27 Jan – Memorial for St. Angela Merici, virgin St. Angela Merici (1474-1540) became a Franciscan tertiary at the age of 15. She received a vision telling her that she would inspire devout women in their vocation. In Crete, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she was struck blind. Her friends wanted to return... Continue Reading →
27 September, Saturday — The Value of Suffering
Sep 27 – Memorial for St. Vincent de Paul, Priest St. Vincent (1581-1660) spent four years with the Franciscan friars getting an education. He was taken captive by Turkish pirates and sold into slavery, then freed when he converted one of his owners to Christianity. He started organisations to help the poor, nursed the sick,... Continue Reading →
8 July, Friday — Suffering for Christ is a commitment backed up by salvation
Friday of Week 14 in Ordinary Time Hos 14:2-10Mt 10:16-23 “You will be hated by all men on account of my name; but the man who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Persecution exists in various forms; some are emotional, intrinsic and situational, while others transform into violence, faith mutilation, and damning brutal... Continue Reading →
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