I just found the most awesome blessed- who should've been Raph's confirmation saint- and his feast day is/was today! Blessed Clemens August von Galen was...
"Born to one of the oldest German noble families. Ordained on 28 May 1904 at Münster, Germany. Chosen bishop of Münster on 5 September 1933. Fiercely anti-Communist, and outspoken opponent of the Stalinist regime. A strong nationalist who loved his homeland, his was known for his opposition to the Nazis, their programs and policies. He was a key opponent in the fight to end the Nazi program of "euthanasia", the murder of the old, the crippled, the ill. Created Cardinal-Priest of San Bernardo alle Terme on 18 February 1946.
His beatification miracle involved Hendrikus Nahak, a 16-year old Indonesian whose life was threatened by a particularly dangerous form of appendicitis in 1995 who was healed after his nurse had called on Cardinal von Galen to intercede on the boy's behalf."
He's also known as the Lion of Munster. He was elevated to Venerable by JP2 and beatified by Benedict XVI. Clemens' motto was "Nec laudibus, nec timore" (Neither praise nor fear)
God bless y'all!
1 comment:
He is terrific! His picture reminds me of Fulton J Sheen. :) Have a happy Sunday, Hermes. I love ya!!
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