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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast Day: August 15 The formal declaration of the dogma of the Assumption, though written by Pope Pius XII, was brought about, in large part, because of the intense Marian devotion of everyday Catholics. Devotion… read more
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day: July 26 Even at the age of twelve, it was clear that St. Simon Stock was unique. It is said that, at that age, he lived as a hermit in a hollowed tree trunk, before becoming a preacher and, later, general… read more
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St. Anne Feast Day: July 26 Louis Guimont was healed the moment he placed three stones on the foundation of what would become the site of the shrine of St. Anne. A townsman of Beaupre, Guimont suffered from rheumatism, but had a deep devotion to the … read more
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St. James Feast Day: July 25 At first glance, the two images look nothing alike. One, a man on horseback, uses his sword to strike a fatal blow to a fearful looking man, crouching below. The other: a peaceful pilgrim standing with staff in … read more
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Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque Feast Day: June 6 Striving to share in the sadness of Christ when he was abandoned by his apostles, Sister Margaret, Apostle of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, would lay face down on the floor in prayer during her Holy Hour. Even … read more
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St. Thomas MoreFeast Day: June 22 An exceptional lawyer who embraced a philosophy of compassion and equality, Thomas More was a Londoner and devout Catholic. Originally drawn to monastic life, his father ordered him to get married and his… read more
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St. BonifaceFeast Day: June 5 Armed with a papal letter and the formidable seal of the leader of the Franks, Boniface the scholar dauntlessly declared war on the traditions of the Norse gods in 722. Wielding an axe, he once fearlessly attacked the… read more
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St. Joan of ArcFeast Day: May 30 Fearlessly charging into battle beneath a white and gold banner emblazoned with holy icons, Joan of Arc holds a remarkable place in history as well as the hearts of the faithful. Born on the feast of the Epiphany… read more
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Saint Philip NeriFeast Day: May 26 Known for his wisdom, spontaneity, and extraordinary sense of humor, Philip Neri is a perfect fit for being the patron saint of joy. As a young boy growing up in Florence during the 1500s, he developed a delightful sense of humor… read more
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Julian of NorwichFeast Day: May 13 Julian found herself standing on death’s door in May 1373, when she was only 30 years old. It was a time of social upheaval, revolts, and the Black Death. Julian described herself as “a simple creature&… read more
