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Pope Cornelius and Bishop Cyprian are Examples for this Age of Martyrs Watch

Image of The blessed Cyprian suffered martyrdom on 14 September, under the emperors Valerian and Gallienus, but in the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honor and glory for ever. Amen.

God and his angels look down upon us; Christ, who looks on as we do battle in the contest of faith. What great dignity and glory are ... continue reading

Feast of St Augustine of Hippo: Defender of Truth Watch

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If there is any message which can be drawn from St. Augustine's life, and there are many, it is the message of repentance and conversion. ... continue reading

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Reminds Us that 'Love Is Sufficient of Itself' Watch

Image of Bernard of Clairvaux, Doctor of the Church

It is true that the creature loves less because she is less. But if she loves with her whole being, nothing is lacking where everything is ... continue reading

Saint Clare Shows Us How The Path of Simplicity Can Lead To A Greater Love for Christ

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We learn from St. Clare both the importance of giving one's life to Christ as well as the sublime, eternal rewards of doing so. When we ... continue reading

Saint Alphonsus Liguori and the Chains of Love Watch

Image of Alphonsus Liguori, is the founder of the Redemptorist community. n the constitution of the community we read these words: Strong in faith, rejoicing in hope, burning with charity, on fire with zeal, in humility of heart and persevering in prayer, Redemptorists as apostolic men and genuine disciples of St. Alphonsus follow Christ the Redeemer with hearts full of joy; denying themselves and always ready to undertake what is demanding, they share in the mystery of Christ and proclaim it in Gospel simplicity of life and language, that they may bring to people plentiful redemption. (Constitution #20)

Since God knew that man is enticed by favors, he wished to bind him to his love by means of his gifts: - I want to catch men with the ... continue reading

Was St. Christopher a real saint? A new perspective

Image of Is St. Christopher real? Only you can decide for yourself.

Is Saint Christopher a real saint? This is a question debated by fans -and detractors of the historic figure of St. Christopher. ... continue reading

Does your marriage need help? St. Rita knows...

Image of St. Rita is the patron saint of difficult causes.

Today is the feast day of St. Rita, who is the patroness of impossible causes, especially rough marriages and cases of domestic abuse. LOS ... continue reading

St. Eugene de Mazenod who cared for the poorest Watch

Image of St. Eugene organized the Oblates of Mary Immaculate to care for the world's poor.

Today's saint of the day is St. Eugene de Mazenod, who was born in France during the era of the French Revolution and lived through ... continue reading

St. Dymphna, patron of those with mental afflictions, pray for us! Watch

Image of The National Shrine of St. Dymphna at St. Mary Parish in Massillon, Ohio, USA.

St. Dymphna is our Saint of the Day. Dymphna is a 7th century Irish saint, often invoked against mental illness. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ... continue reading

Saint Matthias, an outsider welcomed in

Image of St. Matthias was welcomed in from the outside. We are invited to do the same for others.

Catholic Online's saint of the day is St. Matthias. Matthias is the apostle who replaced Judas after his betrayal and suicide. The ... continue reading

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