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John Paul II's "litany of peace" urges everyone to choose peace

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January 19, 2021

John Paul II’s “litany of peace” urges everyone to choose peace

At the very beginning on his pontificate, St. John Paul II explained how every group of people needs to be committed to peace. St. John Paul II lived through…

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PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (TUESDAY, JANUARY 19)

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January 19, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (TUESDAY, JANUARY 19)

Prayer for the Morning How great is the Lord our God! Come, let us give thanks and praise! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to…

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Pope: MLK's dream ever timely in world facing increasing challenges of division

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January 19, 2021

Pope: MLK’s dream ever timely in world facing increasing challenges of division

Francis sent a letter to US event commemorating the life and legacy of civil rights leader. In a letter to a commemorative event observing the life and legacy of Martin Luther…

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January 19, 2021

Reasons Catholics should read the Bible

Even one of these six reasons should be enough to change our habits. One seminary professor of mine insisted as we began to study the Gospels that we sit down…

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Did you know Martin Luther King appreciated the Rosary?

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January 19, 2021

Did you know Martin Luther King appreciated the Rosary?

He wrote about it in a letter to a woman who recommended it as a way to move hearts. By courtesy of Father Joseph Mary Wolfe, MFVA, Franciscan Missionary of…

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January 18, 2021

DAILY MEDITATION (MONDAY, JANUARY 18)

MEDITATION OF THE DAY All for the Bridegroom Ascetical practices are a form of sacrifice, but they are never enough for a deeper spiritual life…. They may strengthen spiritual…

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PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (MONDAY, JANUARY 18)

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January 18, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (MONDAY, JANUARY 18)

Prayer for the Evening The Lord is our shepherd: come, let us give thanks! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as…

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How St. Anthony Zaccaria healed both body and soul

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January 18, 2021

How St. Anthony Zaccaria healed both body and soul

The 16th-century priest was also a doctor and desired to treat the entire human person. The primary focus of medical professionals is to treat the ailments of the body.…

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St. Martin de Porres was a skilled surgeon and healer

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January 18, 2021

St. Martin de Porres was a skilled surgeon and healer

The humble Dominican became well known for his medical knowledge and healing abilities. St. Martin de Porres is well-known for his humility and holiness, but few remember his medical skills.…

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Prayer that St. Joseph's spirit of peace would spread in the Church

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January 18, 2021

Prayer that St. Joseph’s spirit of peace would spread in the Church

St. John XXIII turned to St. Joseph for guidance at the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. When preparing for the Second Vatican Council, St. John XXIII composed a…

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Couple praises Padre Pio's recipe for a happy marriage

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January 18, 2021

Couple praises Padre Pio’s recipe for a happy marriage

Sixty years later, these close friends of the holy priest can attest that his advice worked! Padre Pio had a daily ritual: Every day he recited the Chaplet of the…

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January 18, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (MONDAY, JANUARY 18)

Prayer for the Morning Christ is our glory and our shield: let us give thanks and praise! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the…

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Prayers Prayers to Jesus Prayers to Saints

January 17, 2021

Prayer to St. Rita for an impossible cause

In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Under the weight of my burden, I turn to you, dear Rita, holy woman and…

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January 17, 2021

DAILY MEDITATION (SUNDAY, JANUARY 17)

MEDITATION OF THE DAY Everything We’ve Been Looking For Everything now bears the mark of the almost inconceivable exaltation of humanity through the Incarnation of God and through the…

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PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (SUNDAY, JANUARY 17)

Articles Exhortations Prayers Prayers to Angels Prayers to Jesus Prayers to Mary Prayers to Saints

January 17, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (SUNDAY, JANUARY 17)

Prayer for the Evening God chose us in Christ: let us give thanks and praise! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,…

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What is the symbolism of ashes on Ash Wednesday?

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January 17, 2021

What is the symbolism of ashes on Ash Wednesday?

Ashes have a long tradition in the Catholic Church, finding its roots in the Old Testament. Ash Wednesday in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church is focused, not…

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