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Do you know the history of Christmas Crib? Find out here

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December 22, 2020

Do you know the history of Christmas Crib? Find out here

The Christmas Crib (crèche) dates back to St. Francis of Assisi (Feast October 4). It was in 1293 that the first crèche was celebrated in the woods of Greccio…

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Saints who brought the faith to their parents

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December 20, 2020

Saints who brought the faith to their parents

Yes, usually it's parents who pass the faith on to their children. But not always! As families gather around the world (virtually or physically) to celebrate the birth of…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... Saint of the Day: St. José Manyanet y Vives

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December 17, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. José Manyanet y Vives

Priest devoted to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Priest and Founder (1833-1901) His life + José Manyanet was born in Tremp, Spain, in 1833. The son…

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The secret to St. Joseph's happiness during his life

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December 16, 2020

The secret to St. Joseph’s happiness during his life

Not only did St. Joseph have a "happy death," he also had a joyous life learning from his son. While St. Joseph is widely known as the patron of…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... Saint of the Day: St. John of the Cross

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December 14, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. John of the Cross

Author of The Dark Night of the Soul. Discalced Carmelite Priest and Doctor of the Church (1542-1591) His life + Juan Yepez was born in Old Castille, Spain,…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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December 8, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The meaning of the celebration + On this day, the Church meditates on the great mystery that, from the moment of her conception, the Virgin Mary was preserved from…

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November 30, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… The Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle

The First-Called (First Century) His life + Sacred Scripture tells us that Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was a fisherman and that he was also a disciple of…

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The Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

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November 27, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… The Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

“O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee." The story of this celebration + On November 27, 1830, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to…

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Patron Saint of Philosophers)

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November 25, 2020

Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Patron Saint of Philosophers)

Virgin and Martyr (d. ca. 305) Her life + The life of this early saint is largely shrouded in legend and some have even questioned her existence, because so…

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Saint of the Day: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and the Martyrs of Vietnam

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November 24, 2020

Saint of the Day: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and the Martyrs of Vietnam

Patron Saints of Vietnam. (16th to 19th centuries) Their story + Through the missionary efforts of various religious communities, beginning in the sixteenth century and continuing until 1866, the…

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47 Saints who were musicians: Find your favorite instrument

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November 21, 2020

47 Saints who were musicians: Find your favorite instrument

Heaven must have not only choirs of angels, but bands and orchestras, too! Though St. Cecilia is (quite famously) the patron saint of musicians, this patronage finds its origin not in…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21)

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November 21, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21)

“You shall know the Lord of hosts sent me to you” The meaning of the celebration + An early non-biblical texts called the Protoevangelium of James relates that when…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... The Blessed Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Providence)

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November 19, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… The Blessed Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Providence)

Patroness of Puerto Rico The meaning of the celebration + The origins of this title are traced to Mary’s intervention at the wedding at Cana, when she helped set…

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Saint of the Day: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

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November 18, 2020

Saint of the Day: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

Missionary in Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Religious Sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart (1769-1852) Her life + Rose Philippine was born in Grenoble, France. At the age…

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Saint of the Day: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

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November 17, 2020

Saint of the Day: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Patroness of the Franciscan Third Order. Queen and Franciscan Tertiary (1207-1231) Her Story + Elizabeth was the daughter of King Alexander II of Hungary. A pious child, she was…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... Saint of the Day: St. Margaret of Scotland

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November 16, 2020

AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Saint of the Day: St. Margaret of Scotland

Patron Saint of Scotland. Widow and Queen (1045-1093) Her life + Margaret was born in Hungary and was the grand-niece of William the Conqueror. Her father was an exiled…

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