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:: Thursday, August 07, 2003 ::

Fr. Herman of Alaska: Proof that Sainthood is Possible, Even in America

His feast day isn't until Saturday, but I thought I'd post a few words from this great luminary in anticipation:

"The empty years of these desires separate us from our heavenly homeland, and our Love for these desires and our habits clothe us, as it were, in an odious dress; it is called by the Apostle 'the external (earthy) man.' (I Cor. 15:47). We who are wanderers in the journey of this life call to God for aid. We must divest ourselves of this repulsiveness, and put on new desires, and a new love for the coming age. Thus, through this we will know either an attraction or a repulsion for the heavenly homeland. It is possible to do this quickly, but we must follow the example of the sick, who wishing for desired health, do not stop searching for means of curing themselves."

Reading a short biography of his life is always edifying.

:: Karl :: 9:28:00 AM [Link] ::