Tag Archives: Catholic Saints

Labor Day Weekend

Deacon and I are heading off to Denver for the weekend to visit my parents.  I will resume blogging on  Tuesday. Before I go, today is the feast day of St. Gregory the Great, pope. Read about him here For … Continue reading

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Saint of the Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Saint of the Day

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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Today: Memorial Mary Magdalene

Despite the accusations made by progressive feminists, the Church has no position on the identity of Mary of Magdalene. Although she is a very important figure in the Gospels, we know little about her. From the Gospels, we know that … Continue reading

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