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So greatly did the man of God abound in faith, that whomever he consecrated, the last day found persevering in good works...
Wonderful compassion of the Creator! He permits us to be in need, that He may show His mercy by giving to the needy.
While there [Besancon] Columban heard that the prison was full of condemned men awaiting the death penalty.
Here then [Luxeuil] the excellent man began to build a monastery. At the news of this
While the holy man was wandering through the dark woods and was carrying on his shoulder a book of Holy Scripture,
Having now fasted for three days and having nothing to refresh their weary bodies, suddenly they saw
Finally, the reports about Columban spread to the court of King Sigibert...
The Influence of Piety August/Peregrinatio 11 August 2010 The holy man was reverenced with so great gratitude that where he remained for a time in a house, all hearts were resolved to practice the faith more strictly. - The Monk Jonas, Life of St. Columban (Italian, 7th century) And there…
The Might of Virtue August/Peregrinatio 10 August 2010 Modesty and moderation, meekness and mildness adorned them all in equal measure. The evils of sloth and dissension were banished. Pride and haughtiness were expiated by severe punishments. Scorn and envy were driven out by faithful diligence. So great was the might…
Preached and Lived August/Peregrinatio 9 August 2010 Everywhere that he went the noble man preached the Gospel. And it pleased the people because his teaching was adorned by eloquence and enforced by examples of virtue...So great was his humility and that of his followers, that just as the children of…
Embark August/Peregrinatio 6 August 2010 Having collected a band of brethren, St. Columban asked the prayers of all...and, under the guidance of Christ, went to the seashore with twelve companions. Here they waited to see if the mercy of the Almighty would allow their purpose to succeed, and learned that…
Kindled? August/Peregrinatio 5 August 2010 After he had been many years in the cloister he longed to go into strange lands... Accordingly he confessed to the venerable father, Comgall, the burning desire of his heart and the longing enkindled by the fire of the Lord, concerning which the Lord says,…