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Traces of miracles remain at the birthplace of St. Rita of Cascia

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January 16, 2021

Traces of miracles remain at the birthplace of St. Rita of Cascia

Pilgrims visiting the Umbrian hill town can follow the spiritual journey of Saint of the Impossible. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as…

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St. John Paul II's formula for defeating evil in the world

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January 15, 2021

St. John Paul II’s formula for defeating evil in the world

He firmly believed that evil and violence in the world could only be defeated with goodness. It is tempting to “fight fire with fire,” especially when dealing with violence…

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January 15, 2021

DAILY MEDITATION (FRIDAY, JANUARY 15)

MEDITATION OF THE DAY “Your sins are forgiven; rise and walk” We believe in the remission of sins. Holy baptism completely destroys all sins, both original and personal: things…

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PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (FRIDAY, JANUARY 15)

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January 15, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (FRIDAY, JANUARY 15)

Prayer for the Evening Jesus Christ is the source of life: come, let us adore him! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy…

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PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (FRIDAY, JANUARY 15)

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January 15, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (FRIDAY, JANUARY 15)

Prayer for the Morning The Lord accepts our prayer: come, let us adore! Glory to the Father…. Alleluia! HYMN O only hope of all below Who dost…

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January 14, 2021

Was St. Luke a medical doctor?

St. Luke the Evangelist is described as a "physician" and used medical terms in his Gospel. Credited as writing one of the four Gospels, St. Luke is often described…

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January 14, 2021

DAILY MEDITATION (THURSDAY, JANUARY 14)

MEDITATION OF THE DAY Happy Contagion Oh happy the discovery of leprosy in me— urgency it brought me, pining for relief in tension toward a remedy, mysterious, unknown though…

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Prayer to St. Joseph for those seeking an adoption

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January 14, 2021

Prayer to St. Joseph for those seeking an adoption

St. Joseph is seen as a powerful intercessor for anyone currently pursuing an adoption. St. Joseph is often called the “foster father” of Jesus and is the prime example…

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PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (THURSDAY, JANUARY 14)

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January 14, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (THURSDAY, JANUARY 14)

Prayer for the Evening The word of the Lord is faithful/ and all his works to be trusted: come, let us give thanks and praise! (cf. Ps 33:4) …

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January 14, 2021

A letter to a dying man

What could I say to a man of faith whose days were numbered? A dear but distant friend let me know some weeks back that her dad had been…

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January 14, 2021

5 Saints who loved the game of chess

These holy men and women were fans of the game centuries ago. Chess is enjoying a huge surge in popularity thanks to recent shows like Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit,…

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PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (THURSDAY, JANUARY 14)

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January 14, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (THURSDAY, JANUARY 14)

Prayer for the Morning Arise, bless the Lord, your God,/ from eternity to eternity! (Neh 9:5) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy…

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How my 7-year-old’s first experience of death was deeply imbued with peace … and even joy

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January 13, 2021

How my 7-year-old’s first experience of death was deeply imbued with peace … and even joy

Our accidental encounter with a coffin brought home the beauty of our faith My son and I dashed off to morning Mass earlier this week with plans to hit…

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Prayer of thanksgiving for Jesus' sacrifice on the cross

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January 13, 2021

Prayer of thanksgiving for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross

Thank Jesus for the gift of his sacrifice and for the boundless love and mercy it expressed. While we may not always know what we can be thankful for…

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Needing protection and comfort? Try this beautiful Novena of the Holy Cloak of Joseph

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January 13, 2021

Needing protection and comfort? Try this beautiful Novena of the Holy Cloak of Joseph

The name alone draws one in with a beautiful image ... This month of St. Joseph is a great time to begin praying a lesser-known but incredibly powerful novena…

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