Today is the day to celebrate St Zita and its the first I have heard about her.
St. Zita
St. Zita was born into a poor but holy Christian family. Her older sister became a Cistercian nun and her uncle Graziano was a hermit whom the local people regarded as a saint. Zita herself always tried to do God's will obediently whenever it was pointed out to her by her mother. At the age of twelve Zita became a housekeeper in the house of a rich weaver in Lucca, Italy, eight miles from her home at Monte Sagrati. As things turned out, she stayed with that family for the last forty-eight years of her life. She found time every day to attend Mass and to recite many prayers, as well as to carry out her household duties so perfectly that the other servants were jealous of her. Indeed, her work was part of her religion! She use to say: "a servant is not holy if she is not busy; lazy people of our position is fake holiness." At first, her employers were upset by her generous gifts of food to the poor, but in time, they were completely won over by her patience and goodness and she became a very close friend. St. Zita was given a free reign over her working schedule and busied herself with visits to the sick and those in prison. Word spread rapidly in Lucca of her good deeds and the heavenly visions that appeared to her. She was sought out by the important people, and at her death in 1278 the people acclaimed her as a saint. She is the patroness of domestic workers. Her feast day is April 27.
Reading of Saint Zeta has brought tears to my eyes. Not crocodile tears, but real ones. She ought to be an inspiration to me and my sister when coming next should see how clean and tidy this humble abode is!
Good day to you my brothers and sisters. Blessings, love and peace to you and all beings.
Now for my latest art. This painting done with acrylic and ink on paper is entitled, Awakened.
peace and love to you all today know that you are loved.
Your brother Peter. ps pass this on.
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