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Category Archives: Patron Saints
St. Isidore the Farmer – May 15th
As we have already discovered, God wants each of us to be saints. No matter what our vocation in life….whether we are called to be mothers…or fathers….or lawyers or nurses…or doctors…or farmers….or teachers… or religious…whatever our vocation. God is calling … Continue reading
Saint Joseph Damien de Veuster – Apostle to the Lepers- May 10th
As we travel through our calendar of Catholic saints, we come upon so many who devoted their lives for the Lord in ways that are truly selfless, without any regard to their own physical pains and sufferings, Saint Joseph de … Continue reading
The Carthusian Martyrs -May 4th
Earlier this morning as I was looking over the list of saints that are recognized in the Holy Mother Church, I realized that narrowing down today’s list was going to be a daunting task ….There are over thirty saints listed … Continue reading
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
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano April 20th
In the Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church, there are many saints who are recognized for their devotion to God, and the way they lived their Faith. Most of these saints were just like me and you…in a lot of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessed Mother, Montepulciano, Saint Agnes, visionary
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Saint Gemma Galgani – April 11th – Inspirational Quotes
Oh Love, oh infinite Love! Your love, oh Lord, penetrates even to my body, with too much fury. When, when will I unite with You, oh Lord, Who with such forceful love keeps me in union here on earth? … Continue reading
Saint Vincent Ferrer – April 5th
Even before his birth, this saint was stirring excitement in his parents. It is noted that during her pregnancy, his mother felt only joy and never experienced any pains or difficulties. His father also had a vivid dream that he … Continue reading
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Tagged Dominican Order, gift of tongues, temptations, Vincent Ferrer, western schism
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Feast of Saint Joseph – March 20- Patron of the Universal Church
Since the 19th fell on a Sunday this year, the Feast of St. Joseph was transferred to the 20th of March. Because of the very special nature of St. Joseph in the life of Jesus, the Holy Mother Church chooses … Continue reading
Saint Patrick’s Day – March 17th
Saint Patrick of Ireland is quite possibly the most renowned saint of modern times. It is rather sad though, that most of those who will be celebrating the feast day will do so in a secular way. They will … Continue reading
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Tagged Druids, Ireland, Irish Saint, kidnapped by pirates, pagans, parade, Patrick, sheepherder
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