During the French Revolution in 1789, all monastic vows were suspended, and in 1790 it was decreed that these vows were not recognized by the law. All monastic goods were inventoried at Compiegne by a former monk. The nuns of the Carmel of Compiegne consisted of 15 choir members, 3 lay sisters. Two nuns were golden jubilations and one was ready to be professed. They rejected the opportunity to go out into the new world of enlightenment. They received state pensions at first based on their monastic property. In September 1792, they were obliged to live as private citizens and put out of their convent. They continued to follow their Rule in groups of four. They were arrested and imprisoned because of renouncing the oath of allegiance to the new constitution and continuance of their monastic life. They suffered indignities and brutalities on their transfer to Paris and were led before the revolutionary tribunal. They went to the place of execution singing “Salve Regina” and “Veni Creator” which astonished the crowd to silence. They renewed their baptismal vows and religious profession as they individually went forth to give their life for their Divine Bridegroom. They kept singing “Praise the Lord” all you natons” until all were beheaded.
FEAST DAY: July 17
SAINT BOOKS
Responsorial Psalm
From heaven the Lord looks down on the earth.
QUIZ
Yesterday’s Answer-
(c) assumed
Today’s Question-
What mystery is about God’s Son assuming a human nature?
(a) Assumption (b) Incarnation (c) Immaculate Conception
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