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How can this man give us his flesh to eat? The Jews in the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel could not wrap their minds around the teaching of Jesus on the Eucharist. They heard His words loud and clear, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live…
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St. Monica, born in 331 AD in Tagaste (present-day Algeria), was a devout Christian known for her steadfast faith and her role as the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. Married to a non-Christian named Patricius, Monica faced numerous challenges in her domestic life, including marital difficulties and the moral shortcomings of her husband. Despite…
Since the Middle Ages, there has been particular emphasis placed on bringing Mary into the mission of redemptive suffering with the Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows. Traces of devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows were present throughout the Church’s first millennium, but it was not until seven noble men retreated to Monte Scenario near…
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In the past few weeks, three young moms I know have named their new babies Zelie, after the mother of St. Therese. Granted, one was a middle name, but this dear niece, a mom of seven, texted me with unbounded joy, “I finally got my Zelie!” She’s also the one who told me, “You gave…
St. Joseph Calasanz, born on September 11, 1557, in Peralta de la Sal, Spain, was a prominent educator and religious reformer. From a young age, Joseph displayed a deep commitment to the Church and a desire to serve others. He pursued studies in law and theology, eventually being ordained a priest in 1583. In the…
St. Louis IX, born on April 25, 1214, was the King of France from 1226 until his death in 1270. His reign is remembered for its emphasis on justice, piety, and reform. As a young king, Louis IX faced significant challenges, including conflicts with the nobility and the need to establish his authority over a…
St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break. This famous son of St….
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked Catholic legislators to be examples and witnesses of hope to young people who are bombarded with “messages of pessimism and cynicism.” “How important it is for them to see models of hope and idealism,” the pope told members of the International Catholic Legislators Network during an audience at…
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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Monica Reading 1 2 THES 2:1-3A, 14-17 We ask you, brothers and sisters, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our assembling with him, not to be shaken out of your minds suddenly, or to be alarmed either by a “spirit,” or by an oral…
Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo’s mother. She was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present-day Algeria. When she was very young, she was married off to the Roman pagan Patricius, who shared his mother’s violent temper. Patricius’ mother lived with the couple and the duo’s…
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