THE FEAST OF SAINTS PONTIAN AND HIPPOLYTUS, HOLY RIVALS.
FEAST OF SAINTS PONTIAN & HIPPOLYTUS, MARTYRS.
"The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?”
"He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said,
“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. (Matthew 18: 1 - 5, 10 - 14).
Tuesday 13th August 2024 of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of a Pope and an anti Pope: Saints Pontian, Pope and Hippolytus, anti Pope (priest).
St Pontian was elected Pope in 230 and St Hippolytus challenged him and set up himself as a rival. By a mysterious design of Divine Providence, both waring clerics found themselves in the same prison at the same time. They reconciled and were martyred together under the Emperor Maximinus Thrax. (+ 235).
Jesus praises the humility of a little child. What is humility?
Just like love, humility is patient and kind. Humility is not jealous, conceited or proud. It does not keep a record of wrongs. In short, humility is love.
The little child is the face of innocence in whom the Holy Spirit likes to dwell and play. The little child manifests the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Aim to become like a little child and the Kingdom of God will be yours and all the rest as well.
August is the Month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mary says: "In the end. My Immaculate Heart will triumph."
For Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Litany, Promises of Mary to those who say the Holy Rosary, etc click the link below:
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