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Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (Died 526) The future Pope John I, the first pope to be so named, was born in Tuscany, and served as an archdeacon in the Church for several years. He was chosen to become the Bishop of Rome in 523, succeeding Pope St. Hormisdas. During his papal […]
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (1540-1592) Pascal was born in Torre Hermosa, in Aragon, on Pentecost Sunday. He was christened Pascua in honor of the feast. As a boy, Paschal worked as a shepherd for his father. It is said that he performed miracles and was distinguished for his austerity. He also […]
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (1247-1297) Margaret was the child of farmers of Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was 7. Her father remarried, but life with her stepmother became so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with a man named Arsenio. Though they were not married, […]
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (1070-1130) St. Isadore gives hope to those of us who will never build a church, convert the masses or have beatific visions and yet yearn to lead a blessed life. Isadore was a simple man and following his very modest path, has been recognized as the patron […]
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (Died 1st century) Matthias was not one of the original Apostles, although he was with Jesus from his baptism through the Ascension. It was after that when Peter proposed that the assembled disciples, who numbered about 120, nominate two men to replace Judas. They chose Joseph called […]
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (1917) The first apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children occurred on May 13, 1917, in the small village of Fatima in Portugal. She appeared six times to Lucia, 9, and her cousins Francisco, 8, and his sister Jacinta, 6, between May 13, 1917, and Oct. […]
Last Updated on August 28, 2020 by Editor At the Last Super. Jesus told his followers not to feel abandoned. He would not leave them orphans; He would always be with them through the gift of the Spirit who would dwell within all humanity. We are all the dwelling place of God’s Spirit, channels of […]
Last Updated on August 28, 2020 by Editor It is difficult to see it from here, I know, but trust me when I say this blessing is inscribed on the horizon. Is written on that far point you can hardly see. Is etched into a landscape whose contours you cannot know from here. All you […]
Last Updated on August 28, 2020 by Editor This week’s scriptures invite us to open our hearts to God’s indwelling Spirit. The following music has been chosen to strengthen your prayer and contemplation this week. “Spirit Song” “The Lone Wild Bird” The words of this old hymn place us in a bleak environment wherein we […]
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Editor (1866-1942) Leopold Mandic was a native of Croatia who joined the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained several years later despite several health problems. He could not speak loudly enough to preach publicly. For many years he also suffered from se vere arthritis, poor eyesight, and a stomach […]