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by Anatole France

OUR LADYS JUGGLER


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Anatole France was a French poet,journalist, and novelist. He wasborn in Paris, and died in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire. He was asuccessful novelist, with several

best-sellers.

Born: April 16, 1844, Paris, France

Died: October 12, 1924, Tours,France

Full name: Franois-AnatoleThibault

Education: Collge Stanislas deParis


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DIFFICULT

Minstrel- a medieval singer or musician,

especially one who sang or recited lyric or

heroic poetry to a musical accompaniment forthe nobility.

Ex. They listened to the minstrelssinging

songs of knightly prowess.


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Discernment- the ability to judge

well.

Ex. Spiritual discernmentis the skill

of separating divine truth from

error.


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Cult- a system of religious veneration and

devotion directed towards a particular figure

or object.

Ex. People are dying to see the cultof St. Olaf.

Prudence - the quality of being prudent;

cautiousness.

Ex. In such instances there is a need to

exercise prudencein preparation of the

financial statements.


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Lament- to feel loss, sorrow or regret, often

expressed in a physical wayEx. His amiable disposition acquired him a large

circle of friends, who deeply lamenthis death.

Sacrilege- desecration or violation of something

that is held sacred

Ex. Making a mocking picture of Jesus is anexample of something that would be described

as a sacrilege.


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MODERATE

Murmur- a soft and often indistinct sound orwhisper

Ex. Suddenly we heard the murmurof goose song to

our right.

Pewter- a grey alloy of tin with copper and

antimony (formerly, tin and lead).

Ex. These lockets are made of gold, silver, or pewter.


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Prowess - courage or skill

Ex. He comes from a strong extended family

background of sporting prowessat various

levels.

Monastic- characteristic of monks or nuns or

their way of life; ascetic, austere, etc.

Ex. Ours was an entirely masculine,

almost monasticsociety.


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Merit- an excellent achievement, honor, value or quality

that is deserving of approval

Ex. We are studying about composers of outstanding merit.

Halo- a ring of light that encircles something bright, or a

ring of light over the head of an angel or other spiritual

being, or a feeling of glory or reverence that surrounds a

person or thing

Ex. Hes so kind that I every time I look at him, I see a halo.


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Descend - to go downward, to become

lower in pitch, reaching an undesirablestate or can refer to a surprise attack or

unwelcome visit

Ex. Elephant seals descendon California

beaches for breeding season.


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This is a story about a poor jugglernamed Barnabas who became a monkwho lived a life of simplicity and faith tothe Lord.


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He doesn't have apermanent home, he

traveled from city to

city performing what he

does best, juggling.


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However, it had beenhard for him to make

enough money for his

own living. Besides, hewas unable to work as

much as he wants to.


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One time, he went to church and a monk saw

him. He was asked why he was wearing thatkind of clothing. He told the monk that he wants

to live like him. He wants to give praise to God

and that he would gladly give up what he's doing

just to be in the monastery. The monk was

touched and helped Barnabas to get in. And

Barnabas became a monk.


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He assured Barnabas that he wouldenter the said monastery. Then, the

feast came when each and every

brother would offer something thatinvolves ones talents and skills that

God has given them.


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The monks expressed their love to Mother Mary

through writing books, carving statues,

composing hymns and writings, and creating

beautiful paintings. Secretly, Barnabasperformed at his best in front of Marys statue.


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The Prior, together withtwo of the oldest

brothers, saw thisincident. They accusedhim of sacrilege anddecided to remove him

from the chapel whenthey saw Marydescending from thealtar. She wiped the

sweat from the jugglersforehead and the threemonks bowed down tothe floor.


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QUESTIONS

1. What is Barbaras characteristic that makes him

different from other jugglers or street performers?

2. Aside from being a juggler, what else did Barnabas

want to be?

3. When Barnabas become a monk, what made him so

depressed?

4. What did Barnabas do for the honor of the Holy Virgin?


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