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Bl. Henry Suso Public Domain Image — Bl. Henry Suso

The feast day of Bl. Henry Suso is celebrated on March 2.

Bl. Henry Suso was born Heinrich von Berg in Constance, Swabia in 1300. He became a Dominican at an early age, studying under Meister Eckhart in Cologne. After making his profession he returned to Constance to teach and write. He wrote many books which were popular during the middle ages. The Little Book of Eternal Wisdom was written by Bl. Henry Suso.

At the age of 18, Bl. Henry Suso had a mystical experience which changed his life. He was filled with divine light and joy which seemed to transport him out of the world. From this point on, he had a burning love for the Eternal Wisdom which dominated his thoughts and led his actions. He referred to himself as “the Servant of the Eternal Wisdom”.

Bl. Henry Suso also preached in Switzerland and was an adviser to the Dominican Order.

Bl. Henry Suso died in 1366. Pope Gregory XVI beatified him in 1831.

A man who has not suffered, what does he know?

Quote of Bl. Henry Suso; Feast day, March 2

March is the Month of St. Joseph

St. David of Wales Public Domain Image — St. David of Wales

The feast day of St. David of Wales is celebrated on March 1.

St. David of Wales was the son of King Sant of South Wales and St. Non. He was born in 542 at Maneua, Wales. He was ordained a priest and became a missionary. He lived an austere lifestyle, doing farm work in silence without the help of animals and eating only bread, vegetables and water.

St. David of Wales became known for his preaching. While attending a Synod his preaching impressed those who heard him so much that he was elected primate of the Cambrian Church. He ruled his diocese for many years. Monasteries flourished under his leadership.

One of the well known legends about St. David is that while preaching one day, a dove descended and landed on his shoulder, symbolizing the blessings of the Holy Spirit. The earth rose beneath him enabling the people to hear him speak.

St. David died of natural causes in 589 at Mynyw , Wales. He was canonized by Pope Callistus II.

He is Holy Joseph, because no other saint but he lived in such and so long intimacy and familiarity with the source of all holiness, Jesus God incarnate, and Mary, the holiest of creatures.

Quote of Bl. John Henry Newman; Feast day October 9

March is the Month of St. Joseph

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Tag Archives: March Feast Days

Prayers, Quips and Quotes: Bl. Henry Suso, Feast Day March 2

Prayers, Quips and Quotes: St. David of Wales, Feast Day March 1

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