Saved from Suicide -- A most unhappy family lived in one of the small villages of Portugal.
The husband, not content on coming home at night and calling his wife bad names, used to beat her, kick her, and even threaten to turn her out of doors.
The cause of such conduct can be easily guessed; he used to stay out late at night and frequented bad company.
The poor woman, at last despairing of her husband turning over a new leaf, determined to destroy herself.
One night, after her husband had gone to his usual haunts, just as she was fetching the rope which was to put an end to her misery in this world, she heard a knock at the door.
On opening it, two Franciscan Fathers humbly asked if she could give them a night's lodging, saying: We have come a great distance, and are called Francis and Anthony.
On hearing these words, the poor woman exclaimed: Oh, what beautiful names They are the names of two saints I love very dearly.
Do, pray, come in, reverend Fathers; you are indeed welcome.
She at once set about getting every- thing ready, so as to make them as comfortable as possible.
While listening to their conversation about heavenly things at supper, all thoughts of despair and suicide vanished, a feeling of peace and gratitude stole over her heart, making her thank God for having sent her such guests.
As soon as the strangers seemed to be preparing to retire to rest, she withdrew to a little room, and there, falling on her knees, humbly implored God's forgiveness, promising Him, in the future, never to yield to despair, being certain that He who is constantly watching over those who place their whole trust in Him, never permits anything to happen to them but for their greater good.
While still on her knees, she heard her husband enter the house.
But oh, how changed Instead of beginning to curse and swear at her, as soon as he saw her, he fell at her feet, his face bathed in tears, and humbly entreated forgiveness.
What could have changed him so? It was soon explai.
| Saying | We have come a great distance and are called |
|---|---|
| On hearing these words, the poor woman exclaimed | Oh what beautiful names |
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