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Saint Ambrose of Milan, whose feast is today, wrote some very fine hymns. So fine were they that, though few, they earned for him the title, “Father of Latin Hymnody.” One of those magnificent works, it turns out, is an … Continue reading → The post Beautiful Advent Hymn by Saint Ambrose, ‘Veni Redemptor Gentium,’…
In the account of St Amatus of Remiremont it is related how he brought about the conversion to God of a Merovingian nobleman named Romaric, who became a monk at Luxeuil; and how they afterwards went together to the estate of Romaric at Habendum in the Vosges, and established the monastery which was later known…
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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church Reading 1 Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Thus says the Lord GOD,the Holy One of Israel:O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem,no more will you weep;He will be gracious to you when you cry out,as soon as he hears he will answer you.The…
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Story of St. Ambrose’s Life: St. Ambrose was born around 340 AD in Trier, Germany, into a Roman Christian family. Raised in privilege, Ambrose received an excellent education in literature, law, and rhetoric, preparing him for a career in government. He became governor of the region around Milan, known for his fair and competent leadership….
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Anyone interested in Catholic Church can now see a detailed, interactive breakdown of the body that will elect the next pope. The Vatican launched a “dashboard” for the College of Cardinals Dec. 5, allowing users of the web page to see a comprehensive list of the church’s cardinals and sort them…
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As is so often the case, the Christians are caught in the crossfire of this Jewish-Muslim conflict. While Hezbollah are fighting the Israelis because of the atrocities in Gaza — the scope of which is ignored by the author of … Continue reading → The post Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Historic Christian Village in South Lebanon Destroyed…
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Marga Prohens, the President of the Balearic Islands, met with Pope Francis yesterday at the Vatican and asked him to visit the island of Mallorca to venerate the Jesuit lay brother to whom he is devoted, Saint Alonso (or Alphonsus) … Continue reading → The post President of the Balearic Islands Meets with Pope Francis,…
Foundress of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. She was born at Albisola Marina, Liguria, Italy, in 1811, and was baptized Benedetta. At sixteen she became a Franciscan tertiary, and in 1837, she and three companions, Pauline Barla, Angela, and Domenica Pessio, found a community in Savona. The congregation was devoted to charitable works,…
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Reading 1 IS 29:17-24 Thus says the Lord GOD:But a very little while,and Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard,and the orchard be regarded as a forest!On that day the deaf shall hearthe words of a book;And out of gloom and darkness,the eyes of the blind shall see.The lowly will ever find joy in the…
For every human being, death is a certainty. It looms on the horizon of our lives, often unspoken but ever-present, shaping our decisions, fears, and ambitions. But there is one person in history for whom death was not merely an inevitability but a destiny—indeed, the very purpose of His birth. Jesus Christ, uniquely among all…