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| St. Norbert |
History
Norbert was sort of a
spoiled child who always got everything he wanted and never had to lift a
finger. As a young man, he was riding his horse in his elegant clothes when a
sudden thunderstorm sprang up. His horse got scared and Norbert fell off, which
knocked him unconscious. When he woke up, he was wet, muddy, achy and ready to
follow Jesus. He became a priest. When people doubted his sincerity, he gave
away everything he owned and went around the country barefoot, preaching about
Jesus. After he was made bishop of Magdebourg, he went to move into the bishop’s
residence, but the doorman wouldn’t let him in because he looked like a beggar
– that’s how much Norbert had changed!
Activity
If you live in the U.S., you probably have quite a
few possessions to call your own. Is there any one item that makes you feel
particularly vain or overly proud of yourself? An article of clothing? An
electronic device? Today, follow St. Norbert’s example and get rid of that
object. Of course, some of us do not have that kind of pride in things, so if
you can’t think of something to give away, simply ask Saint Norbert to pray
that you never do.
Saint Norbert, pray for us!
More reading for parents:
Last year, we celebrated St. Philip the Deacon and
learned the importance of asking questions.
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