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Holy Saturday – Sabbatum Sanctum – Meditating on Our Blessed Mother’s Sorrow
Today in the Holy Mother Church, the faithful keep watch… Our emotions are a mixture of joy and sorrow…We are eager with the anticipation of Easter, the coming Resurrection of Our Lord, that part brings immeasurable joy and comfort…But for … Continue reading
Good Friday – Jesus dies on the Cross
Friday of Holy Week is called Good Friday…not only in the Holy Mother Church, but most Christians throughout the world hold special observances in honor of Christ’s suffering and crucifixion on the Cross. In the Catholic Church it is recognized … Continue reading
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Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday
Holy Thursday, the beginning of the Triduum… is the last celebration…the last Mass…before Easter. It is the day that Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His Apostles…it is the day He gave the Church three pillars of the Catholic Faith…the … Continue reading
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Saint Gemma Galgani – April 11th – Inspirational Quotes
Oh Love, oh infinite Love! Your love, oh Lord, penetrates even to my body, with too much fury. When, when will I unite with You, oh Lord, Who with such forceful love keeps me in union here on earth? … Continue reading
Monday of Holy Week – John 12: 1 – 11
Gospel John 12 : 1-11 Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining … Continue reading
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Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Mother – Preparing Ourselves for Holy Week
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
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
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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Tagged Dominican Order, gift of tongues, temptations, Vincent Ferrer, western schism
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Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine – April 3rd
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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