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Category Archives: Saints: Stories & Symbols
17 July: Martyres of Compiègne: “Terror is nothing more than speedy, severe and inflexible justice; it is thus an emanation of virtue.”
Happy Feast of Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and Companions, the Martyrs of Compiègne. Carmelites. In 1794, the Place de la Nation on the east side of Paris was called the Place du Trône-Renversé… Toppled Throne Square. In 1792 a … Read More →
9 July: St. Veronica Giuliani – amazing saint – MOVIE
Today is the Feast of a saint about whom, when Padre Pio learned of her and her writings, said, “Someone who understands me.” This is in Italian with subtitles. You will be riveted, so that’s okay. This is super hard … Read More →
23 June – Vigil of St. John – solstices and snails, bonfires and witch burnings
It is nice to have as your Patron the great Baptist, for I get two feasts a year, his Nativity and his Beheading. For the Vigil of St. John (today, as I write even thought it is the 5th Sunday … Read More →
Daily Rome Shot 1052 – St. Benedict Medal info
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More →
14 June – Elisha, Old Testament Prophet: This bears attention!
Today is the commemoration of St. Elisha, prophet, called also Eliseus. He was the disciple of Elijah (1 Kings 19:1-21). When Elijah was about to be taken up to heaven in the fiery chariot, Elisha asked for a double portion … Read More →
13 June: St. Anthony of Padua, Confessor and Doctor
COLLECT (Novus Ordo): Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui populo tuo beatum Antonium praedicatorem insignem dedisti, eumque in necessitatibus intercessorem, concede, ut, eius auxilio, christianae vitae documenta sectantes, in omnibus adversitatibus te subvenientem sentiamus. This prayer was of new composition for the … Read More →
“Katonda!” The Feast of St Charles Lwanga, Martyr. A patron saint for LGBT
“Katonda!” This year, using the Traditional Missale Romanum, we celebrate today the Feast of St. Charles Lwanga. The decree Cum sanctissima allows for the celebration of Saints canonized after 1962 provided that the day is not some feast that would … Read More →
30 May – St. Joan of Arc, Virgin: Martyrology, Marvelous reading, Movies
It is not only the Feast of Corpus Christi (the real feast, although I don’t object to its transfer or observance to Sunday), it is the Feast of St. Joan of Arc. St. Joan is a great model for young … Read More →
23-25 May – Triduum for the Feast of St. Philip Neri – Litany and Prayer of Card. Baronio
At my adoptive parish in Rome, where St. Philip Neri estabished the historically important Archconfraternity of the Pilgrims and Convalescents, it is time for the Triduum before the Saint’s feast day, 26 May. Therefore, the Litany of St. Philip is … Read More →
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9 May: Feast of St. Isaiah, Old Testament Prophet
Today is the feast of St. Isaiah. Yes, that is Isaiah the Prophet. Many of you might not know that great figures of the Old Testament are considered saints by the Church, though they are not remembered at the altar … Read More →
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