Charles of Mount Argus

thumb|Charles of Mount Argus in 1851 Charles of Mount Argus (11 December 1821 - 5 January 1893), was a Dutch Passionist priest who served in 19th-century Ireland. He gained a reputation for his compassion for the sick and those in need of guidance. His reputation for healings and miracles was so great at the time that a reference is made to him in the famous novel Ulysses by James Joyce. He has been canonized by the Catholic Church. His feast day is 5 January. Quotes about In padre Carlo di sant'Andrea, un altro sacerdote della Congregazione passionista, troviamo un fulgido esempio della potenza divina che opera per consolare, riconciliare e guarire il suo popolo attraverso il ministero dei suoi fedeli servitori. Il ministero sacerdotale del beato Carlo si svolse nel continuo servizio agli altri. La sua vita è caratterizzata dalla umile ed esemplare dedizione al servizio, che determina la vera grandezza di un discepolo. In Father Charles of St. Andrew, another priest of the Passionist Congregation, we find a shining example of the divine power that works to console, reconcile, and heal its people through the ministry of its faithful servants. Blessed Charles's priestly ministry was carried out in continuous service to others. His life is characterized by humble and exemplary dedication to service, which determines the true greatness of a disciple. Pope John Paul II, Tre nuovi beati nel X anniversario dell'elezione al pontificato, 16 October 1988, Rome. "L'amore di Dio è stato riversato nei nostri cuori dallo Spirito Santo che ci è stato dato". In verità, nel caso del sacerdote passionista, Karel van Sint Andries Houben, osserviamo come quell'amore sia stato profuso in una vita totalmente dedicata alla cura delle anime. Nel corso dei numerosi anni di ministero sacerdotale in Inghilterra e Irlanda, il popolo si recò da lui alla ricerca di consigli saggi, della sua sollecitudine compassionevole e del suo tocco taumaturgico. Nella malattia e nella sofferenza egli riconobbe il volto di Cristo crocifisso, alla cui devozione aveva dedicato la sua intera vita. Attinse in abbondanza dai torrenti di acqua viva sgorgante dal fianco del Trafitto, e con la forza dello Spirito rese testimonianza di fronte al mondo dell'amore del Padre. "God's love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." Indeed, in the case of the Passionist priest, Karel van Sint Andries Houben, we observe how that love was lavished in a life totally dedicated to the care of souls. During the many years of priestly ministry in England and Ireland, the people came to him seeking wise counsel, his compassionate solicitude, and his thaumaturgical touch. In sickness and suffering he recognized the face of the crucified Christ, to whose devotion he had devoted his entire life. He drew abundantly from the torrents of living water flowing from the side of the Pierced One, and with the strength of the Spirit bore witness before the world of the Father's love. Pope Benedict XVI, Papal Chapel for the Canonization of Blessed George Preca, Szymon of Lipnica, Karel van Sint Andries Houben, Marie Eugénie de Jésus Milleret, 3 June 2007, Rome. External links Category:1821 births Category:1893 deaths Category:Roman Catholic priests Category:Missionaries Category:Catholics from the Netherlands Category:Catholic saints