Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr. Blaise was a 4th Century bishop who was martyred under the persecution of Licinius. He was the bishop of Sebastian Armenia and is associated with the healing of throats. “Many of you I know have had your throats blessed on the Feast of […]
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The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Today the church celebrates The Feast of the Presentation, a feast that had its origin in the 4th Century in Jerusalem, and was celebrated in Rome by the 5th Century. It was originally called, in Greek, “The Feast of the Meeting,” and is also known as Candlemas because today is the day on which all […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Today on this January 28th, the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church. Thomas Aquinas, who died in 1274, is called ‘the angelic doctor.’ He wrote the Summa Theologica, and authored hymns. He is the patron of Catholic schools, colleges and universities. He is also the patron of […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Angela Merici
Today on this January 27th, the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Angela Merici. Angela Merici who died in 1540 was born in Russia, and orphaned at age 10. She is the foundress of the Ursulines, the first teaching order, especially for poor, young girls. She sought to re-evangelize families through the education of future […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saints Timothy & Titus
Today the church celebrates The Feasts of Saints Timothy and Titus, both bishops of the early church. May we offer a prayer today for our own bishop and pastors, and for all our parish staff and ministers, that they may be inspired by the examples of Bishops Timothy and Titus. Let us pray. Lord Jesus You […]
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