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I didn't plan to fall in love with this one, but alas, she had other plans.
Now she's gone to heaven and our hearts are heavy with (an irrational amount of) hurt.
Have been debating making this public, but she was a good dog. Like every other sane dog parent, I can unequivocally say she was the best dog, and she deserves the mention.
I know she's in heaven with our Paddy boy- who left us 4 yrs ago.
Knowing Bella she's at the front gate with Saint Peter, standing unflinching like a statue, guarding,
only glancing up once and a while with her giant deep amber eyes, just to let the angels know she won't get tired and she won't shirk her responsibility.
Bella was fierce, serious, loyal, uncompromising, meticulously tidy, fearless, relentless, gorgeous & composed.
A champion KerryBlue Terrier showdog who needed to be adopted from owners who could not care for her - I brought her home in 2011, pretending it was just for a few days, and she stayed 14 years.
Thinking a lot about why this hurts so much.
Am I indulging?
Is this nothing compared to many who die tragically every day?
Is this inappropriate to feel so heartbroken for a dog?
Frankly, yes to all three of those questions.
But there are reasons why we can't help grieving the loss of a dog or a horse or any creature that lives with us, works with us, comforts us.
They are:
Unfaltering loyalty.
Unconditional True love
Zero judgement, even of our worst days, and zero questioning of how poorly we may have handled those bad days.
They don't betray us-ever.
No contempt.
Their souls are clean.
Always instant forgiveness.
&
Always pure joy when they see you (whether you have been away a week, a day, or 5 minutes)
We can't match these things with most humans in our lives-so we grieve when our animals have to leave 😔
ALSO
We have to all try to be kinder and more gracious to our family, our neighbours & even strangers.
These creatures surely await us in heaven.
They have earned it -
even if we haven't.
"Miselu Aughrim Bella"
Date of Birth: 14 March, 2011
Heaven: 16 Dec, 2024
Breeder: Patrick & Mary Donnelly
Sire: Miselu Crusar Fenton
Dam: Maple Leaf (GBR)
N.B. Like marriage, dogs take a lot of work, a lot of money, a lifetime commitment, and a lot of heartache, so please be aware before you get one - they aren't a toy.
"Twinkle Twinkle little Bella,
she's the dog that Nick called
Stella"
💔🙏
akc.org/dog-breeds/kerry-blu…
God,
please help all vulnerable in Canada 🙏💗
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Blessed Bartholomew Of Vicenza
Patron Saint of: Dominicans, peacemakers, and preachers
Feast Day: October 27
Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza (1201-1270), also known as Bartholomew of Braganca or Breganza, was born to a noble family in Vicenza, Italy. While studying in Padua he entered the newly established Dominican Order as one of their first friars, receiving the habit from St. Dominic himself. Bartholomew quickly advanced to positions of prominence within the Order, becoming prior and then overseeing several convents. He was sent to preach against the heretics in Lombardy, and was so successful that in 1235 the Holy Father made him Master of the Sacred Palace (an office known as "The Pope's Theologian") a position which was first held by St. Dominic. In this role he also founded a military order of knights for the purpose of maintaining civil order and peace throughout Italy called the Order of the Knights of the Mother of God (or the Knights of St. Mary). He was later made bishop of Cyprus, and also served as papal legate and confessor to St. Louis King of France, who was then leading a crusade in the Holy Land. From this friendship Bartholomew received the gift of a relic of the True Cross and a thorn from the Crown of Thorns. When Bartholomew returned to his native Vicenza as the city's bishop he built a church to house the precious relics called the Church of the Holy Crown. Bl. Bartholomew of Vicenza was an effective mediator between the factions and feuds of his day, even converting the leader of a heretical party back to the Catholic faith. His feast day is October 27th.
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“Dignus est”, Introit for the feast of Christ the King.
“The Lamb who has been slain is worthy to receive power, and divinity, and wisdom, and strength, and honor; let glory and dominion be His forever and ever.”
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Saints Crispin And Crispinian
Patron Saint of: Shoemakers, cobblers, and leather workers
Feast Day: October 25
Saints Crispin and Crispinian (d. 286 A.D.) were brothers, believed to be twins, from a noble Roman family. They were Christians and went as missionaries into Gaul (present-day France). Taking the Apostle St. Paul as their example, they earned their living through a trade, dividing their time between ministry and work. Their craft was shoe-making, and because they asked little pay for their shoes they were loved and esteemed by all. Crispin and Crispinian used their work as an opportunity to share the Christian faith with the pagans they encountered, and many were converted through their witness. During the persecution of the Roman Emperor Diocletian they were denounced as Christians and brought before the co-emperor, Maximanus Herculius. The emperor tried to persuade them to abandon their faith with promises and threats, but to no effect. The brothers were then given over to the governor who was notorious for his cruelty. They were stretched on the rack, their flesh was cut, and awls were driven under their fingernails. They were then thrown into a river with a millstone tied to their necks, but they both miraculously survived and swam back to shore. They were caught and finally beheaded. Crispin and Crispinian are the patron saints of shoemakers, saddlers, and tanners. Their feast, known as St. Crispin's Day, is October 25th.
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Saint Anthony Mary Claret
Patron Saint of: Weavers, missionaries, and publishers
Feast Day: October 24
Saint Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870) was born in Spain, the fifth of eleven children, the same year Napoleon invaded the country. He took up his father's trade of weaving before entering the priesthood. He served as a parish priest with a missionary's zeal for the salvation of souls. He often preached multiple sermons in a single day, traveled to preach parish missions and retreats for the clergy, and heard confessions for hours on end. His labors were rewarded by many people returning to a fervent practice of the Catholic faith, especially as a result of his meek and gentle manner. He was made Archbishop of Santiago and sent to Cuba from 1849-1857. His great reforms of the neglected diocese, both ecclesiastically and socially, were so sweeping and effective that his life was threatened. He was recalled back to Spain as confessor to the queen, where his tireless and fruitful priestly work continued. To increase his apostolic efforts he founded the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, known today as the Claretians. He also founded a major Catholic publisher in Spain, and wrote or published hundreds of books. He was so opposed in his efforts that he was severely persecuted and eventually exiled to Paris, along with the Spanish queen, by revolutionary enemies of religion. He took part in the First Vatican Council, his wisdom and sanctity being evident to all, before suffering a stroke and dying in exile in France. During his life St. Anthony Marie Claret had the gift of prophesy and reading of consciences, in addition to performing many miracles. A resplendent light was also observed to shine from his face as he offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. His feast day is October 24th.
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Michelangelo was only 24 years old when he carved the Pietà out of a single block of marble
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Saint John Of Capistrano
Patron Saint of: Judges, military chaplains, and jurists
Feast Day: October 23
Saint John of Capistrano (1385-1456) was born in Capistrano, Italy. After the death of his father, his mother sent him to study law in Perugia where he rose to prominence. He achieved great success as a lawyer and was appointed governor of Perugia. He was an upright leader who refused bribes and corruption. While attempting to negotiate a peace treaty he was imprisoned, which gave him opportunity to assess the direction of his life and the state of his soul. After having a vision of St. Francis of Assisi, John left the world and entered religious life as a Franciscan friar. He was taught theology by St. Bernardine of Siena, and together the two worked to reform the Franciscan order. St. John traveled throughout Italy preaching for the salvation of souls, combating the heresies of his day, and winning many souls away from schism and heresy. Merchants would suspend their business as great crowds gathered to hear him preach in the public squares. He was also known as a healer, and many of the sick were brought to him to be cured. St. John was frequently used as an ambassador by the Holy See which allowed him to preach across the Holy Roman Empire, earning him the name "Apostle of Europe." He also preached a crusade against the Muslim Turks for the emancipation of Hungary. He was present at the Battle of Belgrade and led the charge of the Christian army under a banner monogrammed with the Holy Name of Jesus, to which he had a great devotion, urging the crusaders to invoke the name of Jesus for success in battle. The victory of the Christian army was attributed to his efforts. St. John of Capistrano is the patron of judges, military chaplains, lawyers, and jurists. His feast day is October 23rd.
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Pope Saint John Paul II
Patron Saint of: Families, youth, and World Youth Day
Feast Day: October 22
Pope Saint John Paul II (1920–2005) was born in Poland and was a vibrant, athletic, and intelligent child. His deeply religious father played an important role in his spiritual formation after his mother's death when he was 8 years old. He studied literature, poetry, and theater before his studies were interrupted by the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939. He answered the call to the priesthood, and after entering a clandestine seminary was ordained in 1946. He completed his doctoral studies in Rome and returned to Poland where he ministered in a special way to young people. He was ordained a bishop in 1958 and attended the Second Vatican Council in 1962. He is well known for his leadership in encouraging a spiritual and cultural resistance to the Communist occupation of Poland. He was elected Supreme Pontiff in 1978, the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years, and had the second-longest pontificate in history. He was a remarkable theologian and philosopher and a guardian of orthodoxy. During his time as Holy Father he gave a multitude of important contributions to the Church including his teaching on the Theology of the Body, his emphasis on the Universal Call to Holiness, and his strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. He is also known as the "Pope of the Family." During his pontificate he beatified 1,338 people and canonized 482 saints. He also visited 129 countries, making him one of the most well-traveled world leaders in history. He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2014. His feast day is October 22nd.
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I have found the images of the rioting in Paris and other French cities heartbreaking. I spent three wonderful years as a doctoral student in Paris, and I easily recognize many of the neighborhoods and streets that are now in flames.
Though its roots go back to ancient Rome, Paris became a truly great city because of the University of Paris, which grew from the Cathedral school of Notre Dame. For centuries, scholars came from all over Europe to this center of learning where the Western intellectual tradition—born of the confluence of Jerusalem, Athens, and Rome—was defended and developed.
What seems clear is that the arsonists and rioters of the present day represent a farrago of forces inimical to the intellectual and moral values of the West.
I had taken such encouragement from the demonstration of pride in Catholicism and Catholic history that was on display when Pope Leo visited France just a few weeks ago.
May the French people rouse themselves to realize that they stand against a determined enemy and that they have the intellectual and spiritual resources to oppose that foe.