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St. Raymond Nonnatus, Confessor–W (III)
Due to the story of his own birth, Raymond quickly became widely invoked by women facing childbirth. This can be seen in […]
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Ferial–G (IV) – St. Giles (Aegidius), Abbot–W (Comm.) – Twelve Holy Brothers, Martyrs–R (Comm.)
Saint Giles (c. 650 - c. 710) was a Greek Christian hermit saint from Athens, whose legend is centered in Provence and […]
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St. Stephen, King, Confessor–W (III)
As late as the tenth century the Magyar tribesmen of eastern Europe were still strangers to Christianity. King Stephen (997-1038) summoned missioners […]
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St. Pius X, Pope, Confessor–W (III) – In the Society of St. Pius X – W (I)
Pius X is known for vigorously opposing modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine, promoting traditional devotional practices and orthodox theology. His most important […]
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First Friday – Ferial–G (IV)
ST. ROSALIA was daughter of a noble family descended from Charlemagne. She was born at Palermo in Sicily, and despising in her […]
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First Saturday – St. Lawrence Justinian, Bishop, Confessor–W (III)
In 1433, Pope Eugene IV, one of the founders of the Monastery of San Giorgio, named Gustiniani as the Bishop of Castello. […]
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost–G (II)
ST. ELEUTHERIUS, Abbot. WONDERFUL simplicity and spirit of compunction were the distinguishing virtues of this holy man. He was chosen abbot of […]
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Ferial–G (IV)
ST. CLOUD is the first and most illustrious Saint among the princes of the royal family of the first race in France. […]
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NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY–W (II) – St. Adrian, Martyr–R (Comm.)
Mary was born to be the Mother of the savior of the world, the spiritual Mother of all men, and the holiest […]
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In USA: St. Peter Claver, Confessor–W (II) – St. Gorgonius, Martyr–R (Comm.)
Cartagena, in Columbia, was the central slave mart of Spanish America. Transported on filthy ships like animals, the hapless Africans were forgotten […]
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St. Nicholas Tolentino, Confessor–W (III)
Nicholas of Tolentino (1245-1305), a member of the austere Hermits of St. Augustine, was inspired by an intense apostolic zeal to go […]
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Ferial–G (IV) – Sts. Protus & Hyacinth, Martyrs–R (Comm.)
According to tradition, Protus and Hyacinth were brothers, and slaves in the household of St. Basilla at Rome. They were burned alive […]
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The Holy Name of Mary–W (III)
The name of Mary brings grace, hope, and sweetness to the hearts of men. First fostered in Spain, then invoked against the […]
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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost–G (II)
ST. EULOGIUS was a Syrian by birth, and while young embraced the monastic state in that country. The Eutychian heresy had thrown […]
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Exaltation of the Holy Cross–R (II)
This feast commemorates both the dedication of the basilica built by Constantine for the Holy Sepulcher, and also the return of the […]
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The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary–W (II) – St. Nicomedes, Martyr–R (Comm.)
The psalms of David and the prophecies of Isaias told rather plainly what would happen to Mary's Son. But to help extend […]
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Sts. Cornelius, Pope, & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs–R (III) – Sts. Euphemia, Lucy & Geminianus, Martyrs–R (Comm.)
ST. CORNELIUS, the successor of St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr, was one of the greatest Popes of the third century. He was […]
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Ferial–G (IV) – Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, Confessor–W (Comm.)
In 1224, two years before his death, three years after he had laid down active leadership of his order, Francis of Assisi […]
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St. Joseph Cupertino, Confessor–W (III)
Joseph of Cupertino, O.F.M. Conv. (Italian: Giuseppe da Copertino) (June 17, 1603 - September 18, 1663) was an Italian Conventual Franciscan friar […]
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St. Januarius & Companions, Martyrs–R (III)
Januarius, also known as Januarius I of Benevento, was Bishop of Naples and is a martyr and saint of the Roman Catholic […]
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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost–G (II)
Eustace became known as a patron saint of hunters and firefighters, and also of anyone facing adversity; he was traditionally included among […]
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St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist–R (II)
Like the other evangelists, Matthew is often depicted in Christian art with one of the four living creatures of Revelation 4:7. The […]
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St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop, Confessor–W (III) – St. Maurice & Companions, Martyrs–R (Comm.)
St. Thomas of Villanova O.S.A. (1488-1555) was a Spanish friar of the Order of Saint Augustine who was a noted preacher, ascetic […]
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(f/pa) Ember Wednesday–V (II) – St. Linus, Pope, Martyr–R (Comm.) – St. Thecla, Virgin, Martyr
Very little is known of Pope Linus, the immediate successor of St. Peter, beyond the fact that he ruled the Christian community […]
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Ferial–G (IV) – Our Lady of Ransom–W (Comm.)
This feast was extended to the whole Church in thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin, for having in the thirteenth century inspired St. […]
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(f/a) Ember Friday–V (II)
ST. FIRMIN was a native of Pampelone in Navarre, initiated in the Christian faith by Honestus, a disciple of St. Saturninus of […]
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(f/pa) Ember Saturday–V (II) – In USA & Canada: Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, Martyrs–R (Comm.) – Sts. Cyprian & Justina, Martyrs
ST. JEAN DE BRÉBEUF (25 March 1593 – 16 March 1649) was a French Jesuit missionary who travelled to New France (Canada) […]
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost–G (II) – Sts. Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs
Cosmas and Damianus ( died c. ad 287) were reputed twin brothers, physicians, and early Christian martyrs. They practiced their profession in […]
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St. Wenceslaus, Duke, Martyr–R (III)
His martyrdom, and the popularity of several biographies, quickly gave rise to a reputation for heroic goodness, resulting in his being elevated […]
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DEDICATION OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL–W (I)
Michael is mentioned three times in the Book of Daniel, once as a “great prince who stands up for the children of […]
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St. Jerome, Priest, Confessor, , Doctor–W (III)
Jerome was a Catholic priest, confessor, theologian and historian, who also became a Doctor of the Church. He was the son of […]