From: richarra@gmail.com   
      
   What is the kingdom of God?   
      
   What is the kingdom of God? The word "kingdom" means something more   
   than a territory or an area of land. It literally means "sovereignty"   
   or "reign" and the power to "rule" and exercise authority. The   
   prophets announced that God would establish a kingdom not just for one   
   nation or people but for the whole world. The Scriptures tell us that   
   God's throne is in heaven and his rule is over all (Psalm 103:19). His   
   kingdom is bigger and more powerful than anything we can imagine   
   because it is universal and everlasting (Daniel 4:3). His kingdom is   
   full of glory, power, and splendor (Psalm 145:11-13).   
      
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   21 April – Saint Beuno Gasulsych   
      
   (c 545-c 640)   
   Monk, Abbot, miracle-worker Born in c 545 at Powis-land, Wales and   
   died in c 640 at Clynnog Fawr, Wales of natural causes, Also known as   
   – Beunor Gasulsych, Benno Gasulsych, Bennow Gasulsych. Patronages –   
   diseased cattle, sick animals, sick children.   
      
   Beuno is said to have been born in the kingdom of Powys and educated   
   at Bangor. As a Monk, he worked in North Wales – the many dedications   
   to him in Gwynedd, Clwyd and the island of Anglesey reflect either   
   Monasteries founded by him, or by his disciples.   
      
   He had a reputation of being relentless with hardened sinners but   
   compassionate to those in distress.   
      
   He is especially associated with the township of Clynnog Fawr in the   
   Llyn peninsula, where he in Beunos Church died and was buried and   
   where many miracles took place at his Tomb.   
      
   Beuno was credited with raising seven people from the dead, including   
   his niece, the virgin St Winefride and his disciple and cousin, St   
   Aelhaiarn. He was said to have had a “wondrous vision” prior to his   
   death.   
      
   Eleven Churches bear Saint Beuno’s name, including one in his   
   Monastery at Clynnog Fawr and one in Culbone on the Somerset coast.   
   Although his establishment at Clynnog is destroyed, his Grave and   
   Chapel survive.   
      
   At Tremeirchion near St Asaph in Clwyd is the Jesuit retreat house of   
   St Beuno’s  which specialises in Ignatian spirituality and thirty day   
   retreats. Formerly a theological College, the Poet Gerard Manley   
   Hopkins spent three years (1874-7) here as a theology student and it   
   was here that he wrote some of his best poetry: God’s Grandeur and The   
   Wreck of the Deutschland.   
      
   https://anastpaul.com/2021/04/21/   
      
      
   Prayer of Adoration and Repentance/Night Prayer   
   By St Conrad of Parzham (1818-1894)   
      
   I have come to spend   
   a few moments with You, O Jesus   
   and in spirit I prostrate myself in the dust   
   before Your Holy Tabernacle to adore You,   
   my Lord and God, in deepest humility.   
   Once more, a day has come to its close, dear Jesus,   
   another day which brings me nearer to the grave   
   and my beloved heavenly home.   
   Once more, O Jesus, my heart longs for You,   
   the true Bread of Life, which contains   
   all sweetness and relish.   
   O my Jesus,   
   mercifully grant me pardon for the faults   
   and ingratitude of this day   
   and come to me,   
   to refresh my poor heart which longs for You.   
   As the heart pants for the waters,   
   as the parched earth longs for the dew of heaven,   
   even so does my poor heart long for You,   
   You Fount of Life.   
   I love You, O Jesus,   
   I hope in You,   
   I love You   
   and out of love for You,   
   I regret sincerely all my sins.   
   May Your peace and Your benediction be mine,   
   now and always and for all eternity.   
   Amen   
   --St Conrad of Parzham (1818-1894)   
      
      
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   (Three Ejaculations to obtain the grace of a Happy Death)   
      
   Jesus, Mary, Joseph,   
   I offer you my heart and my soul.   
      
   Jesus, Mary, Joseph,   
   assist me in my last agony.   
      
   Jesus, Mary, Joseph,   
   may I breathe forth my soul with you in peace.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)