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St. Isidore the Farmer – May 15th

As we have already discovered, God wants each of us to be saints. No matter what our vocation in life….whether we are called to be mothers…or fathers….or lawyers or nurses…or doctors…or farmers….or teachers… or religious…whatever our vocation. God is calling … Continue reading

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Feast of Our Lady of Fatima – May 13th

On Sunday May 13th 1917 the children were pasturing their flock as usual at the Cova da Iria, which was about a mile from their homes. They were playing when suddenly a bright shaft of light pierced the air. They … Continue reading

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Saint Joseph Damien de Veuster – Apostle to the Lepers- May 10th

As we travel through our calendar of Catholic saints, we come upon so many who devoted their lives for the Lord in ways that are truly selfless, without any regard to their own physical pains and sufferings, Saint Joseph de … Continue reading

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First Saturday Devotion – May 6th

May 6th….the first Saturday of the month. May…the month for mothers…the month of Our Lady….and her apparitions in Fatima….And don’t forget the request she made to the children of Fatima….First Saturday Devotion as requested by Our Blessed Mother. The 100th … Continue reading

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The Carthusian Martyrs -May 4th

Earlier this morning as I was looking over the list of saints that are recognized in the Holy Mother Church, I realized that narrowing down today’s list was going to be a daunting task ….There are over thirty saints listed … Continue reading

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St. Louis de Monfort – April 28th

In the history of the Catholic Church, She has recognized and honored various types of saints…There are those saints who lived quietly for the Lord, never creating waves…they had a subtle servitude for God as they eked out  their way … Continue reading

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Saint Mark the Evangelist April 25th

St. Mark was an Evangelist or one of the first Gospel writers, in fact, as St. Peter preached, St. Mark was a pioneer in Gospel writing as he wrote down what he saw and what he heard.  The people of … Continue reading

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Divine Mercy Sunday April 23, 2017

Since the year 2000, the Sunday following Easter has been celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday throughout the Holy Catholic Church. It is a day for the faithful to gather together and seek God’s Mercy and forgiveness. One of the requirements … Continue reading

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Saint Agnes of Montepulciano April 20th

In the Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church, there are many saints who are recognized for their devotion to God, and the way they lived their Faith. Most of these saints were just like me and you…in a  lot of … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday – Rejoice – He Is Risen

The bells have rung…there is a chorus of Alleluias ringing in the air! The veil of darkness has been lifted…the promise of salvation is here! Christians rejoice, for it is as He said!   “O Death, where is your sting? … Continue reading

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