ST. AMBROSE OF MILAN

PATRON SAINT OF: Bee keepers, bees, candlemakers, chandlers, domestic animals, French Commissariat, learning, Milan Italy, schoolchildren, students, wax melters, wax refiners.

GUIDANCE: Born in Germany, sent to Rome after his father's death and eventually became a lawyer. He was famous for his rhetoric and learning. The origin of his patronage to chandlers (candlemakers) is unclear, but it may have to do with the fact that a halo or bright light was seen around him by his scribe when he was writing a commentary on the 43rd Psalm. His scribe described his face as "white as snow."

He was also known for his writings and teachings in philosophy and theology, as a defender of Faith. He also wrote many hymns, homilies, poems and Biblical commentaries.

FEAST DAY: December 7

SAMPLE AFFIRMATIONS: My ability to learn runs at lightening speed . . . I absorb knowledge like a sponge . . . I co-Create Light with God's Divine Hand.

SAMPLE PRAYER: Father, through your Divine Grace, St. Ambrose became a great teacher and example of learning, so much that he glowed like a candle. Through the example of his Faith in you, I ask you to direct me to my greatness that reflects in your Divine Plan for me.

Through Jesus Christ's Precious, Pure and Holy name I pray. - Amen

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