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Saint of the Day – 11 December – Blessed Hugolinus Magalotti (Died 1373) Hermit, spiritual guide, Miracle-worker. A holy solitary so steeped in prayer, virtue and mortification that he became the target of the devil’s attacks, who sought constantly to lead him astray by ferocious temptations. Born in Camerino, Italy and died there om 11 December1373. Also known as – Hugoline, Hugolino, Ugolino. Beatified on 4 December 1856 by Pope Pius IX.

Hugolinus was a scion of the famous and noble family of the Magalotti. He was born toward the close of the fourteenth Century on an estate near the City of Camerino, Italy. His mother died while he was still quite young but his excellent father was deeply concerned about the education of the boy, so that nothing was left wanting. By his obedience, affection and other virtues, Hugolinus gave much joy to this father. His lively temperament caused him many a struggle but the the grace of God and the guidance of his father helped him overcome his evil inclinations.

As he grew older, Hugolinus applied himself to the study of the sciences. Spiritual books, however, held the greatest attraction for him. He read them constantly, impressed their lessons on his mind and heart and regulated his life accordingly. He did not speak much but his example edified everyone.

After his father died, the youth thought he heard addressed to him the words of our Lord to the rich young man: “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor” (Mt 19:21). Hugolinus did not hesitate a moment. He sold all his possessions and divided the proceeds among the poor, particularly the widows and orphans. Stripped of all material things, Hugolinus Magalotti withdrew to a hermitage, where he led a truly celestial life. Prayer and meditation were the nourishment of his soul and upon his body he imposed the severest fasts and mortifications.

The enemy of virtue did not neglect to attack him severely. He would tempt him by stirring up sensual desires and reminding him of the pleasures he could enjoy in the world. At other times, he would frighten him by appearing to him in horrible forms. But Hugolinus proved to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ; prayer, penance and especially trustful appeal to the Immaculate Mother of God, made him victorious in every struggle.

God rewarded the fidelity of His servant with extraordinary favours. Enlightened by God, he gave advice and consolation to the faithful, who approached him in great numbers. He miraculously restored health to many of them who were ill.

When Hugolinus perceived his end was drawing near, he became even more intimately united to God. Having received the last Sacraments several times, he died peacefully in the Lord in 1373. His body was laid to rest in the Church of St John the Baptist at Figni, Camerino and immediately the people began to venerate him. This veneration was approved by Pope Pius IX and Pope Leo XIII granted affirmation of his Feast.

Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

St Pope Damasus I (c305-384) Bishop of Rome from 366-his death on 11 December 384, Confessor. During his Pontificate, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman state and Latin became the principal liturgical language as part of the Pope’s reforms.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-st-pope-damasus-i-c-305-384/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-saint-damasus-i-c305-384-pope-confessor/

St Aithalas of Arbela
St Apseus of Arbela

St Barsabas of Persia
St Cian

St Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople (c409–493) Priest, Hermit, Monk, Abbot, miracle-worker.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-saint-daniel-the-stylite-of-constantinople-c-409-493/

Bl David of Himmerod
Bl Dominic Yanez
St Eutychius the Martyr
St Fidweten

Blessed Francesco Lippi O.Carm (1211-1291) Carmelite Friar, Hermit, Mystic, Penitent, graced with the gift of prophesy.
A Life of Penitence:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-blessed-francesco-lippi-o-carm-1211-1291/

Blessed Hugolinus Magalotti OFM Died 1373) Hermit

Blessed Jerome Ranuzzi OSM (c 1410-c 1468) “The Angel of Good Counsel,” “The Blessed Bachelor,” Priest and Friar of the Order of the Servants of Mary, the Servites, Theologian, Adviser both spiritual and secular, renowned for his learning and scholarship, Penitent and Hermit with a great love of solitude and silence. His body is incorrupt and is still available for veneration in St Mary of the Servites, Urbano, Italy. His cult was confirmed on 1 April 1775 by Pope Pius VI with the title of Blessed.
The Roman Martyrology states: “In Sant’Angelo in Vado always in the Marches, Blessed Girolamo, Priest of the Order of the Servants of Mary, who in solitude and silence reached the wisdom of holiness.”
The Angel of Good Counsel:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-blessed-jerome-ranuzzi-osm-c-1410-c-1468-the-angel-of-good-counsel/

St Pens

St Sabinus (Died c420) Bishop of Piacenza , learned Defender of the Faith against heretics, Miracle-worker. Friend and assistant to St Ambrose.
The Roman Martyrology states today: “At Piacenza, St Sabinus, a Bishop, renowned for miracles.”
Beloved Sabinus:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-saint-sabinus-of-piacenza-died-c420-bishop/

Blessed Severin Ott O.Praem. (1627-1708) Priest and Friar of the Norbertines or Premonstratensians.

Martyrs of Saint Aux-Bois – 3 Saints: Two Christian missionaries and one of their local defenders who faith in the persecutions of governor Rictiovarus – Fuscian, Gentian and Victoricus. They were beheaded in 287 in Saint Aux-Bois, Gaul (in modern France).

Martyrs of Rome – 3 Saints: Three Christians murdered in the persecutions of Diocletian for giving aid to Christian prisoners – Pontian, Practextatus and Trason. They were imperial Roman citizens. They were martyred in c 303 in Rome, Italy.