Category Archives: Catholic Feast Days

Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina – Sept. 23rd

Saint Padre Pio is perhaps one of the most widely recognized saints from modern times. Having been born in 1887, he died in 1968, just forty nine years ago. There has been much written about this holy and humble saint. … Continue reading

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Praying for the Conversion of North Korea through the Intercession of the Korean Martyrs – Sept. 20th

The hostility that is brewing in North Korea, is nothing new. In the history of the world, Korea has a bitter history concerning the freedom of it’s citizens, in particular, the religious freedom of it’s people. Today in the Traditional … Continue reading

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Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows – September 15th

As we remember the suffering of the Blessed Virgin Mary on this Sept. 15th, it is also fitting for us to contemplate upon Her sorrowful face as we continue in our cleanup efforts after the storm. Here in north Florida … Continue reading

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Exaltation of the Holy Cross

In the tradition of the Holy Mother Church, September 14th is celebrated as the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which commemorates the many factions involving the Holy Cross. Not only does the feast  honor  the finding of … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Feast of the Blessed Mother’s Nativity, as we continue to Track the Path of Hurricane Irma

For those of us in North Florida, we wait….Watching as the path of hurricane Irma shifts and turns…we hold our breath…waiting… and praying…Much like those who are awaiting the birth of a baby…and praying that everything will go well…We are … Continue reading

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The Passion of Saint John the Baptist- August 29th

  A few days ago in the Holy Mother Church we celebrated the Passion and martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist.  Earlier, in June, we celebrated the birth and nativity of Saint John. In the history of the Church very … Continue reading

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Pope Saint Pius X – August 21, 2017

Today we take a glimpse into the life of one of the Church’s most holy Popes, Saint Pope Pius X. He was a strong man that didn’t mince words when it came to defending the Faith that Christ had handed … Continue reading

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15th – Holy Day of Obligation

“Today the liturgy invites us to contemplate Mary, taken up body and soul into heaven. By a special privilege, she was enriched by divine grace from the moment of her conception, and Christ, who ascended to the right hand of the … Continue reading

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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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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

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