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Saint of the Day – May 2

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Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Commemoration) We were made “in the likeness of God.” But in course of time that image has become obscured, like a face on a very old portrait, dimmed with dust and dirt. When a portrait … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day – April 29

Posted on April 29, 2008 by admin

Catherine of Siena, theologian and servant of the poor, 1380 Everlasting God, who so kindled the flame of holy love in the heart of blessed Catherine of Siena, as she meditated on the passion of your Son our Savior, that … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Day – April 24

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The Martyrs of Armenia, 1915 Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyrs of Armenia triumphed over suffering and were faithful even unto death: Grant us, who now remember them in thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day – April 23

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Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 (Commemoration) Prayer O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that we, inspired by the devotion of your … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day – April 21

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Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, theologian, 1109 (Commemoration) From the Preface to the Proslogion: I have written the little work that follows… in the role of one who strives to raise his mind to the contemplation of God and one who … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day – April 19

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Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; renewer of the church (Commemoration) Laurentius Petri, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1573; renewer of the church (Commemoration) Almighty God, who by the hands of Olavus and Laurentius Petri gave to the people of Sweden the Scriptures and … Continue reading →

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