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St. Gerard Majella is the patron of expectant mothers. He was born in 1726 in Muro, Italy to a family of seven. Majella grew up in a poverty with a great respect for the poor. As he was just 12 when his father passed away, he was forced to grow up fast. Shortly after his…
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Have you heard of the events of July 1781 in Yuma, Arizona, involving Father Francisco Garcés and three other Franciscan missionaries who were killed by the Quechan Indians? It is an edifying, if tragic, story told in the National Catholic … Continue reading → The post Forgotten Sacrifice: The Untold Story of Father Francisco Garcés…
Some How-To Tips for Would-Be Spiritual Pyromaniacs There are many analogies that can be used to describe an apostle. An apostle can be likened to a farmer who sows the seeds of the Faith. Or a fisherman. A hunter. A … Continue reading → The post One Spark at a Time appeared first on Catholicism.org.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Halfway through the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis and synod participants prayed that God would “remove the divisions between Christians” so that they could proclaim the Gospel together. The pope presided over a candlelight vigil Oct. 11, the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council in 1962, and texts…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called again for “an immediate cease-fire on all fronts” in the Middle East, urging leaders to “pursue the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to achieve peace.” The pope made the appeal Oct. 13 after leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square. A year…
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The greatest evil is not now done in those sordid dens of crime that Dickens loved to paint…But it is conceived and ordered…by quiet men with white collars…who do not need to raise their voices. – C.S. Lewis, Preface to The Screwtape Letters It is as if he is speaking directly to us, warning us…
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St. Teresa of Avila, a 16th-century Carmelite nun, stands as a monumental figure in the Church’s history, revered for her profound mysticism and dedication to reform. In a time when the Carmelite order had strayed from its foundational fervor for Christ, Teresa discerned a critical need for change. The nuns had become complacent, their commitment…
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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 GAL 5:1-6 Brothers and sisters: For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. It is I, Paul, who am telling you that if you have yourselves circumcised,…
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Quotes Worth Contemplating for October, the Month of the Holy Rosary (Taken from The Whole Truth About Fatima by Frere Michel de la Sainte Trinite, Vol. I, pp. 296-301) We recall that on May 13, Lucy asked the apparition: “And … Continue reading → The post To Obtain These Graces During the Year appeared first…
Tom Paterson, in his book, “Living The Life You Were Meant To Live,” made a very interesting comment. God isn’t interested in us just making a living as He is in us “making a life.” Well said! I believe a good question we can ask is are we so consumed with making a living that…