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Abbot and miracle worker, called “the Wise.” Born in Capua, Italy, he became a monk in Monte Cassino and was called to the attention of a Princess Aloara of the region. When she built a new convent in Capua, Alder became the director of the religious in the established house. He performed many miracles in…
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ROME (CNS) — Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital March 23. With a very weak voice, Pope Francis thanked the crowd, waving his hands and giving a thumbs up. He…
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St. Turibius of Mogrovejo was born in 1538 in Spain. A brilliant scholar and professor of law, he was unexpectedly appointed Archbishop of Lima, Peru, despite being a layman at the time. After ordination, he traveled to the New World, where he tirelessly worked to evangelize and protect the indigenous people. He learned native languages,…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will return to his residence in the Vatican March 23 after spending 38 days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for treatment of double pneumonia, his doctors announced. The pope was to be discharged “in a stable clinical condition, with a prescription to partially continue drug therapy and of a convalescence…
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Bishop and defender of the rights of the native Indians in Peru, Born in Mayorga, Spain, he studied law and became a lawyer and then professor at Salamanca, receiving appointment-despite being a layman-as chief judge of the court of Inquisition at Granada under King Philip II of Spain. The king subsequently appointed him in 1580…
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St. Nicholas of Flue was born in 1417 in Switzerland. A devoted husband and father of ten, he lived a successful life as a farmer, soldier, and respected civic leader. However, despite his worldly success, he felt a deep spiritual calling. At the age of 50, with the blessing of his wife and children, he…
Reading 1 Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, That dwells apart in a woodland, in the midst of Carmel. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old; As in the days when you came from the land of Egypt, show us wonderful…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis continues to show small signs of improvement and spends his days following through on all his therapies, doing some light work and praying, according to the Vatican press office. “His medical condition remains stable with some small improvements” regarding his mobility and breathing capacity, it said in an evening…
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A letter which St. Jerome wrote to St. Marcella provides the only information we have about St. Lea, a devout fourth century widow. Upon the death of her husband, she retired to a Roman monastery and ultimately became its Superior. Since his correspondence was acquainted with the details of St. Lea’s life, St. Jerome omitted…
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