dominican saints

Bl. Antony Fuster, C.O.P.

Bl. Peter Cerdan, C.O.P.

Bl. Blaise Avergne, C.O.P.

Feast Day  April 5th 

Among the virtuous souls whom our Saint led to the summit of perfection we may cite, in the first place, the companions and coadjutors of his apostolate. The principal were:
BL. ANTONY FUSTER, C.O.P.

Blessed Antony Fuster, of our Order. This man had a remarkable talent for appeasing enmities. St. Vincent having preached at Vich, in Catalonia, to a population torn by faction, left this Father there, who happily terminated the work begun by himself. Blessed Antony compelled the inhabitants of that town to renounce their projects of vengeance, and united in mutual affection those whom anger separated. Shortly after this general reconciliation he went to receive in heaven the reward of his apostolic labors.
 

BL. PETER CERDAN, C.O.P.

Blessed Peter Cerdan, also of the Order of Friar Preachers. When he joined the company of Saint Vincent Ferrer, he was simple and illiterate. But when his spiritual master died, St. Vincent Ferrer, he seemed to have inherited his eloquence. He preached with such talent and animation that he astonished all those who knew him. He died in 1422, in the city of Graus, in Catalonia. At the moment when he expired on his bed of vine-branches, his usual couch, the bells began to ring of themselves, and a heavenly light surrounded his sacred remains. His body was carefully kept, and several solemn translations of it took place. He was always honored with public worship in the church of his Order, and the cure of many sick persons is attributed to his intercession.

BL. BLASE AUVERGNE, C.O.P.

Blessed Blase of Auvergne, who generously renounced his rich patrimony to enter the Order of Friar Preachers. He made great progress in virtue under the guidance of Saint Vincent Ferrer. God even favored him with great miracles. He died after the canonization of his master. His relics were preserved in the Convent of Sisteron, in Provence, where the worship of the saints has always been rendered to him.

Prayers/Commemorations

First Vespers:

Ant. Strengthen by holy intercession, O N., confessor of the Lord, those here present, have we who are burdened with the weight of our offenses may be relieved by the glory of thy blessedness, and may by thy guidance attain eternal rewards.

V. Pray for us, Blessed N.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Lauds:

Ant. Well done, good and faithful servant, because Thou hast been faithful in a few things, I will set thee over many, sayeth the Lord.

V. The just man shall blossom like the lily.
R. And shall flourish forever before the Lord.

Second Vespers:

Ant. I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock..

V. Pray for us, Blessed N.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer:

Let us Pray: O God, who didst enable Blessed N., Thy Confessor, to preach the gospel of peace by word and deed, make us, we beseech Thee through his intercession, to receive Thy law with a perfect heart and fulfill it by holy deeds. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.