November 9: Saint Mathurin
Here is a saint, that must have always enjoyed a good joke, for he is the patron saint of jokers and those who are employed to amuse the public.
His father was employed in the persecution and martyring of Christians. Despite this Polycarp baptized him secretly at age twelve. From that day he observed his duty in piety, by praying for the conversion of his mother and father. His prayer was rewarded by the eventual conversion of both. Let us learn that we have a duty to pray for our parents, especially when they do not live the Catholic way of life.
He was notable for driving out demons and calming the possessed. For this reason he is also invoked in cases of insanity, epilepsy and fer, because many time all three are a result of the influence of Satan. Many of the mental problems we see today are due to satanic influence!
PRAYER: Saint Mathurin help all to become free from the influence of the devil, which is driving them crazy. Amen.
