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| Saint William of Bourges |
History
Even though Saint William was born into a
rich, important family, his mother’s brother – Peter the Hermit – taught him
that being rich and famous generally causes a lot of problems. (Yes, even back in the 12th century, before
there was television and Internet!) What William learned to love instead was
worshiping God and studying. He loved to go to Mass and spent as much time
praying in church as he could. When he grew up, he became a monk, and then the
abbot (leader) of his monastery, and then archbishop.
Activity
Do you have a favorite movie, song
or television show? Many of us do, but we don’t often think about the actors,
singers and musicians who entertain us. They could be facing a lot of trouble
because of their fame and fortune, which is what Peter the Hermit warned his
nephew William about. Today, pick a famous person to pray for, and ask God to
help that person honor the Lord and stay out of trouble.
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