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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. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and is traditionally identified with Nathanael, who is introduced in the Gospel of John. Bartholomew was from Cana in Galilee. According to the Gospel of John, he was…
And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” (Jn 1:51) Let’s picture this scene. Nathaniel has just been blown away by Jesus’ declaration that He “saw” him under the fig tree. Scripture does not…
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For most Catholics, the name “St. Monica,” brings to mind the image of a holy and pious woman, most notable for her faithful, steadfast prayer that brought about the conversion of St. Augustine. Indeed, this image would be accurate, but there is so much more to learn from her life and put into practice in…
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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. 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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