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Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Welcome to the new
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We hope that you will visit often to keep updated as to all the news and events occurring at your Library.

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AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I love this new blog for the SHU Library! I think it will prove very helpful to your patrons--both faculty and students! I have always wanted to start a blog, and this gives me more inspiration...
Great job!
Anne Hooghart
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SAINT OF THE DAY

St. Stephen of Mar Saba
(d. 794)

A "do not disturb" sign helped today's saint find holiness and peace.

Stephen of Mar Saba was the nephew of St. John Damascene, who introduced the young boy to monastic life beginning at age 10. When he reached 24, Stephen served the community in a variety of ways, including guest master. After some time he asked permission to live a hermit's life. The answer from the abbot was yes and no: Stephen could follow his preferred lifestyle during the week, but on weekends he was to offer his skills as a counselor. Stephen placed a note on the door of his cell: "Forgive me, Fathers, in the name of the Lord, but please do not disturb me except on Saturdays and Sundays."

Despite his calling to prayer and quiet, Stephen displayed uncanny skills with people and was a valued spiritual guide.

His biographer and disciple wrote about Stephen: "Whatever help, spiritual or material, he was asked to give, he gave. He received and honored all with the same kindness. He possessed nothing and lacked nothing. In total poverty he possessed all things."

Stephen died in 794.

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