Blessed Ivan Merz
Layman (
1928 Anno Domini A.D.) Feast: 10 May
Saints Who Encourage Us to Pray 
"Bacon is waiting there to set me a trap! 
Those who think that fasting is just a little something do not really know what they are talking about." Born in Bosnia in 1896 A.D., Ivan Merz dreamed of teaching young people in his home country 
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Ivan 's university studies were interrupted by World War I, & he spent 2 years in the military 
. He found meaning in the painful experiences of war by turning more deeply to his Catholic faith 
, committing himself to fasting & making a private vow of perpetual chastity
After the war, Ivan returned to his studies, first in Vienna 
then in Paris 
& finally in Zagreb , Croatia He received a doctorate in philosophy 
but the love for the liturgy that marked his life appears in the title of his thesis: "The Influence of the Liturgy on French Authors."
As a professor of language & literature, Ivan was a model of dedication, caring for his students & conscientious in his duties. In private, he continued to study philosophy, theology, & magisterial documents 
Special love 
for young people marked Ivan Merz 's short life, & he was effective in leading them to prayer & fidelity to the Holy Father. He has been called the "pillar of the Church" in Croatia . Ivan died at the age of 31 & was beatified in A.D. 2003.
Heavenly Father, through the example of Blessed Ivan Merz , grant us the love of fasting 
, study 
, & the liturgy , that we may triumph over uncertain times 
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