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Saints Cyril and Methodius
These two Byzantine Greek brothers from Greece became missionaries, and teachers of the Slavic people. Because of their tireless work for the Slavic people, in the Orthodox Church, they hold a title “Equal to the Apostles”. In 1880, Pope Leo … Continue reading
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Happy St. Valentine’s Day- February 14
As the secular world takes hold of yet another holiday and manages to shred it to pieces with every distortion imaginable…let us remember that the tradition of this feast is to celebrate an actual saint…St. Valentine, and his love for … Continue reading
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St. Scholastica February 10th
Today in the Holy Mother Church we recognize and celebrate the life of St. Scholastica. She was the twin sister of St. Benedict and was born into a wealthy family in Nursia Italy, in 480. Their mother died during their … Continue reading
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Blessed Catherine Emmerich- February 9th
Blessed Catherine Emmerich was born September 8th, 1774 in West Germany. She was born to a small farming family. Her parents were poor but very devout and pious. As a child she spent much of her time working as a … Continue reading
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February 7th- Blessed Pope Pius IX
Blessed Pope Pius IX was born Giovanni Mastai- Ferretti on May 13, 1792. During his studies at the College of Noblemen in Volterra he suffered from boughts of epilepsy, then in 1815 he received the grace of a full recovery … Continue reading
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St. Paul Miki & Companions- Martyrs
Today in the Holy Mother Church we remember and honor the 26 martyrs of Nagasaki.This group included three native Jesuits, six foreign Franciscans and several lay Catholics including children. Previously, Japan had been evangelized under St. Francis Xavier and by … Continue reading
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Gospel of Mark 6: 53-56 Reflection
Gospel Mk 6:53-56 After making the crossing to the other side of the sea, Jesus and his disciples came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there. As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him. They … Continue reading
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Matthew 5: 13-16 February 5th, 2017- Salt and Light
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out … Continue reading
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The Month of February – Dedicated to The Holy Family
The month of February has long been dedicated to the Holy Family. The devotion dates back to 1663, when two orders were created roughly at the same time in Canada and France: the Association of the Holy Family was founded … Continue reading
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The Presentation of the Lord- Candlemas Day February 2nd
Today, as the secular world celebrates ground hog day, we in the Holy Mother Church are blessed with the celebration of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Years ago, in many Catholic homes, and perhaps in more traditional homes … Continue reading
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