28th February - Sant Ruelin

Ruelin (aka Rivelen/Rivelin) immigrated to Brittany from (Greater) Britain around the year 540 C.E. He was a disciple of Tugdal (aka Tudwal/Tudal (30th November), whom he succeeded as Bishop of Tréguier. The priests of Tugdal's chapter would have preferred Pergat, the canon and arch-priest, but a synod was held at Lexobie, which Tugdal attended. Pergat withdrew his claim, ending his days in penance at Pouldouran, and Ruelin was duly appointed. Ruelin also built a hermitage, later transformed into a monastery, at Moustoir, in the parish of Châteauneuf-du-Faou, Finistere.

The Beatitudes

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain;

and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people revile you

and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.

Matthew 5.1-12