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John Gonzales de Castrillo was born at Sahagun, Leon Spain. He was educated by the Benedictine monks of Fagondez monastery there and when twenty, received a canonry from the bishop of Burgos, though he already had several benefices. He was ordained in 1445; concerned about the evil of pluralism, he resigned all his benefices except…
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Catholicism.org comment: This is very significant, if true. Let us pray that these baptized brothers and sisters of ours return to the unity of the Church! Note that the language — “unite with the Latin Church” — is a bit … Continue reading → The post Syriac Orthodox Church ‘ready to unite’ with Latin Church,…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said. “There is no cry that God does not hear, even when we are not aware we are addressing him,” the pope told thousands of people gathered under a hot sun in St. Peter’s Square…
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The hostess of “The Isabel Brown Show” discusses the shift towards Catholicism among young Americans. Notably, she speaks of the uptick in young people — especially young men — being drawn to the traditional Latin Mass. The post ‘Catholicism is Cool Again’: More Young Americans Turning Toward the Church appeared first on Catholicism.org.
In today’s fast-paced world, families often find themselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life—sports practices, work deadlines, school functions, homework, and the many events that we feel pressured to attend. In the midst of all this noise, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Every successful organization—from Fortune 500…
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What if the Holy Sacrifice of Mass was outlawed in the United States? We received a taste of that during the Covid mandates, when churches were closed, while abortion mills, casinos, and liquor stores remained open. June 9th, 1549, was Pentecost Sunday, the ancient feast that ended the fifty days of Easter. And on that…
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St. Barnabas was born in the first century in Cyprus to a Jewish family of the Levite tribe. Originally named Joseph, he later received the name “Barnabas,” meaning “son of encouragement,” from the apostles because of his generous and uplifting spirit. A prominent figure in the early Church, Barnabas sold his property to support the…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle Reading 1 Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 In those days a great number who believed turned to the Lord. The news about them reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go to Antioch. When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he…
All we know of Barnabas is to be found in the New Testament. A Jew, born in Cyprus and named Joseph, he sold his property, gave the proceeds to the Apostles, who gave him the name Barnabas, and lived in common with the earliest converts to Christianity in Jerusalem. He persuaded the community there to…
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