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Category Archives: Patron Saints
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
Saint Augustine of Hippo – August 28
Yesterday we read about the life of Saint Monica, who spent the majority of her adult life praying, fasting and doing penance for her family particularly her husband and her son Augustine. Sometimes, as parents, when we look at our … Continue reading
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
Saint Maximilian Kolbe -August 14, 2017
Today we celebrate the life of Raymond Kolbe, or Saint Maximilian, who was born in Poland, in the year 1894, during the Russian occupation. His family was poor, but despite the forced oppression, they remained devoted to the Faith. Both … Continue reading
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Memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi – August 11
On August 11th, in the Holy Mother Church we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi. Her story has the beginnings of nobility and wealth…a life of accommodation was laid before her, but as we shall soon discover, … Continue reading
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Saint Dominic de Guzman – August 8th
As we make our way through the hot days of August…longing for the cool days to return, we encounter on our journey of saints, Saint Dominic de Guzman. He was born in Spain in the year 1170. His mother, Blessed … Continue reading
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
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – August 1st
As we enter this final month of summer, we encounter one of the most gifted saints in the history of the Catholic Church, Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. St. Alphonsus is one of the greatest moral theologians and spiritual … Continue reading
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola – July 31st
As we wind down these last days of July, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Saint Ignatius of Loyola was born into a noble Spanish family. As a young boy he was greatly interested in doing … Continue reading
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