Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Story of Saint Ubaldus (1085-1160)

Ubaldus born in 1085 in Gubio near Ancona, Italy Umbria and have become orphans. Then he raised directly by his uncle, a bishop who served in the Diocese Gubio. Not surprisingly, Ubaldus called to become priests. Since childhood he was preparing himself to be a good priest like his uncle.
Once ordained a priest, Father Ubaldus assigned a parish priest at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Gubio well as a member of the monastery Canonical Regulir. He appreciate his calling in ministry to the people. He was always love for silence and prayer.
When the priest was assigned to restore order Ubaldus the board of Canonical. This task is not an easy task. However, he was able to do so. For heavy duty, Father Ubaldus lot of asceticism and prayer. It involves God and believe in His power in this duty. He realizes that he is just a tool in the hands of God. With full awareness he shows that God is at work, not himself.
The life of prayer and tapanya make Father Ubaldus become a wise man in the act. He made accurate decisions to restore the council's Code of Canon. He succeeded in carrying out their duties.
Apparently God has a plan that can not be denied. Since young, Ubaldus want to live as a hermit and prayer. He was very happy with the activities. He was very fond of silence. However, he was appointed bishop in Gubio replace his uncle.
After receiving ordination as bishop, Bishop Ubaldus were fulfilling their duties. His experience gave him curb the council Canonical capital to carry out their duties. He believes that he is God's instrument.
Patience, wisdom and prayer can not be separated from self Mgr Ubaldus. He runs a job on this one with a happy heart. Once upon a time there was chaos in the city. Mgr Ubaldus bravely stood between two conflicting parties without regard to the threat of the sword and throw stones. He was able to relieve the great fights that occur.
Another event is when the city Gubio Devastated by Frederik Barbarosa. Mgr Ubaldus bravely met German soldiers and persuade the emperor not to proceed with his intention Gubio control of the city. That is proof of courage Bishop Gubio which realizes itself as a tool in the hands of God.
Duty as a bishop lived Ubaldus with full dedication. Based on submission to God's work for himself he became a bishop wise. This submission also indicated Mgr Ubaldus to accept the pain of diseases that undermine its body during the last few years of his life. He remained patient, steadfast and happy in his job. Powerful tool in the hands of the Lord is summoned to the Lord, on May 16, 1160 at Gubio. Bishop Ubaldus canonized as Saint Ubaldus in 1192 by Pope Celestinus III.

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