Rom 8:28-39
Mt 13:36-43

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St. George Maronite Catholic Church
 

ST. SHARBEL
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St. Sharbel

Sharbel Makhlouf was born in Lebanon on the Plain of Kafra in the year 1828. He entered the Congregation of Lebanese Monks and for sixteen years lived at Annaza. Eventually he chose to live the solitary life of a a hermit. After twenty-five years as a hermit he died in the year 1898. After his death his body continuously sweated perspiration and blood. Numerous miracles have been attributed to Sharbel and he was accordingly beatified at the end of the Second Vatican Council, on December 5, 1965 and was canonized on October 9, 1977. Sharbel was conspicuous for his humility, works of penance, love of silent work and constant prayer.

May St. Sharbel's prayers be with us. Amen.

 


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