with your constant help.
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.

Alleluia : 1 Pt 1:25

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The word of the Lord remains forever;
this is the word that has been proclaimed to you.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel : Mt 13:54-58

Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue.
They were astonished and said,
“Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?
Is he not the carpenter’s son?
Is not his mother named Mary
and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
Are not his sisters all with us?
Where did this man get all this?”
And they took offense at him.
But Jesus said to them,
“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place
and in his own house.”
And he did not work many mighty deeds there
because of their lack of faith.

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