September 16: Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs—Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>September 16: Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs—MemorialSaint Cornelius: d. 253Patron Saint of cattle and domestic animalsInvoked against earaches, epilepsy, fevers, and twitchingSaint Cyprian: c. 200–258Patron Saint of Algeria and North AfricaPre-Congregation canonizationsLiturgical Color: RedQuote: Galerius Maximus: “Are you Thascius Cyprianus?” Cyprian: “I am.” Galerius: “The most sacred Emperors have commanded you to conform to the Roman rites.” Cyprian: “I refuse.” Galerius: “Consider your choice and the consequences.” Cyprian: “Do as you will; in such a clear case I accept the consequences.” Galerius: “You have long lived an irreligious life, and have drawn together a number of men bound by an unlawful association, and professed yourself an open enemy to the gods and the religion of Rome…you shall be made an example to those whom you have wickedly associated with; the authority of law shall be ratified in your blood…It is the sentence of this court that Thascius Cyprianus be executed with the sword.” Cyprian: “Thanks be to God.” ~Trial of Saint CyprianPrayer:Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, you loved God and remained firm in your faith, even in the face of persecution and death. Your courageous witness was coupled with a pastoral witness to God’s mercy. Please pray for me, that I will imitate your courage and merciful hearts, always standing strong in my faith and offering forgiveness to every sinner. Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Paolo Veronese, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons