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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 October 2021!
Today’s Message is: “Getting Older Day!” Why Not?
“Age will never impact a leader’s willingness to step up, issues orders and provide those who deserve it with recognition. Some may get set in their ways, but others will learn through their experiences and will provide great wisdom. There is no perfect age to be a successful leader. Every leader is unique no matter their age!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
**There will be no Warriors for Life (WFL) TONIGHT! It’s the “Colonel’s” Birthday and the wife has made special plans for No. 64!!**
Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO that provided holistic healing service to veterans and first responder: https://www.lifereadinesscenter.com
For More information about victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support and the Flower on Every Grave (Memorial Day): https://www.victoryforveterans.org
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Wrinkles mean you laughed, grey hair means you cared, and scars mean you lived!” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” — George Burns
“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” —Madeleine L’Engle
“Aging is just another word for living.” — Cindy Joseph
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Getting older is an adventure, not a problem.” — Betty Friedan
“A great thing about getting older is living life.” — Jon Hamm
“I’m not getting older; I’m just becoming classic.” — Unknown Author
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 October 2021!
Today’s Message is: “Getting Older Day!” Why Not?
“Age will never impact a leader’s willingness to step up, issues orders and provide those who deserve it with recognition. Some may get set in their ways, but others will learn through their experiences and will provide great wisdom. There is no perfect age to be a successful leader. Every leader is unique no matter their age!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
**There will be no Warriors for Life (WFL) TONIGHT! It’s the “Colonel’s” Birthday and the wife has made special plans for No. 64!!**
Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO that provided holistic healing service to veterans and first responder: https://www.lifereadinesscenter.com
For More information about victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support and the Flower on Every Grave (Memorial Day): https://www.victoryforveterans.org
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Wrinkles mean you laughed, grey hair means you cared, and scars mean you lived!” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” — George Burns
“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” —Madeleine L’Engle
“Aging is just another word for living.” — Cindy Joseph
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Getting older is an adventure, not a problem.” — Betty Friedan
“A great thing about getting older is living life.” — Jon Hamm
“I’m not getting older; I’m just becoming classic.” — Unknown Author
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
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Good “Saturday!” Morning my Brothers and Sisters from a cool, but Sunny Saturday in the Greater Boston area... The autumn leaves are now beginning to change from their natural green to the beautiful hues of Fall... I will miss the foliage, in a few weeks until next Spring, but that is part of the circle of life on this Blue Marble... Wishing you all a fantastic Day!!!
Today is: “Getting Older Day!” Why Not?
MY PERSONAL QUOTE:
"When I was young I wanted to be older and when I became older I wanted to be younger, but I still enjoyed where I was in life's cycle... However, the more I learned the more knowledgeable I became... Now, my age says I am old, but my being tells me to push on, do more, live more, as it is not over until it is over and you're back from whence you came..." Kerry F. Harkins - October 23, 2021
Here are a few of the more salient quotes I chose for today's message:
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffet
"Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional!" - Walt Disney
"It matters not how long we live but how." - Philip James Bailey
"Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old." - Franz Kafka
"The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles!" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I was baptized alongside my mother when I was 8 years old. Since then, I have tried to walk a Christian life. And now that I'm getting older, I realized that I'm walking even closer with my God. " -
Andy Griffith
The words of wisdom usually come from those with a desire to live, learn and lead and the next quote by Colonel Burroughs cites that very appropriately. Read on...
“Age will never impact a leader’s willingness to step up, issues orders and provide those who deserve it with recognition. Some may get set in their ways, but others will learn through their experiences and will provide great wisdom. There is no perfect age to be a successful leader. Every leader is unique no matter their age!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Today is: “Getting Older Day!” Why Not?
MY PERSONAL QUOTE:
"When I was young I wanted to be older and when I became older I wanted to be younger, but I still enjoyed where I was in life's cycle... However, the more I learned the more knowledgeable I became... Now, my age says I am old, but my being tells me to push on, do more, live more, as it is not over until it is over and you're back from whence you came..." Kerry F. Harkins - October 23, 2021
Here are a few of the more salient quotes I chose for today's message:
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffet
"Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional!" - Walt Disney
"It matters not how long we live but how." - Philip James Bailey
"Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old." - Franz Kafka
"The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles!" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I was baptized alongside my mother when I was 8 years old. Since then, I have tried to walk a Christian life. And now that I'm getting older, I realized that I'm walking even closer with my God. " -
Andy Griffith
The words of wisdom usually come from those with a desire to live, learn and lead and the next quote by Colonel Burroughs cites that very appropriately. Read on...
“Age will never impact a leader’s willingness to step up, issues orders and provide those who deserve it with recognition. Some may get set in their ways, but others will learn through their experiences and will provide great wisdom. There is no perfect age to be a successful leader. Every leader is unique no matter their age!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by CDBabyGrowing in Grace · Anabel AlbujaReborn 2014 Anabel AlbujaReleased on: 2014-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.
I expect that your spiritual maturity is at least equivalent to your age/physical maturity and that the LORD has blessed you with a large measure of wisdom. I hope that you share your knowledge and wisdom with people who are interested to learn from you. Hopefully each of us is mutually submissive and respectful with our spouse. ‘Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.’ [Titus 1:3-4], my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
I hope and pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer or listens to it who is able is willing step up for those unable to stand for themselves. Enable and guide us to recognize those who serve well and complement them publicly and encourage those who need to make progress. LORD I pray that YOU cleanse each of us from any inclination, habit, or thought process which is in opposition to YOUR will for our life. 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness' [1 John 1:9 ESV]
I pray for an increase of peace throughout the body of Christ. I pray that peace will spread from believers to unbelievers who are our neighbors. Let YOU love penetrate and cleanse each of us and emanate from our soul to the souls of others. I pray that each one of us is able to be reasonable in all areas of personal interaction. ‘Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell SSgt Marian Mitchell SSgt Kelly D.
Growing in Grace - Anabel Albuja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubg5ktbeYpE
I hope and pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer or listens to it who is able is willing step up for those unable to stand for themselves. Enable and guide us to recognize those who serve well and complement them publicly and encourage those who need to make progress. LORD I pray that YOU cleanse each of us from any inclination, habit, or thought process which is in opposition to YOUR will for our life. 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness' [1 John 1:9 ESV]
I pray for an increase of peace throughout the body of Christ. I pray that peace will spread from believers to unbelievers who are our neighbors. Let YOU love penetrate and cleanse each of us and emanate from our soul to the souls of others. I pray that each one of us is able to be reasonable in all areas of personal interaction. ‘Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell SSgt Marian Mitchell SSgt Kelly D.
Growing in Grace - Anabel Albuja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubg5ktbeYpE
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by CDBabyGrowing in Grace · Anabel AlbujaReborn 2014 Anabel AlbujaReleased on: 2014-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.
I expect that your spiritual maturity is at least equivalent to your age/physical maturity and that the LORD has blessed you with a large measure of wisdom. I hope that you share your knowledge and wisdom with people who are interested to learn from you. Hopefully each of us is mutually submissive and respectful with our spouse. ‘Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.’ [Titus 1:3-4], my brother-in-Christ PFC David Foster.
I hope and pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer or listens to it who is able is willing step up for those unable to stand for themselves. Enable and guide us to recognize those who serve well and complement them publicly and encourage those who need to make progress. LORD I pray that YOU cleanse each of us from any inclination, habit, or thought process which is in opposition to YOUR will for our life. 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness' [1 John 1:9 ESV]
I pray for an increase of peace throughout the body of Christ. I pray that peace will spread from believers to unbelievers who are our neighbors. Let YOU love penetrate and cleanse each of us and emanate from our soul to the souls of others. I pray that each one of us is able to be reasonable in all areas of personal interaction. ‘Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell SSgt Marian Mitchell SSgt Kelly D.
Growing in Grace - Anabel Albuja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubg5ktbeYpE
I hope and pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer or listens to it who is able is willing step up for those unable to stand for themselves. Enable and guide us to recognize those who serve well and complement them publicly and encourage those who need to make progress. LORD I pray that YOU cleanse each of us from any inclination, habit, or thought process which is in opposition to YOUR will for our life. 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness' [1 John 1:9 ESV]
I pray for an increase of peace throughout the body of Christ. I pray that peace will spread from believers to unbelievers who are our neighbors. Let YOU love penetrate and cleanse each of us and emanate from our soul to the souls of others. I pray that each one of us is able to be reasonable in all areas of personal interaction. ‘Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell SSgt Marian Mitchell SSgt Kelly D.
Growing in Grace - Anabel Albuja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubg5ktbeYpE
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Good Saturday morning Rally Point. It's a lovely fall day in Northern Virginia. This month is the anniversary of the passing of the son of one of my friends, at the age of 8. He will never have the opportunity to age as most of us do. Truly, it is a privilege to live, to love, to breathe and to be. If you have walked that line, you know what I am talking about and if you have not, you have been doubly blessed.
Go on and do something good with the day that you have been given. Hug. Call someone you care about and tell them. Take pleasure in small things. Enjoy your food, your friends, your loved ones.
SFC William Farrell Maj Robert Thornton SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth PO1 Robert Payne SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Sgt (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CWO4 Terrence ClarkPFC David Foster MSgt (Join to see) Sgt (Join to see) MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SMSgt Lawrence McCarterSMSgt Mark Venzeio1LT Voyle Smith 1SG Steven Imerman SPC Chris Hallgrimson Maj William W. 'Bill' Price
Go on and do something good with the day that you have been given. Hug. Call someone you care about and tell them. Take pleasure in small things. Enjoy your food, your friends, your loved ones.
SFC William Farrell Maj Robert Thornton SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth PO1 Robert Payne SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Sgt (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CWO4 Terrence ClarkPFC David Foster MSgt (Join to see) Sgt (Join to see) MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SMSgt Lawrence McCarterSMSgt Mark Venzeio1LT Voyle Smith 1SG Steven Imerman SPC Chris Hallgrimson Maj William W. 'Bill' Price
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A cogent meme for sure and your personal comments are words to be massaged and thought deeply of, as we take too much for granted these days... God Bless...
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Provided to YouTube by CDBabyGrowing in Grace · Anabel AlbujaReborn 2014 Anabel AlbujaReleased on: 2014-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.
I expect that your spiritual maturity is at least equivalent to your age/physical maturity and that the LORD has blessed you with a large measure of wisdom. I hope that you share your knowledge and wisdom with people who are interested to learn from you. Hopefully each of us is mutually submissive and respectful with our spouse. ‘Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.’ [Titus 1:3-4], my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown
I hope and pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer or listens to it who is able is willing step up for those unable to stand for themselves. Enable and guide us to recognize those who serve well and complement them publicly and encourage those who need to make progress. LORD I pray that YOU cleanse each of us from any inclination, habit, or thought process which is in opposition to YOUR will for our life. 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness' [1 John 1:9 ESV]
I pray for an increase of peace throughout the body of Christ. I pray that peace will spread from believers to unbelievers who are our neighbors. Let YOU love penetrate and cleanse each of us and emanate from our soul to the souls of others. I pray that each one of us is able to be reasonable in all areas of personal interaction. ‘Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell SSgt Marian Mitchell SSgt Kelly D.
Growing in Grace - Anabel Albuja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubg5ktbeYpE
I hope and pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer or listens to it who is able is willing step up for those unable to stand for themselves. Enable and guide us to recognize those who serve well and complement them publicly and encourage those who need to make progress. LORD I pray that YOU cleanse each of us from any inclination, habit, or thought process which is in opposition to YOUR will for our life. 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness' [1 John 1:9 ESV]
I pray for an increase of peace throughout the body of Christ. I pray that peace will spread from believers to unbelievers who are our neighbors. Let YOU love penetrate and cleanse each of us and emanate from our soul to the souls of others. I pray that each one of us is able to be reasonable in all areas of personal interaction. ‘Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell SSgt Marian Mitchell SSgt Kelly D.
Growing in Grace - Anabel Albuja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubg5ktbeYpE
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Saint Anthony Mary Claret
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Saint of the Day for October 24
(December 23, 1807 – October 24, 1870)
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Saint Anthony Mary Claret’s Story
The “spiritual father of Cuba” was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen’s chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop, and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris, and to the First Vatican Council.
In his spare time as weaver and designer in the textile mills of Barcelona, Anthony learned Latin and printing: The future priest and publisher was preparing. Ordained at 28, he was prevented by ill health from entering religious life as a Carthusian or as a Jesuit, but went on to become one of Spain’s most popular preachers.
Anthony spent 10 years giving popular missions and retreats, always placing great emphasis on the Eucharist and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It was said that his rosary was never out of his hand. At age 42, he founded a religious institute of missionaries beginning with five young priests, known today as the Claretians.
Anthony was appointed to head the much-neglected archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba. He began its reform by almost ceaseless preaching and hearing of confessions, and suffered bitter opposition mainly for opposing concubinage and giving instruction to black slaves. A hired assassin—whose release from prison Anthony had obtained—slashed open his face and wrist. Anthony succeeded in getting the would-be assassin’s death sentence commuted to a prison term. His solution for the misery of Cubans was family-owned farms producing a variety of foods for the family’s own needs and for the market. This invited the enmity of the vested interests who wanted everyone to work on a single cash crop—sugar. Besides all his religious writings are two books he wrote in Cuba: Reflections on Agriculture and Country Delights.
He was recalled to Spain for a job he did not relish—being chaplain for the queen. Anthony went on three conditions: He would reside away from the palace; he would come only to hear the queen’s confession and instruct the children; and he would be exempt from court functions. In the revolution of 1868, he fled to Paris with the queen’s party, where he preached to the Spanish colony.
All his life Anthony was interested in the Catholic press. He founded the Religious Publishing House, a major Catholic publishing venture in Spain, and wrote or published 200 books and pamphlets.
At Vatican I, where he was a staunch defender of the doctrine of infallibility, Anthony won the admiration of his fellow bishops. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore remarked of him, “There goes a true saint.” At the age of 63, he died in exile near the border of Spain.
Reflection
Jesus foretold that those who are truly his representatives would suffer the same persecution as he did. Besides 14 attempts on his life, Anthony had to undergo such a barrage of the ugliest slander that the very name Claret became a byword for humiliation and misfortune. The powers of evil do not easily give up their prey. No one needs to go looking for persecution. All we need to do is be sure we suffer because of our genuine faith in Christ, not for our own whims and lack of prudence.
Saint Anthony Mary Claret is a Patron Saint of:
Weavers
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Image: Saint Anthony Mary Claret | Saints in Rome and Beyond
Saint of the Day for October 24
(December 23, 1807 – October 24, 1870)
Click here to listen
Saint Anthony Mary Claret’s Story
The “spiritual father of Cuba” was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen’s chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop, and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris, and to the First Vatican Council.
In his spare time as weaver and designer in the textile mills of Barcelona, Anthony learned Latin and printing: The future priest and publisher was preparing. Ordained at 28, he was prevented by ill health from entering religious life as a Carthusian or as a Jesuit, but went on to become one of Spain’s most popular preachers.
Anthony spent 10 years giving popular missions and retreats, always placing great emphasis on the Eucharist and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It was said that his rosary was never out of his hand. At age 42, he founded a religious institute of missionaries beginning with five young priests, known today as the Claretians.
Anthony was appointed to head the much-neglected archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba. He began its reform by almost ceaseless preaching and hearing of confessions, and suffered bitter opposition mainly for opposing concubinage and giving instruction to black slaves. A hired assassin—whose release from prison Anthony had obtained—slashed open his face and wrist. Anthony succeeded in getting the would-be assassin’s death sentence commuted to a prison term. His solution for the misery of Cubans was family-owned farms producing a variety of foods for the family’s own needs and for the market. This invited the enmity of the vested interests who wanted everyone to work on a single cash crop—sugar. Besides all his religious writings are two books he wrote in Cuba: Reflections on Agriculture and Country Delights.
He was recalled to Spain for a job he did not relish—being chaplain for the queen. Anthony went on three conditions: He would reside away from the palace; he would come only to hear the queen’s confession and instruct the children; and he would be exempt from court functions. In the revolution of 1868, he fled to Paris with the queen’s party, where he preached to the Spanish colony.
All his life Anthony was interested in the Catholic press. He founded the Religious Publishing House, a major Catholic publishing venture in Spain, and wrote or published 200 books and pamphlets.
At Vatican I, where he was a staunch defender of the doctrine of infallibility, Anthony won the admiration of his fellow bishops. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore remarked of him, “There goes a true saint.” At the age of 63, he died in exile near the border of Spain.
Reflection
Jesus foretold that those who are truly his representatives would suffer the same persecution as he did. Besides 14 attempts on his life, Anthony had to undergo such a barrage of the ugliest slander that the very name Claret became a byword for humiliation and misfortune. The powers of evil do not easily give up their prey. No one needs to go looking for persecution. All we need to do is be sure we suffer because of our genuine faith in Christ, not for our own whims and lack of prudence.
Saint Anthony Mary Claret is a Patron Saint of:
Weavers
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