The Influence of Piety August/Peregrinatio 11 August 2010 The holy man was reverenced with so great gratitude that where he remained for a time in a house, all hearts were resolved to practice the faith more strictly. - The Monk Jonas, Life of St. Columban (Italian, 7th century) And there…
The Might of Virtue August/Peregrinatio 10 August 2010 Modesty and moderation, meekness and mildness adorned them all in equal measure. The evils of sloth and dissension were banished. Pride and haughtiness were expiated by severe punishments. Scorn and envy were driven out by faithful diligence. So great was the might…