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This is what Old Saint Nick looked like

It seems that a few year ago Italian anthropologists were able reconstruct the face of St. Nicolas by using his skull. You can read more about this effort  HERE and HERE. I found these comments quite interesting: Taking tangents from … Continue reading

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Saint of the Day – May 2

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 – May 1

Saint Philip, Apostle Saint James, Apostle Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and … Continue reading

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Saint of the Day – April 29

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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Saint of the Day – April 23

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

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

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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Saint of the Day – April 9

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian, martyr, 1945 (Commemoration) Who am I? Who am I? They often tell me I would step from my prison cell poised, cheerful and sturdy, like a nobleman from his country estate. Who am I? They often tell … Continue reading

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