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St. René Goupil was a highly praised missionary surgeon

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January 21, 2021

St. René Goupil was a highly praised missionary surgeon

In 1951 the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists chose St. René Goupil as their patron. Listed as one of the North American Martyrs, St. René Goupil is well-known both…

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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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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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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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Celebrating 45 years of sobriety, Anthony Hopkins gives us a message of hope

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January 2, 2021

Celebrating 45 years of sobriety, Anthony Hopkins gives us a message of hope

The acclaimed actor sends a resounding inspirational message to all those struggling at the moment. For his 83rd birthday, Sir Anthony Hopkins wanted to share a little life experience.…

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The miraculous story of a monk saved by St. Joseph

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December 22, 2020

The miraculous story of a monk saved by St. Joseph

The Spanish monk was saved when a mysterious old man, leading a donkey, appeared to him. St. Joseph is known as a protector, and many over the centuries have invoked his…

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5-year-old walks 10 km with prostheses and raises $1 million

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December 17, 2020

5-year-old walks 10 km with prostheses and raises $1 million

This extraordinary little boy's courage and commitment is drawing international acclaim. As the year draws to a close, it’s good to look back on moments of triumph and hope…

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December 5, 2020

A regular teenager who lived heroic virtue in a simple life: Meet Montse Grases

She had no idea her holiness was lending a sense of peace to those around her, including family and friends. Maria Montserrat Grases Garcia (lovingly known as Montse) was…

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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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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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Who smiles like this near the moment of death?

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November 3, 2020

Who smiles like this near the moment of death?

Sister Cecilia, of the Carmel of Santa Fe in Argentina, witnessed to her love for Christ in her struggle with lung cancer Death is a tragedy for mortal man,…

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MIRACLE: The miraculous healing that led to Carlo Acutis' beatification

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October 27, 2020

MIRACLE: The miraculous healing that led to Carlo Acutis’ beatification

Carlo Acutis is the first millennial to be declared Blessed. At just two-years-old, Mattheus Vianna was diagnosed with annular pancreas, a rare congenital disease. His prognosis did not seem…

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Letter from 107-year-old Irish woman about fighting COVID blues is a must-read

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October 26, 2020

Letter from 107-year-old Irish woman about fighting COVID blues is a must-read

Having lost her husband, twin daughters and many friends, Nancy Stewart appreciates life’s challenges. Ireland’s oldest citizen, Nancy Stewart, has put pen to paper to try and give people…

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Beatification of Carlo Acutis: The first millennial to be declared Blessed

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October 10, 2020

Beatification of Carlo Acutis: The first millennial to be declared Blessed

Assisi, Italy, Oct 10, 2020 / 09:46 am MT - With the beatification of Carlo Acutis in Assisi Saturday, the Catholic Church now has its first “Blessed” who loved Super…

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The miracle that led to the canonization of Fatima’s Jacinta and Francisco

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October 9, 2020

The miracle that led to the canonization of Fatima’s Jacinta and Francisco

One of the Sisters ran to the relics, next to the tabernacle, and prayed, ‘Shepherds, save this child, who is a child like you!’” The Brazilian parents of…

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