Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Make someone else the center of attention. I know it's hard. You want everyone to see what you did that was right and good. Praise someone else publicly. They'll thank you for it, or blush.
Saint of the Day
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
St. Leander of Seville
(c. 550-600)
The
next time you recite the Nicene Creed at Mass, think of today’s saint.
For it was Leander of Seville who, as bishop, introduced the practice in
the sixth century. He saw it as a way to help reinforce the faith of
his people and as an antidote against the heresy of Arianism, which
denied the divinity of Christ. By the end of his life, Leander had
helped Christianity flourish in Spain at a time of political and
religious upheaval.
Leander’s own family was heavily influenced by Arianism, but he
himself grew up to be a fervent Christian. He entered a monastery as a
young man and spent three years in prayer and study. At the end of that
tranquil period he was made a bishop. For the rest of his life he worked
strenuously to fight against heresy. The death of the anti-Christian
king in 586 helped Leander’s cause. He and the new king worked hand in
hand to restore orthodoxy and a renewed sense of morality. Leander
succeeded in persuading many Arian bishops to change their loyalties.
Leander died around 600. In Spain he is honored as a Doctor of the Church.
Sources: SUNDAY BY SUNDAY and americancatholic.org
Saint of the Day
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
St. Leander of Seville
(c. 550-600)
Leander died around 600. In Spain he is honored as a Doctor of the Church.
Sources: SUNDAY BY SUNDAY and americancatholic.org
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