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New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 7, 18 February 1925, Page 3

St. Peter- Damian, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor. St. Peter was born at Ravenna, in the north of Italy, about 988. After a month of, hardship, he entered a Benedictine monastery at the foot of the Apennines, where for many years he led a life of austerity, prayer, and study. His great piety and learning having brought him under the notice of his ecclesiastical superiors, he was employed by more than one Pope in important affairs, and displayed great zeal and prudence. In 1057 he was created Cardinal and Bishop of Ostia, but, five years later, he succeeded in obtaining permission to resign his bishopric and return to his monastery. His death occurred in 1072. GRAINS OF GOLD VISITS TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Leaving the , busy street, What solace and joy to come And spend, a moment with God, Alone at His altar home! To talk to the Sacred Heart, ■ And tell Him of all our-fears, And ask Him for guidance now, To-day, and through all the years. Moments alone with God Bring strength' to the weary soul, And courage to keep it true, In its path to the final goal. To talk as a friend to Friend — ! A Friend that is, Oh! so true; To ask for advice and aid In the things which you hope to do. To offer Him all your thoughts, Your labors of every day, And ask Him to bless your toil, To thank Him, and go your way. Just for a moment or two To: visit the Lord, and find . Joy for the lonely soul, And peace for the troubled mind. Moments alone with God Lamps on the lonely way!— Moments alone with God — The gold of the passing day! Irish Messenger.