Friday, September 03, 2004

St. Gregory the Great

We both bear the name Gregory.

We're both Roman Catholics.

We're both His servants in our different vocatio(s).

But that's where all similarities end ~

He was elected Bishop of Rome at the age of 50. I was "dragged" into the Altar Servers at the age of 8.

He's a Saint. I'm not - yet? =p

It was thanks to those who wished me a "Happy Feast Day", (only to be reciprocated with looks of confusion & simply "huh(s)?") did I then realize it was the feast of my 'other' patron saint.

After some brief study & researh, I stumbled upon a quote from St. Gregory. And I guess that quote poses a challenge to us. I suppose St. Francis of Assisi (my 'other' patron saint) lived up to that challenge:

"Perhaps it is not after all so difficult for a man to part with his possessions, but it is certainly most difficult for him to part with himself. To renounce what one has is a minor thing; but to renounce what one is, that is asking a lot"

This day is dedicated to all who bears the name 'Gregory' =p

Cheeros!

God Bless & Take Care~!

Peace Be With You.

"Omnia Vincit Amour - Love Conquers All"

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Happy Feast Day, again! Used that excerpt from St Greg for my homily on Friday morning. So, are going to give yourself away yet? Perhaps to someone closer to your heart? *wink*

Young Minstrel said...

Happy Feast Day little saint :D

i totally agree with the quote of the saint whom i call my patron saint St.Francis of Assisi (not to mention the beer..woohoo!!)

Holy Drummer said...

Wahahahahaha~

Oh?!

I mean - what can I say, God OUGHT to be the closest to my heart right? Even His Grace has also 'cornered' me =p

His Will be done.

P.S: Wait... what - or rather, WHO are you talking about then?

*wink*

Holy Drummer said...

Yes Father,

I've GIVEN MYSELF away, indeed...