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St. John Joseph of the Cross was born about the middle of the seventeenth century in the beautiful island of Ischia, near Naples. From his childhood he was the model of virtue, and in his sixteenth year he entered the Franciscan Order of the Strictest Observance, or Reform of St. Peter of Alcantara. Such was…
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At the end of one of my talks to a lay group on heroic charity and sanctity, one of the attendees said to me, “You know, Father, I just cannot practice such selfless charity. Jesus can do so because He is God, but I am only human.” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard…
This year, Lent begins in March. Twelve years ago, however, Ash Wednesday landed on February 13th. I remember this date because of what unfolded two days before. February 11th, 2013, is a date that held great significance for the Church and for me personally. At that time, I was a homeschooling mom, and I served…
Casimir grew up in a world where his life was not his own. As a prince of Poland, the second son of King Casimir IV and Elizabeth of Austria, his life was scheduled to cement his father’s authority and increase Poland’s power. Casimir realized from an early age that his life belonged to someone else,…
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St. Katharine Drexel is the second American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church. This amazing woman was an heiress to a large bequest who became a religious sister and a brilliant educator. Katherine was born in Philadelphia on November 26, 1858, the second child of a prominent and wealthy banker, Francis Anthony Drexel…
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Reading 1 Sirach 35:1-12 To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise. To refrain from evil pleases the LORD, and to avoid injustice is an atonement….
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” March 3 but remained alert, the Vatican said, giving cause for concern after two days in which his condition was described as “stable.” The episodes of respiratory distress were “caused by significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and subsequent bronchospasm,” the Vatican said…
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WASHINGTON – Courageous negotiations require boldness to open the door for dialogue, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, echoing the words of Pope Francis. Archbishop Broglio’s reflection for Lent follows: “As we begin the holy Season of Lent, a time of prayer, penance, and charity, we join our…
“In fact, from the very beginning it was designed to be an instrument of population control.” (Steven Mosher/LifeSiteNews) — The closure of a corrupt government agency is always cause for celebration. Not that it happens very often. As President Ronald … Continue reading → The post Trump’s USAID shutdown is a win for America and…
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