In today's homily, I found myself talking about Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, who suffered imprisonment after the Communist takeover of Saigon - but whose example was a cause for the conversion of his guards. Read more by clicking on the link.
Where can I find out more about him? asked a member of the congregation. Wikipedia has the basics including his "Ten Rules of Life." They're worth meditating upon - here they are:
Ten Rules of Life of Nguyễn Văn Thuận
- I will live the present moment to the fullest.
- I will discern between God and God's works.
- I will hold firmly to one secret: prayer.
- I will see in the Holy Eucharist my only power.
- I will have only one wisdom: the science of the Cross.
- I will remain faithful to my mission in the Church and for the Church as a witness of Jesus Christ.
- I will seek the peace the world cannot give.
- I will carry out a revolution by renewal in the Holy Spirit.
- I will speak one language and wear one uniform: Charity.
- I will have one very special love: The Blessed Virgin Mary.
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