Saint of the Day for 14 September: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Christian feast celebrating Christ's victory over death
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Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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Easter…
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Works of Mercy
Saint of the Day for 13 September: St John Chrysostom
St John Chrysostom: the life and works of one of the most important Church fathers
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St John Chrysostom…
My HIC SUM in Assisi As Ambassador of the Works of Mercy
Two months spent in Torchiagina Parish, welcomed by the Capuchin Sisters of the Immaculate of Lourdes
I began my…
Saint of the Day for 12 September: Most Holy Name of Mary
The Most Holy Name of Mary: a mystery of love and mercy
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Most Holy Name of Mary
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Mary's love for…
Saint of the Day for 11 September: Saints Proto and Hyacinth
Saints Proto and Hyacinthus: Roman martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their faith
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Saints Proto and…
Saint of the Day for 10 September: St Nicholas of Tolentino
St Nicholas of Tolentino: an Augustinian friar, thaumaturge and protector of the souls in purgatory
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St…
Saint of the Day for 09 September: St Peter Claver
St Peter Claver: an example of charity and compassion
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Peter Claver
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Priest
Birth
25 July 1580,…
Sunday XXIV Year B – Making oneself a servant like the Servant
Readings: Is 50:5-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
The First Reading (Is 50:5-9) introduces us to the “man of sorrows…
The Spiritual Works of Mercy – Forgiving Offenses
The Works of Mercy recommended by the Church do not have priority over one another, but all are of equal importance…
Saint of the Day for 08 September: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary, the Mother of God, born to fulfil the mission of mercy
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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