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Category Archives: Catholic Feast Days
St. Juan Diego and the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
When the Spaniard Cortez landed in Mexico, he not only brought with him soldiers to conquer the land for Spain, he also brought with him Franciscan priests to convert and ‘conquer’ the native people for God, who were at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aztec, Bishop Zumarrage, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saint Juan Diego, Tepeyac Mexico, tilma
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1st Sunday of Advent
Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright … Continue reading
Feast of the Miraculous Medal
Midway through the year of 1830, there was a growing angst in the hearts of men… the peace of France was about to be turned on its head. There was talk about overthrowing the government….The alleys and street corners were … Continue reading
Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – November 21st
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Temple Today in the Holy Catholic Church we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Mother at the Temple, by her parents St. Ann and St. Joachim. It is … Continue reading
November 9th- Memorial of the Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
It seems that the more things change…the more they stay the same. In the history of the world…a world created by God….Nothing falls into this pattern quite as much as the perpetual efforts of the evil one to destroy the … Continue reading
Happy All Saints Day- Feast of the Church Triumphant – November 1st
Today, November 1st is the Feast of all the Holy Saints in Heaven… the Church Triumphant! It includes all the saints throughout the vast history of our wonderful Holy Mother Church…those known and unknown…from the very first martyrs to those … Continue reading
Saint Isaac Jogues and Companions – Martyrs
My confidence is placed in God who does not need our help for accomplishing his designs. Our single endeavor should be to give ourselves to the work and to be faithful to him, and not to spoil his work by … Continue reading
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Tagged Huron, martyrdom, Mohawk valley, New World, North American Martyrs, Quebec, Saint Isaac Jogues
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Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary – October 7th – The Battle of Lepanto
We have all heard the controversy that surrounds the term ‘radical Islamist terrorist’. There are many Muslims who live within the United States and defend their faith as being one of peace, but if one were to review the teachings … Continue reading
Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael – Sept 29th
In the rich history of our beloved Catholic Church, September 29th has been set aside for us to remember and pay homage to the these wonderful creatures…the Archangels. We need to realize that angels are purely incorporeal, rational beings that … Continue reading
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Tagged "God has healed", "God's strength", "Who is like God?", Archangels, encyclical letter 'Humanum Genus', guardian angels, incorporeal beings, intercession of Archangels, Lucifer cast out of Heaven, Pope Leo XIII, Prayer to St. Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, Saint Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael
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