Today the church celebrates The Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. O God, who taught the whole world through the preaching of the Blessed Apostle Paul, draw us, we pray, near to You through the example of him, whose conversion we celebrate today. And so make us witnesses to Your truth in the world. […]
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The Feast of Saint Agnes
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Agnes, a beautiful lady killed at a very young age. Although not much is known about Saint Agnes, she was martyred sometime after the year 250. This beautiful young girl died around the age of 12. Although Saint Agnes was killed at a young age she continues […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, Jesus Christ
Today the church officially ends the Christmas season with the celebration of The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. Unlike ourselves, Jesus wasn’t baptized because he needed to be forgiven, or washed clean of sin, because Jesus never sinned. Rather, Jesus’ baptism was a sign that He is willing to take His […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating the final Saturday of Christmas
Today the church celebrates Saturday, a Christmas weekday between the Feast of the Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. Let us pray. Almighty ever-living God, who were pleased to shine forth with new light, through the coming of Your only begotten Son, grant we pray that just as He was pleased to share our […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Raymond of Peñafort
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Raymond of Peñafort, who happens to be my patron saint, because I am Raymond after my father. It’s always a good thing to know the feast day of your patron saint. Saint Raymond died in the year 1275 at the age of 99. He succeeded Saint Dominic […]
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