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Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo’s mother. She was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present-day Algeria. When she was very young, she was married off to the Roman pagan Patricius, who shared his mother’s violent temper. Patricius’ mother lived with the couple and the duo’s…
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Discover the role of Mary, Help of Christians as Defender of the Faith in the Catholic tradition. Explore her significance and impact on believers. Is Mary, Help of Christians truly the Defender of the Faith? Let’s explore aspects of this title and gain a deeper understanding of Mary’s role in the Catholic faith. The Significance…
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When it comes to Christian dating, interracial single individuals would benefit from exploring two different types of Christian dating websites and services. First and foremost, not only are there general dating sites where everyone who is a Christian can rightly participate, but also there are interracial single Christian dating sites as well, providing another unique…
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Discover the history and significance of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, the revered icon known as the Defender of the City. Explore miraculous powers, healings, symbols, and devotion associated with this iconic figure. Our Lady Of The Gate Of Dawn: Defender Of The City Have you ever heard of Our Lady of the…
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St. Louis, King of France, patron of Tertiaries, was the ninth of his name. He was born at Poissy, France, in 1214. His father was Louis VIII, and his mother was Blanche, daughter of Alfonso VIII of Castille, surnamed the Conqueror. At the age of twelve he lost his father, and his mother became regent…
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Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Born in Catalonia, Spain, she overcame many difficulties in her youth and eventually became a teacher at Lerida. Desirous to enter the religious life, she failed to win entry into the convent at the advice of her spiritual director, decided to launch her own congregation. On January…
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Reading 1 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the Church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Christians spend time with Jesus in adoration or receive him in the Eucharist, they cannot help but spread his love with others, Pope Francis said. “When you have met Christ in adoration, when you have touched him and received him in the Eucharistic celebration, you can no longer keep him…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Please, let no Christian church be abolished directly or indirectly: the churches are not to be touched,” Pope Francis said about a Ukrainian law banning the Russian Orthodox Church, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Aug. 24, Ukrainian independence day. “I continue to follow with sorrow the fighting in Ukraine and the…
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Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:1-5, Gospel: Matthew 23:13-22