On Obedience

When the Diocese needed a place for the Bishop's palace, they chose the hospital the Zatti founded.  He cant help it but just to let the tears roll down his face.

Why? Because he can't do anything?

- That is partly true.

But why?

Because I believed that he loved the hospital and recognized the help it has given him and the community. 

While it is hard to let go, we must

God assures us: I HAVE BETTER PLANS FOR YOU

"Don't cry because it's over, 

smile because it happened"

Blessed Artemide Zatti,

PRAY FOR US

Economer

Oftentimes, our dear blessed pass through his hands big amounts of money but never held them long. He either will give it to someone who is in need or to pay a fraction of his huge debt for the hospital.

In the seminary, we are encouraged to save on electricity, water, food so as to make our selves ONE WITH THE POOR. 

Sometimes we fail to because we know that somebody is paying our electricity, water and stuffs which is very wrong. 

I learned to appreciate the little we have and use it properly.

NO GRUMBLING

and

I will be CONTENTED 

Family

From the very first accounts of his life, Zatti became so close with his family that he writes them letters frequently. Though he loved them very much and doesn't want to be separated from them, they did not become an obstacle to pursue his vocation.

Me in turn is also close to my family.
I love my family very much.

How?

I call them every sunday

Talk about many things

Only One thing -- I cant give them up yet

To the rescue!

Once Bl. Zatti was called one rainy night for an emergency. There was a woman who was suffering greatly who needed his help. Even though it is rest time, he did not hesitate to go. When he arrived, he was greeted with embrace by the woman's sons and daughters.

Bl. Zatti approach her bed and gave her medications and instruction. After this, the husband gave him a considerable small amount for a consultation and emergency fee but what Zatti did was to not accept what the man was giving but instead get the little money he had in his pocket and gave it to the man to help in the medication

Bl. Zatti made me learn that

In life, there should be no preferences. If I'm to serve, I should not choose whom to serve but serve those who will be sent by God.

And second: to treat everyone like Jesus. Just like what Mother Teresa of Calcutta said: " I see Jesus in their eyes"  May I too see Jesus

A Son of Don Bosco

I was asked- " What is the biggest difference I see in Bl. Zatti compared to my own pursuit of my vocation"

Perhaps it would be best to answer not the difference but our similarities.

When Zatti was a young seminarian, he had tuberculosis that required him to be exempted to various activities and be sent to other places for treatment. I similarly am experiencing an illness that would require me in the strictest way to be exempted. but I chose not to because I know that I can conduct my self and my actions. This also is leading me to offer sacrifices to the Lord, and to unite my sufferings with his.

Childhood and the trip to Argentina

The Zatti Residence

What lessons did I have upon reading the childhood of Bl. Zatti?

I learned mostly that Zatti is not that especial and out of reach Holy man. He is as simple as anyone else, as simple as me.

                1^st Lesson: That like him, I too can become a Saint

Father Cavalli saw in this child the vocation for priesthood and Zatti’s parents allowed him to enter the seminary

                2^nd Lesson: That I am blessed to have my parents- for allowing me to enter the seminary and try to follow the will of God.

Zatti’s family has it’s deep roots in the Catholic faith. The steeple of the church meant a lot to them.

                3^rd Lesson: That I belong to a community which means a lot to me

The Family of Bl. Zatti

Zatti as a young man