A Penitent Blogger

Mindful of my imperfections, seeking to know Truth more deeply and to live Love more fully.

Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix iustus sit securus?
Recordare, Iesu pie, Quod sum causa tuae viae: Ne me perdas illa die...

Monday, September 26, 2005

Twins

The brothers were remarkable.

They were both doctors.

They both refused to be paid for treating patients.

They were both zealous in their Christian faith.

They were both arrested and tortured.

They were both executed - just over 1,700 years ago.

They are included among the saints named in Eucharistic Prayer I.

Today the Church celebrates the memory of Saints Cosmas and Damian.