Saint Justus of Lyon, Bishop
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Known for his meekness and wisdom, Bishop Justus led Lyon with great devotion and participated in many important church councils.
However, a tragic incident pushed Justus to resign. In the city streets, an insane man killed several people, and then fled into a church for sanctuary. Justus had a choice: to grant the man sanctuary in the church until the authorities arrived or to release the man to the whims of the mob and the magistrates.
A misguided advisor convinced Justus to release the murderer, and he was immediately killed by the mob outside. Racked with guilt, Justus resigned and became a hermit to better serve God.
Saint Justus of Lyon, pray for us!
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Prayer
Thanks be to thee, my Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the benefits thou hast given me,
for all the pains and insults thou hast borne for me.
O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother,
may I know thee more clearly,
love thee more dearly,
and follow thee more nearly, day by day.
Amen.
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