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Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – June 23, 2017

Posted on June 24, 2017 by mikatsa6

“The term ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’ denotes the entire mystery of Christ, the totality of His being, and His person…Devotion to the Sacred Heart calls for a fundamental attitude of conversion and reparation, of love and gratitude, apostolic commitment and … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Lesser Known Saints of Heaven

Posted on June 7, 2017 by mikatsa6

  Six months into this, and it still surprises me, how little I know of the lives of saints. I mean sure, there are those saints that everyone has heard of, whether they are Catholic or not….St. Patrick…St. Valentine…St. Francis … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 25, 2017 by mikatsa6

  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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St. Isidore the Farmer – May 15th

Posted on May 15, 2017 by mikatsa6

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 →

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Feast of Our Lady of Fatima – May 13th

Posted on May 13, 2017 by mikatsa6

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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Saint Joseph Damien de Veuster – Apostle to the Lepers- May 10th

Posted on May 13, 2017 by mikatsa6

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 →

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First Saturday Devotion – May 6th

Posted on May 6, 2017 by mikatsa6

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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The Carthusian Martyrs -May 4th

Posted on May 5, 2017 by mikatsa6

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 →

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Easter Sunday – Rejoice – He Is Risen

Posted on April 16, 2017 by mikatsa6

The bells have rung…there is a chorus of Alleluias ringing in the air! The veil of darkness has been lifted…the promise of salvation is here! Christians rejoice, for it is as He said!   “O Death, where is your sting? … Continue reading →

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Good Friday – Jesus dies on the Cross

Posted on April 15, 2017 by mikatsa6

Friday of Holy Week is called Good Friday…not only in the Holy Mother Church, but most Christians throughout the world hold special observances in honor of Christ’s suffering and crucifixion on the Cross. In the Catholic Church it is recognized … Continue reading →

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