#st. charles borromeo

[my-sacred-art-2]

Eve Meyer, American (born Evelyn Eugene Turner), Dec. 13, 1928 – March 27, 1977.

Saint Charles Borromeo Attending to Plague Victims, Attributed to Giovanni Lanfranco (Italian, 1582-1647).

[thepastisalreadywritten]

SAINT OF THE DAY (November 4)

No age of the Catholic Church's history is without its share of confusion and corruption.

Still, even in moments when disorder may seem overwhelming, individuals and movements eventually arise to propose the faith with clarity and demonstrate it in action.

St. Charles Borromeo, a central figure in the Council of Trent, is remembered on November 4 as a model of such leadership in difficult times.

The circumstances of Charles' birth on 2 October 1538 could have easily allowed him to join the ranks of corrupt Renaissance-era clergy.

He was born into luxury, the son of noble parents, with a guaranteed income comparable to modern “trust funds.”

The Borromeo family was one of the most ancient and wealthy families in Lombardy, made famous by several notable men, both in the church and state.

His father Gilbert was Count of Arona. His mother Margaret was a member of the Milan branch of the House of Medici.

Early on, however, the young man signaled his intention to go against the cultural grain.

He announced his desire to serve the Church with sincerity, asking his father to give away the majority of the fund's money to the poor.

Charles could not escape a certain degree of wealth and prestige, which were expected due to his social class, but he insisted on using these forms of leverage to benefit the Church, rather than himself.

When he was 22, his opportunity came: the young lawyer and canonist's uncle was elected as Pope Pius IV.

Charles soon assumed staggering responsibilities, serving as a papal diplomat and supervisor of major religious orders.

The young man relaxed from these tasks through literature and music, taking no interest in the temptations abounding in Rome during the late Renaissance.

He considered renouncing even this temperate lifestyle for the strict observance of a monastery — but found himself more urgently needed in the work of concluding the Council of Trent.

The Church's nineteenth Ecumenical Council had begun in late 1545 but experienced many delays.

Its twofold mission was to clarify Catholic doctrine against Protestant objections and reform the Church internally against many longstanding problems.

As a papal representative, Charles participated in the council's conclusion in 1563, when he was only 25.

He also played a leading role in assembling its comprehensive summary, the Roman Catechism or 'Catechism of the Council of Trent.'

In reward for his labors, Charles received even greater responsibilities. Ordained a priest during the Council, he was named as archbishop and cardinal only months later.

He found his diocese of Milan in a state of disintegration, after two generations of virtually no local administration or leadership.

The new bishop got straight to work establishing schools, seminaries, and centers for religious life.

His reforms of the diocese, in accordance with the decrees of the council, were dramatic and effective, so much so that a group of disgruntled monks attempted to kill him. His survival was called miraculous.

The new archbishop's efforts for catechesis and the instruction of youth were especially fruitful, initiating the work of the Confraternity for Christian Doctrine and the first “Sunday School” classes.

He also gave important pastoral attention to English Catholics who fled to Italy to escape new laws against the Catholic faith.

St. Charles Borromeo's amazing diligence, frequent travel and ascetic living eventually took their toll.

The once young prodigy of the Papal Court also died young at the age of 46 on 3 November 1584.

He was beatified by Clement VIII on 12 May 1602. He was canonized by Paul V 26 years later, on 1 November 1610.

He is the patron of bishops, cardinals, seminarians, spiritual leaders, catechists, and catechumens.

[anastpaul]

One Minute Reflection – 4 November – “The Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory” – Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) – Sirach 44:16-27; 45:3-20; Matthew 25:14-23 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one—to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately …” – Matthew 25:15 

 REFLECTION – “The man who is the landowner is actually the Creator and Lord of all. The Word compares, in the parable, the time the landowner spends away from home, to either the Ascension of Christ into Heaven, or, at any rate, to the unseen and invisible character of the Divine Nature.   Now, one must conceive of the property of God, as those in each country and city, who believe in Him. He calls His servants, those who, according to the times, Christ crowns with the glory of the Priesthood. For the holy Paul writes, “No-one takes this honour upon himself; he must be called by God.” He hands over [His property] to those who are under Him, to each giving a spiritual gift, so that he might have character and aptitude. We think that this distribution of the talents, is not supplied to the household servants in equal measure because, each is quite different from the other, in their understanding. Immediately they head out for their labours, He says, directly, indicating to us here, that apart from the procrastination of one, they are fit to carry out the work of God. Surely those who are bound by fear and laziness will evolve into the worst evils. For he buried in the earth, Jesus says, the talent given to him. He kept the gift hidden, making it unprofitable for others and useless for himself. For that very reason, the talent is taken away from him and will be given to the one who is already rich. The Spirit has departed from such as these and the gift of the Divine Gifts. But to those who are industrious, an even more lavish gift will be presented!” – St Cyril of Alexandria (376-444) Archbishop of Alexandria, Father and Doctor of the Church (Fragment 283)

(via One Minute Reflection – 4 November – Talents – Matthew 25:14-23. – AnaStpaul)

[ub-designs]

Saint Charles Borromeo - Light and Dark

St. Charles Borromeo is the patron saint of bishops, catechists, cardinals, seminarians, and spiritual leaders. A fun fact about him is he had a speech impediment. He organized the third and last session of the Council of Trent, in 1562–63. He had a large share in the making of the Tridentine Catechism (Catechismus Romanus).

His feast day is on November 4th, and in honor of that I have published this art on Redbubble, and will publish the art on his feast day on TeePublic so there will be a sale.

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[the-mercy-workers]

We meditate before, during and after everything we do. The prophet says: "I will pray, and then I will understand." This is the way we can easily overcome the countless difficulties we have to face day after day, which, after all, are part of our work. In meditation we find the strength to bring Christ to birth in ourselves and in others.

St. Charles Borromeo

[amor-madonna]

Your problems = your Patron

Parental issues- St. Eugene de Mazenod

Tired - St.Joseph

Mental illness - St. Dymphna

Victim of SA - St. Maria Goretti

Problems with sexual urges - St. Augustine

Loneliness - St. John the Apostale

Vision Problems - St. Lucy

Being ugly - St. Rose of Lima

Low grades - St. Joseph of Cupertino

Fealing far away from God - St. Mary

Financial issues - St. Joseph

Risky Situation - St. Katherine of Alexandria (pls lray to her for Motorcyclist!!)

Issues with your spouse - St. Valentine

Overeating - St Charles Borromeo

Undereating - St. Catherine of Sienna

Balding - St. Agnes of Rome

Being hexed - Saint Columba of Spain

[portraitsofsaints]

Happy Feast Day

Saint Charles Borromeo

1538–1584

Feast day: November 4

Patronage: Catechists, Catechumens, Seminarians

Saint Charles Borromeo was a cardinal and archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 1584. Among the great reformers of the troubled sixteenth century, Borromeo, with St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Philip Neri, and others, led the movement to combat the heresy of the Protestant Reformation. He was a leading figure during the Counter-Reformation and was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding of seminaries for the education of priests.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. (website)

[blushcoloreddreams]

October novenas

For whoever this could interest, here’s a list of this month’s novena’s and the reasons to pray them for yourself and for others.

St. John Paul II: For healing, for courage, for the youth. Starts October 13th

All Saints Day: For intercession of all saints. Starts on October 23

Our lady of Aparecida: from October 3rd to October 10. Patron Saint of Brazil, very used to ask for help in moments of affliction

Blessed Carlos Acutis: For a greater love of the Eucharist, for the youth, for computer programmers. Starts October 3rd

St. Jude: Lost causes. Starts on October 19

Holy souls in purgatory: souls in purgatory

St. Therese of Avila: For those who suffer from headaches. Starts October 6th

St. Luke: for those preparing for surgery or recovering from surgery Starts October 9th

St. Hedwig: for the relief from debt and for help with financial difficulties Starts October 7th

All Souls’ Day: the faithful departed/ souls in purgatory. Starts on October 24

St. Anthony Mary Claret: physical healing, spiritual healing. Starts October 15

St. Gerard Majela : for a healthy pregnancy and for childbirth/ delivery Starts October 7

St. Charles Borromeo: for bishops, seminarians and catechists. Starts on October 26

St. Margarida Maria Alacoque: October 7th

Saint Ignacio of Antioquia: For conversion and for those being persecuted for their faith.

Saint Peter of Alcantara: starts on October 10th To strengthen our faith

Saint Antonio Galvão: for engineers, architects and construction workers. Starts From October 16th.

[vvorldinmyeyes]

St. Charles Borromeo Church & St. Charles College

[cursedreverie1945]

These visual materials were carefully stored in the investigation file, which has survived to this day. The investigation was led by the head of the assassination investigation commission, Heinz Pannwitz. Here you can see the title page of his investigation report on the assassination of acting Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich. In translation, the document reads: "Assassination of SS Obergruppenführer Heydrich. Apprehension of the assassins in the Church of St. Charles Borromeo in Prague on 18 June 1942."

Photo: Reprophoto from Vojtěch Šustek's publication „The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and the Second Martial Law in the Territory of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia“.

[charlesreeza]

The church of San Carlo al Corso in Noto, Sicily, is dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The curvilinear facade is one of the most beautiful in Noto. It is divided into three levels, with Doric columns on the lower level, Ionic on the middle level and Corinthian on the upper level. It was built between 1736 and 1746. 

Photo by Charles Reeza - The church faces a narrow street so it would be impossible to photograph the entire facade without a drone.

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

SAINT OF THE DAY (November 4)

No age of the Catholic Church's history is without its share of confusion and corruption.

Still, even in moments when disorder may seem overwhelming, individuals and movements eventually arise to propose the faith with clarity and demonstrate it in action.

St. Charles Borromeo, a central figure in the Council of Trent, is remembered on November 4, as a model of such leadership in difficult times.

He was also a leading figure of the Counter-Reformation combat against the Protestant Reformation together with Ignatius of Loyola and Philip Neri.

In that role, he was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding of seminaries for the education of priests.

The circumstances of Charles' birth on 2 October 1538 could have easily allowed him to join the ranks of corrupt Renaissance-era clergy.

He was born into luxury, the son of noble parents, with a guaranteed income comparable to modern “trust funds.”

Early on, however, the young man signaled his intention to go against the cultural grain.

He announced his desire to serve the Church with sincerity, asking his father to give away the majority of the fund's money to the poor.

Charles could not escape a certain degree of wealth and prestige, which were expected due to his social class.

However, he insisted on using these forms of leverage to benefit the Church, rather than himself.

When he was 22, his opportunity came: the young lawyer and canonist's uncle was elected as Pope Pius IV.

Charles soon assumed staggering responsibilities, serving as a papal diplomat and supervisor of major religious orders.

The young man relaxed from these tasks through literature and music, taking no interest in the temptations abounding in Rome during the late Renaissance.

He even considered renouncing this temperate lifestyle for the strict observance of a monastery.

But he found himself more urgently needed in the work of concluding the Council of Trent.

The Church's nineteenth Ecumenical Council had begun in late 1545 but experienced many delays.

Its twofold mission was to clarify Catholic doctrine against Protestant objections and reform the Church internally against many longstanding problems.

As a papal representative, Charles participated in the council's conclusion in 1563, when he was only 25.

He also played a leading role in assembling its comprehensive summary, the Roman Catechism (or Catechism of the Council of Trent).

In reward for his labors, Charles received even greater responsibilities. Ordained a priest during the Council, he was named as archbishop and cardinal only months later.

He found his Diocese of Milan in a state of disintegration, after two generations of virtually no local administration or leadership.

The new bishop got straight to work establishing schools, seminaries, and centers for religious life.

His reforms of the diocese, in accordance with the decrees of the council, were dramatic and effective, so much so that a group of disgruntled monks attempted to kill him. His survival was called miraculous.

The new archbishop's efforts for catechesis and the instruction of youth were especially fruitful, initiating the work of the Confraternity for Christian Doctrine and the first “Sunday School” classes.

He also gave important pastoral attention to English Catholics who fled to Italy to escape new laws against the Catholic faith.

Charles Borromeo's amazing diligence, frequent travel and ascetic living eventually took their toll.

The once young prodigy of the Papal Court also died young at the age of 46 on 3 November 1584.

He was beatified by Pope Clement VIII on 12 May 1602. He was canonized by Pope Paul V on 1 November 1610.

He is the patron saint of bishops, catechists and seminarians.

[anastpaul]

(via Quote/s of the Day – 4 November – Saint Charles Borromeo – AnaStpaul)

[monasteryicons]

New icon of St. Charles Borromeo available from Monastery Icons this winter.

[schleyer]

the three rings on the cross in my profile pic/header image are borromean rings and are bc my patron saint is st charles borromeo, they represent the trinity