Category Archives: Catholic Feast Days

Saint Justin Martyr – June 1st

As men who are born, and come into the world, generally in the same way…one can never fully know the twists and turns our paths in  life will take. We may think we know which way we are going. We … Continue reading

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Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – May 31st

39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. 40 She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 41 Now it happened that as soon as … Continue reading

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The Ascension of the Lord – Ascension Thursday – May 25th

  In the traditional Catholic Church the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus is called Ascension Thursday…it always falls on the 40th day after Easter. It is one of the great solemnities in the Christian Liturgical calendar. It commemorates the … Continue reading

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Mary, Help of Christians – May 24th

  Throughout the centuries Christians have constantly been aided by the miraculous help of the Blessed Virgin. In one way or another, She has been instrumental in helping mankind with personal battles, as well as in battles that saved whole … 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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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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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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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

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