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Sundays and Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials |
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May 31 |
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity |
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of Saint Jude Church. Read
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Reflect on the Trinity
for the ride home. |
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Faith formation on the
Trinity. |
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The origin of
Trinity
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June 3 |
Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga,martyr, and his companions, martyrs |
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He is the patron of youth and Catholic
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June 6 |
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ |
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St. Thomas Aquinas composed five hymns for this feast, which
still remain part of the Church's treasury:
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Why is this
sacrament called Eucharist? Get more info in the
Catechism. |
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June 13, 2010 |
Eleventh
Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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Saturday, June 19 |
Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus |
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"There is in
the Sacred Heart the symbol and express image of the infinite love of Jesus
Christ which moves us to love in return." Pope Leo XIII
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Learn about
devotion
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on this solemn feast. |
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See
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June 20, 2010 |
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
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Send an
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Tuesday, June 22 |
Optional Memorial of St. Thomas More |
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"I die the king's good servant, and God's
first." Read more
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Use the
Center for Thomas More Studies to explore his life and studies. |
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Check out the St. Thomas More
Website to see his biography, portraits from the London gallery,
photographs of London places associated with St. Thomas More, his
writings including Utopia, places named after More, and
other related Websites. |
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Use the
Center for Thomas More Studies to explore his life and studies. |
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Watch the film
A Man for
All Seasons, awarded the Best Picture of 1966. |
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Wed., June 23 |
On the eve of the Birth of St. John the
Baptist, leave your
porchlight on. |
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Thursday, June 24 |
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist |
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Click again on the picture to
magnify,
and notice
the
words that his father
is writing down.
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Lk 1:57-66
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It is no accident this feast is appointed
after the summer solstice when the sun agrees to decrease (reminiscent of
John 3:30), diametrically opposite to the day six months from now, Dec. 24, when the
earth's journey around the sun brings increasing light. |
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St. John is called the
Forerunner. |
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Read about the
custom of setting bonfires for this day. |
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In Poland, wreaths (Wianki)
with lit candles are sent down the rivers. See
video. |
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Observe this day with a BBQ
or sparklers to light up the night. Read
more. |
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Serve some wild food today, like
locusts with honey and more
recipes and activities. |
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"What name is this child?,"
they asked. They were surprised at the answer:
Lk 1:57-66
Here is a
puzzle
based on
that story and
additional puzzles for the young and those
who are young at heart. (Some
overlap exists between these two puzzle links.)
See a
modern work of art of this biblical moment. |
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Send an
iconogram. |
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View biblical
artwork depicting John as a child, as well as life in
later years. |
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June 27, 2010 |
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time |
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Tuesday, June 29 |
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles |
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This is what you are likely
to see outside a Macedonian church after the Liturgy today. |
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more customs around the world. |
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See
recipes, activities, and prayers to celebrate this day.
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After 2 millennia, what does
St. Paul still have to offer us? Check it out
HERE. |
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Read an
excerpt from a sermon by St. Augustine for this feast. |
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Additional
links for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. |
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Why are Sts. Peter and
Paul shown embracing in the icon to the left? |
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Read the 2008
homily of Pope Benedict XVI for the answer.
(On this Feast Day those who have been named by the Pope in the previous church
year as archbishops receive the primary symbol of their office, the pallium.) |
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Wed., June 30 |
Optional Memorial of the First Holy
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The first martyrs of Rome
died
horrible deaths under Nero, as well as under later emperors. In the painting to the
left, they are fed to lions and burned as human torches.
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Serve a crown cake or a recipe originating from
Rome. See
more ideas and learn about the history of this feast. Pray
for those who are persecuted for their faith in current times.
The appointed First Reading (no surprise) for this feast day
is from the book of Romans:
Romans 8, 31-39.
The Gospel is Jesus' prophesy in
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Christian Martyrs' Last Prayer, 1883
by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904).
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Saturday, July 3 |
Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle |
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Incredulity of
St. Thomas,
by Caravaggio
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St. Gregory the Great: "Thomas' unbelief has benefited our faith
more than the belief of the other disciples; it is because he attained
faith through physical touch that we are confirmed in the faith beyond
all doubt...." Read
more. |
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Send the picture to the left as an
e-card.
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See
other images of
the event that made St. Thomas famous, although he should also be known for his great
courage. Find out
why. |
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pictures
and biographies of St. Thomas. |
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July 4, 2010 |
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time |
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Image provided courtesy of
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Send an
e-card to celebrate Independence Day. |
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July 11, 2010 |
Fifteenth Sunday of
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Wednesday, July 14 |
Memorial of Blessed Kateri
Tekakwitha, Virgin |
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and see why she's holding a turtle. |
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Learn about her amazing life story, how to pronounce her name, and how to make Mohawk corn bread
(Go to the
recipe link) and
more. |
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See additional images, prayers, and
spirituality of this
Lily of the Mohawks and Flower of the Algonguins. |
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Thursday, July 15 |
Memorial
of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Bishop and Doctor |
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This great medieval Franciscan thinker was
called Doctor Seraphicus.
Why? |
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Read Journey of the Mind Into God
translated
HERE. |
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Read
The Life of St. Bonaventure published by the
parish of St. Bonaventure, Bagnoregio, Italy |
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Saturday, July 17 |
Begin a
novena to St. Anne (Jesus' grandma) today and end on
her feast, July 26. |
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July 18, 2010 |
Sixteenth Sunday of
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Thursday, July 22 |
Optional Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene |
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Mary Magdalene is the patron
saint of Anguiano, Spain. If you are there after mass today, you can watch men twirl down
flights of steps on stilts performing the Danza de los Zancos (Stilt Dance) to
bagpipes and drums. Learn
more about this tradition, believed to date back to the 15th
century. See a
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She is called the Apostle to the
Apostles. Read
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Sing
Mary, First One to the Tomb today. (Click
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Mary Magdalene and the red egg is depicted to the left.
Read about the
legend. |
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She could well be the patron saint of the
slandered. Read
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Friday, July 23 |
Optional Memorial of St. Bridget of
Sweden |
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vision of St. Bridget during the Eucharist. Click again to magnify once
more. |
She enjoyed
mystical visions such as the one depicted on the left. |
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Send an
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Read her
biography. |
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She is a
co-patroness of Europe along with St. Catherine of Sienna and
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St. Edith Stein. |
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Saturday, July 24 |
Since medieval times, in honor of the
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people today will be walking or cycling "The
Way of St. James" across northern Spain, following the footsteps of such early
pilgrims as St. Godric of Norfolk, St. Francis of Assisi, and Lorenzo de
Medici to the Santiago de Compostela. (Learn
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To find out more about this custom, read
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Cycling through time on the Camino de Santiago.
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See one contemporary pilgrim's photos on the
The Way of
St. James |
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Get
help
in planning a trip or take a
photo tour. |
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Learn about the
history of this pilgrimage. |
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Join the many who take up this walk, singing
the lyrics to
The Road to Santiago by the Celtic musician Heather Dale. (Click
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July 25, 2010 |
Seventeenth Sunday of
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When July 25 does not fall on a Sunday the Church celebrates the
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Monday, July 26 |
Memorial of Sts. Anne and
Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
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Since this is the feast of Jesus' grandparents, it is a grand day to
honor anyone who is a grandparent. Send them an
e-card. |
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St. Anne is a patron saint of France and Canada.
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Anne de Beaupré in Quebec, Canada and take a
video tour. |
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Thursday, July 29 |
Memorial of St. Martha |
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Compare the
sisters
Martha
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Mary, Faith vs. Contemplation. |
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Read another
comparison by
St. Bruno of Segni or by
St. Augustine. |
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Martha is a patron
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give them a day
off out of the kitchen. After all, Martha herself expected
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everyone to pitch
in with the cooking. Read
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Sing
I Am the
Bread of Life expressing Martha's confession of faith. |
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Learn about the
Legend of St. Martha and the Dragon |
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Saturday, July 31 |
Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest |
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Read his
biography. |
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Find out
what can happen when you read lives of the saints |
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(such as on Web Sites like the one you are on
now). |
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Hug a
Jesuit
today or send out an
e-hug. |
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Learn about
Ignatian
Spirituality. Get
spiritual readings, |
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resources for prayer, a
daily examination of conscience, |
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August 1, 2010 |
Eighteenth Sunday of
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Wed., August 4 |
Memorial
of Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests |
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He is the Curé d’Ars
(the parish priest or curate of the village of Ars). Read
more. |
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life story reminds us that with God all things are possible. |
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"Prayer is the inner bath of love into which
the soul plunges itself." |
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Read these excerpts from some of his
sermons. Read his
writings. |
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He was a great confessor. Celebrate his day
with this sacrament. Here's
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Friday, August 6 |
Feast of the
Transfiguration of the Lord |
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What does this feast teach us? Read
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August 8, 2010 |
Nineteenth Sunday of
Ordinary Time |
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The
Faithful and Wise Steward by Jan Luyken
from
Luke 12:41-48
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Tuesday, August 10 |
Feast of St. Lawrence of Rome, deacon and martyr |
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The
Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Bernini.
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Find out
why he is the patron saint of rotisserie chefs and those who
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Watch the fireworks on the
Feast of St Lawrence in Vittoriosa, Malta |
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The fishing community of
Goa, India celebrates the opening of the season every year on his feast day. |
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Wed., August 11 |
Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi,
virgin |
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Read the
story of her life and her
writings. |
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Her vow to live in poverty is
movie making material. See a
clip from the movie Brother Sun Sister Moon, where Clare
embraces the way of life of St. Francis, who shears her beautiful hair.
Her own order is described in the
Rule of Clare, approved in 1235. |
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This 13th century "Clare-voiant"
is the patron saint of television. Near the end of her life, the Mass
was broadcast on the wall of her cell when she was too sick to
attend. Read
more. |
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e-card to celebrate her feast. |
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Sat., August 14 |
Memorial of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest and martyr |
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In the Auschwitz death camp, a prisoner was
missing. To discourage further escapes, the Nazis picked ten men to
starve to death. One of those selected was a married man with young
children. Fr. Kolbe volunteered to take his place. In the cell, he led
the other men in songs and prayer. Read
more of this fascinating story. |
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“Courage, my sons. Don’t
you see that we are leaving on a mission? They pay our fare in the
bargain. What a piece of good luck! The thing to do now is to pray well
in order to win as many souls as possible. Let us, then, tell the
Blessed Virgin that we are content, and that she can do with us anything
she wishes” (after arrested)
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"A single act of love
makes the soul return to life."
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The
story of his life is heroic throughout. |
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He is the patron saint of drug addicts, the
imprisoned, and the pro-life movement. |
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e-card. |
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August 15, 2010 |
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
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Sacristy-Ceiling:
Our Lady of the Angels, San Francisco El Grande by Antonio
da
Contreras Click on
the picture
to
view a larger image and
see a gallery of artwork on the assumption of
Mary. |
Assumption feast history, information, prayers, resources, traditions, &
more |
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More than the teaching whereby the Church assumes Mary is in
heaven. See
more. |
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Suggested
activities
for families as well as prayers and devotions. |
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Reflections on the scripture readings appointed for this day. |
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The feast has been celebrated under various names (Commemoration,
Dormition, Passing, Assumption) from at least the fifth or sixth
century. See
more. |
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Check out recipes, prayers, activities and a library of resources. |
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Read
documents, articles, prayers, hymns, and more. |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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Fri., August 20 |
Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot and doctor of the Church |
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He earned the title "man of the century"
(the 12th century). Read
more. |
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See a gallery
of images of this saint. |
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You can read his book On Loving God online
here |
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Pray the
Memorare today, often attributed to St. Bernard |
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Learn more about the
Cistercian Order
he
founded. |
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Listen to
hymns
written that he composed. |
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Sat., August 21 |
Memorial
of Saint Pius X, pope |
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First communicants should thank St. Pius X
today, who issued decrees on early Communion at age 7 instead of 12 or
14. Read
more. |
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Celebrate his day by attending Mass and
receiving Communion. He might best be
remembered for promoting daily reception of this Sacrament.
Read
more. |
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August 22, 2010 |
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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Activities to help
you prepare for these readings for
families or
groups. |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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More
links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study. |
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Tuesday, August 24 |
Memorial of St. Bartholomew the apostle |
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The Apostle Saint Bartholomew by Matteo di
Giovanni.
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Read
why this apostle is the patron saint of tanners. |
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He was a close companion of another apostle. Find out
which one. |
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Bartholomew is an
apostle of healing. |
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Bar-Tholomew name means "son of Tolomai" (Ptolemy), which
suggests this was not his given name, but a family name. Some
scholars believe his given name was
Nathanael. Here is more
evidence. |
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Fri., August 27 |
Memorial of St. Monica |
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She is the mother of St. Augustine (whose
feast day is tomorrow), for whom she
prayed steadfastly until his conversion. Read the
story of her patient love. |
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She is the patron saint of abuse victims,
alcoholics, disappointing children, and
more. |
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Read the
description of her death in her son's famous "Confessions" |
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Send an
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Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight. I do not know what
there is now for me to do or why I am still here, all my hopes in this
world being now fulfilled. - Saint Monica,
about the conversion of
Augustine
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Sat, August 28 |
Memorial of St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church |
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view a larger image,
and access more icons,
works, and links about
this popular saint. |
He is one of the
four key doctors of the
Western Church. Another of these doctors has his feast day
six days from now and was his
contemporary. |
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I will suggest a means whereby you can praise God all day long, if you
wish. Whatever you do, do it well, and you have praised God. -
Saint
Augustine |
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Conquer yourself and the world lies at your feet. -
Saint
Augustine |
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Read his complete
works. |
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August 29, 2010 |
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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Activities to help
you prepare for these readings for
families or
groups. |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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More
links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study. |
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Friday, Sept. 3 |
Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church |
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He is one of the
four key doctors of the
Western Church. Read
more. |
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Listen to
Gregorian chant today. |
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Read
The Life of St. Gregory from the Golden Legend. |
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See the collection of St. Gregory's
writings in the
Catholic Culture Library. |
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Sept. 5, 2010 |
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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Activities to help
you prepare for these readings for
families or
groups. |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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More
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Sat., Sept. 8 |
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary |
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This feast is nine months after the feast of
her Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8. |
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Which date
was appointed first? Click
HERE to find out. |
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Only two saints in heaven make the cut of
having their birthday on the church's calendar. The
other is celebrated six months
before Jesus' nativity. |
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Celebrate with some
family
activities. |
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Get additional ideas for
hymns, prayers, recipes, and more. |
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Send the picture to the left as an
e-card.
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Sat., Sept. 11 |
Remembrance of
Terrorist Attacks on the
U.S. (2001) |
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view a larger image. |
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Send an
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Sept. 12, 2010 |
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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Activities to help
you prepare for these readings for
families or
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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More
links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study. |
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Monday, Sept. 13 |
Memorial
of St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church |
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"Chrysostom" is his nickname, meaning
golden-mouthed. He is considered the greatest preacher ever heard in
a Christian pulpit. Read
more. |
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See a collection of some of his
homilies. |
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Here are
even more
homilies. (Scroll to John Chrysostom on the page.) |
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He is one of the four great doctors of the
Eastern Church. Read
more. |
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Tuesday, Sept. 14 |
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross |
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e-card. |
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See
activities, prayers, and recipes for this feast. |
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A family activity by
Maria
von Trapp: discuss
carrying our own crosses. |
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See prayers, additional ideas for family
celebration and
more. |
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Wednesday, Sept. 15 |
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows |
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Pray the Stabat Mater
devotion today. |
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See the
Seven Sorrows of Our Lady in the back of St. Jude Church |
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Thursday, Sept. 16 |
Memorial of St. Pope Cornelius, martyr and St. Bishop Cyprian, martyr |
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Read the
story of these two contemporaries. |
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Read St. Cyprian's
words to the early martyrs
of Rome. |
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They are both mentioned in the
Roman canon, Eucharistic Prayer 1 |
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Daily
Scripture Readings |