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Date – Monday, June 5th - 2023 – St. Boniface

Saint Boniface, whose feast day is celebrated on June 5th, was a remarkable figure in the foundation of the Middle Ages. Born as Winfred in England around 680, he embarked on a path that would shape the destiny of Germany and leave an indelible mark on the Church.

At a young age, Boniface entered the monastery of Adescancastre, where he displayed a deep devotion to his faith and a gift for preaching. Under the guidance of the holy Abbot Winbert at the Abbey of Nhutscelle, his reputation for knowledge and eloquence grew.

Despite the allure of high honors in his homeland, Boniface felt a strong calling to convert the pagan Anglo-Saxons in Germany. He embraced this vocation and, following the order of Pope Gregory II, dedicated himself to their conversion. He also worked alongside Charles Martel in reforming the Church in France and convened councils to combat simony, the corrupt practice of buying and selling ecclesiastical positions.

In a momentous event, Boniface took an oath to Pope Gregory II in Rome, binding himself to the Catholic Faith and pledging his fidelity to the unity of the Church. The Pope, recognizing the importance of Boniface's mission, blessed him and entrusted him with the task of evangelizing Germany and reorganizing the Church in that land.

St. Boniface's efforts were not in vain. He traveled extensively, baptizing pagans and spreading the light of Christ throughout Germany. In 723, he even felled the sacred oak tree dedicated to Thor, a powerful symbol of paganism, signifying the triumph of Christianity over the old gods.

However, his missionary work was not without its dangers. In 754, while preaching in Frisia, St. Boniface faced martyrdom. He valiantly laid down his life for his faith, becoming a shining example of courage and devotion.

His relics now rest in the cathedral crypt in Fulda, Germany, where he is venerated as the patron saint of both Germany and the Netherlands.

St. Boniface played a pivotal role in the foundation of the Middle Ages. As a monk, missionary, and staunch defender of the Catholic Church, he contributed to the evangelization of barbarian peoples and the eradication of simony. His unwavering faith and dedication to the Papacy serve as an inspiration for us today.

Let us invoke the intercession of St. Boniface, asking for his guidance and strength in our own mission to spread the Gospel and uphold the teachings of the Church. May his example remind us of the importance of fidelity to our faith and the pursuit of holiness in all aspects of our lives.

St. Boniface, Pray for us.

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Prayer to the Sacred Heart

MY LOVING Jesus! out of the grateful love I bear Thee, and as a reparation for all my unfaithfulness, I give Thee my heart and I consecrate myself wholly to Thee, and with Thy aid, I purpose never to sin again.

V/. Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us,

R/. Inflame our hearts with love of Thee.

Let us pray.

LORD, we beseech Thee, let

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