It is a familiar reflection of our saint, that by thecommunion we become of one flesh and of one body with Christ, to expressthe close union of our souls with him in this divine sacrament. Pope Sergius I. Hesays that prayers for the dead are thanksgivings for the good, apropitiation for the souls in purgatory, but {549} no relief to thedamned. The guards had drawn together five hundred Christians to hisexecution.
The temple was built of marble, supported withprecious pillars, and the walls on the inside were covered with platesof brass, silver, and gold. rifice was perfectly voluntary, she no sooner found herself atliberty, than of her own accord she leaped into the flames. He was poor amidst riches, because he knew no greaterpleasure than to strip himself for the relief of the distressed. Sadoth, by the king's orders, was separated from them, and sent into theprovince of the Huzites, where he was beheaded.
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