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Saints of the Month: February

and its approach was paved with the
marbles of the heathen temple. Thus every
worshipper of Jesus Christ trod the relics of
idolatry and superstition underfoot each
time he went to assist at the holy Mass. He
lived to see his diocese for the most part
clear of idolatry, and died in 420.

Reflection.—All superstitious searching
into secret things is forbidden by the First
Commandment equally with the worship of
any false god. Let us ask St. Porphyry for a
great zeal in keeping this commandment,
lest we be led away, as so many are, by a
curious and prying mind.

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