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St. Gudula's DaySt. Gudula (or Gudule) is the patron saint of Brussels, Belgium. According to legend, Satan was so envious of her piety and influence among the people that he often tried to extinguish her lantern as she returned from midnight mass. But as she prayed for help, an angel would re-light the candle. Her relics were moved to Brussels in 978. Since 1047 they have remained in the church of St. Michael, thereafter called the Cathedral of St. Gudula. Her feast day is observed with great solemnity in Brussels, particularly at the cathedral that bears her name. More...
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The mortals who are endowed with the virtue of humility are always protected by God and no one /nothing can threaten them even the evil...
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Arin Movses wrote:The mortals who are endowed with the virtue of humility are always protected by God and no one /nothing can threaten them even the evil... What a malicious plan by Satan, extinguishing a lantern..
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It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
Sanity is not statistical
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Great saying Exy.
"Now" is the eternal present.
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