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Living Your Life For Christ
We have all heard at one time or another, that not only are we to call ourselves Christians, but that we should be living our lives so that others, will see Christ when they encounter us. In Church we are … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's face, Christian life, God's glory, image of God, sweat and tears
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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord – August 6th
Gospel – Matthew 17 :1 – 9 Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ in the Eucharist, James, Jesus, John, Moses and Elijah, Mount Tabor, Peter, Transfiguration
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Immaculate Heart of Mary – First Saturday
After all the turmoil and trouble we witness on a daily basis it would be wise to not forget that today is the First Saturday of August…rather it would be wise for us to remember our 1st Saturday devotion to … Continue reading
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Saint John Mary Vianney – August 4 – First Friday
As we begin to prepare ourselves for the coming school year, busying ourselves with all the tasks that come with it, let us pause as we remember that today is First Friday and that we should be spending some quiet … Continue reading
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – August 1st
As we enter this final month of summer, we encounter one of the most gifted saints in the history of the Catholic Church, Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. St. Alphonsus is one of the greatest moral theologians and spiritual … Continue reading
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Tagged Alphosus Liguori, arthritis, Doctor of the Church, Marian devotion, The Glories of Mary
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola – July 31st
As we wind down these last days of July, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Saint Ignatius of Loyola was born into a noble Spanish family. As a young boy he was greatly interested in doing … Continue reading
Feast of Saint James the Apostle July 25th
In the tradition of the Holy Mother Church, today we celebrate the feast of St. James the Greater, who was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and older brother of … Continue reading
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Saint Maria Goretti – Memorial – July 6th
As we make our way through the hottest part of the year….the blazing hot days of July, let us remember Saint Maria Gorreti and her desire to remain pure before the Lord. So much so, that she was willing … Continue reading
Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus – July Dedication
In the Traditional Catholic Church, July 1st was recognized as the Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, instituted in 1849 by Pope Pius IX, then after Vatican II, this feast day was combined with the Feast of Corpus … Continue reading
Saint Basilides of Alexandria -Martyr- June 30th
As we come to the final day of June, the month is rounded out with Saint Basilides of Alexandria. Unfortunately very little information was written about his life prior to the events surrounding his conversion… What we do know, is … Continue reading
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