Category Archives: Patron Saints

St. Scholastica February 10th

Posted on February 10, 2017 by mikatsa6

Today in the Holy Mother Church we recognize and celebrate the life of St. Scholastica. She was the twin sister of St. Benedict and was born into a wealthy family in Nursia Italy, in 480. Their mother died during their … Continue reading →

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February 7th- Blessed Pope Pius IX

Posted on February 7, 2017 by mikatsa6

Blessed Pope Pius IX was born Giovanni Mastai- Ferretti on May 13, 1792. During his studies at the College of Noblemen in Volterra he suffered from boughts of epilepsy, then in 1815 he received the grace of a full recovery … Continue reading →

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St. Paul Miki & Companions- Martyrs

Posted on February 6, 2017 by mikatsa6

Today in the Holy Mother Church we remember and honor the 26 martyrs of Nagasaki.This group included three native Jesuits, six foreign Franciscans and several lay Catholics including children. Previously, Japan had been evangelized under St. Francis Xavier and by … Continue reading →

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St. John Bosco – Father and Teacher of the Youth – January 31

Posted on January 31, 2017 by mikatsa6

It has been said that God will send saints to the world when they are needed most. Not just holy men and women, but saints with a specific desire in their heart to serve a particular will of God. Saint … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas-Doctor of the Church

Posted on January 28, 2017 by mikatsa6

Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, … Continue reading →

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St. Francis de Sales- Patron of writers

Posted on January 24, 2017 by mikatsa6

                         Confidence in God It is good to mistrust ourselves, but how would that advantage us were we not to throw all our confidence on God, and to wait on His mercy? If you feel no such confidence, cease not … Continue reading →

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St. Joseph- Patron Saint for Families

Posted on January 19, 2017 by mikatsa6

In the Tradition of the Holy Mother Church, Wednesdays were often days that included prayer Devotions directed towards Saint Joseph, in addition to a special feast day celebrating him on  March 19. How fitting it would be for us to … Continue reading →

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