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Wolfgang (d. 994) + Bishop and reformer. Born in Swabia, Germany, he studied at Reichenau under the Benedictines and at Wurzburg before serving as a teacher in the cathedral school of Trier. He soon entered the Benedictines at Einsiedeln (964) and was appointed head of the monastery school, receiving ordination in 971. He then set…
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(LifeSiteNews) — The Vatican has unveiled an official animated mascot for the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025 in an apparent attempt to appeal to more young people. Revealed at a press conference Monday, the mascot is a female pilgrim named Luce (light) who … Continue reading → The post Hope Does Not Disappoint, but ‘Luce’ Does appeared first…
I am sure you have all heard by now how the secular forces in our country are attacking the true meaning of Christmas. These secular forces are trying to literally replace the term “merry Christmas” with “happy holidays.” They are trying too re-name our traditional Christmas tree as the “holiday tree.” They are trying to…
WASHINGTON – “Joy and enthusiasm were palpable as thousands of seminarians, religious, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals processed witnessing to the world that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, affirming their own vocations. There were people in tears who embraced each other as they experienced this historic moment in the life of our church in…
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If you have the important responsibility of determining what schooling situation is best for your children, then please take your time and make an informed decision based on as much research as you can handle. There are quite a few options these days, which is all the more a good reason for parents to take…
One of the unfortunate realities of “Catholic movies” crossing the Rubicon and making it onto America’s big screens is the temporality of its moment. The pattern so often unfolds like this: A few big-hearted folks, who cherish a movie’s message and inspirational storyline, start a grassroots movement that convinces a theater manager to “allow them”…
Truthful words echo through time and eternity. “Mr. Gorbachev—tear down this wall!” President Reagan spoke to the President of the Soviet Union, a communist superpower. Reagan called him to freedom, out of the status quo of tyranny and oppression. He declared these words in 1987 at the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall—and they still…
Reading 1 Eph 6:1-9 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.Honor your father and mother.This is the first commandment with a promise,that it may go well with youand that you may have a long life on earth.Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,but bring them up with the training and…
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St. Alphonsus Rodriguez was born in 1532 in Segovia, Spain. He grew up in a pious family and initially pursued a career as a merchant. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he faced personal tragedies, including the deaths of his wife and children. Overwhelmed with grief, he sought solace in prayer and discerned…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Highlighting progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church. “The commission’s work — including this report — is and always has been…
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