Category Archives: Saints

Saint of the Day

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

It is the feast day of St. John Eudes. St. John Eudes (1601-1680) was born in Ri and died in Caen, France. Despite the prevailing rigors of Jansenism, he received First Communion when only a child. He studied in Paris … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

A Servant King St. Stephan of Hungry was the first Christian King of Hungry. He was baptized as an adult in 985.  He was crowned King in December of the year 1000.  In todays Office of Readings, he has advice … Continue reading →

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Saints Alive

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Saints Roundup I am way behind on posting the Saint of the Day.  Here are links last week’s missing Saints: St. Jane Frances de Chantal who is an example that true strength comes from obedience and living a life of … Continue reading →

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Patron Saint Of Television

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Catholics have a Saint for just about everything!  St. Clare, whose feast we celebrate today is the Patron St. of Television. In 1958 Pope Pius XII was trying to come up with a St. for television: “She was given this … Continue reading →

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Patron Saint of Deacons

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Lawrence (or Laurence) of Rome, Deacon and Martyr    My favorite deacon’s first name is Laurence. Heh. That is probably why he received nearly 100 St. Lawrence holy cards for his ordination. St. Lawrence  was a deacon of the Church … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I am behind on the Saints. Today we celebrate St. Teresa Benedicta of The Cross (Edith Stein). Youngest of seven children in a Jewish family. Edith lost interest and faith in Judaism by age 13. Brilliant student and philosopher with … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church  (380-450)      You can read about the golden tongued bishop here. An excerpt from today’s Office of Readings: “Why then, man, are you so worthless in your own eyes and yet so … Continue reading →

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Memorial of St.Joachim and St. Anne

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Tradition and legend identifies St. Joachim and St. Anne as the parents of Mary. Anne (or Ann) is the patron saint of Christian mothers and of women in labor. “We get the oldest story from a document called the Gospel … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I love the diversity and richness of the Catholic Church. Today we celebrate a saint who was a Maronite Priest and monk, St. Sharbel Makhluf. Most people, including Catholics, do not realize that in addition to the Latin rite there … Continue reading →

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Saint Of The Day

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Bridget of Sweden. You can learn about her here.  From the Prayers attributed to St. Brigid (Liturgy of the Hours, Office of Readings) Glory be to you, my Lord Jesus Christ, for the mockery you endured when you stood … Continue reading →

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