Monthly Archives: April 2017

Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Mother – Preparing Ourselves for Holy Week

Posted on April 9, 2017 by mikatsa6

Our Lady of Sorrows, surrounded by her seven dolours: the Prophesy of Simeon, the Flight into Egypt, the Three Day’s Loss of Jesus, the Meeting with Jesus on the Way of the Cross, the Crucifixion of Jesus, the Body of … Continue reading →

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Saint Henry Walpole – April 7

Posted on April 8, 2017 by mikatsa6

Sometimes, regardless of our best laid plans, something happens to us in our lives that changes everything…that is precisely what happened to Henry Walpole… Henry was born in 1558, in Docking Norfolk to wealthy parents. He was educated at the … Continue reading →

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Saint Vincent Ferrer – April 5th

Posted on April 6, 2017 by mikatsa6

Even before his birth, this saint was stirring excitement in his parents. It is noted that during her pregnancy, his mother felt only joy and never experienced any  pains or difficulties. His father also had a vivid dream that he … Continue reading →

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Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine – April 3rd

Posted on April 3, 2017 by mikatsa6

Luigi Scrosoppi was born August 4th in the year 1804, in the small northern city in Italy called Udine. He was the youngest of three brothers, all of whom became priests. His family had money, but were religious people and … Continue reading →

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The Message of Fatima – 100 Years Later

Posted on April 3, 2017 by mikatsa6

It was the year 1917, the world was in turmoil…war was raging across Europe, with men using horrible means to destroy one another…Meanwhile in Moscow, Lenin was planning a revolution that would turn Russia on it’s head and change the … Continue reading →

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The Value of Our Blood, Sweat and Tears – April 3rd

Posted on April 3, 2017 by mikatsa6

We have all heard the old adage…if you want anything in this world, you’ve got to put in the work…you’ve got to give it your blood, sweat and tears. In 1940 Winston Churchill coined the phrase  “I have nothing to … Continue reading →

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