Last Will and Testament

This time of year finds a number of anniversaries in the life of St. Marcellin on the calendar.   His birthday was May 20, 1789, his baptism, the next day.  On May 18, 1840, Br. Francois read his "Spiritual Testament" to the brothers gathered in the community room at the Hermitage.  On May 29, 1955, he was beatified; on June 4, 1840, he received the Eucharist for the last time, and died on June 6th.  We continue to find inspiration in his life and this particular passage from the Spiritual Testament:  I beg of you, my brothers, with all the affection of my soul, and all the love you have for me, do all you can to ensure that charity is always maintained among you.  Love one another as Jesus Christ has loved you.  Be of one heart and on mind.  May it be said of the Little Brothers of Mary, as of the first Christians:  "See how they love one another."  this is the most ardent desire of my heart at this, the last moment of my life.  Yes, my very dear brothers, listen to the words of your Father, they are the words of our loving savior:  "Love on another."
Bro. Rene