Category: Archived & Redirected
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Monthly Prayer Intentions (December 2016) 1. Child-Soldiers That we eliminate the scandal of child-soldiers in the world. 2. People of Europe That they rediscover the beauty, goodness and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to all life. Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be… Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your…
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Jesus on Hearing and Doing
Blessed John Vercelli (1205 Approx. – 1283) Blessed John was born in Mosso Santa Maria, Italy. He studied in Paris, Pavia and Vercelli. He joined the Dominicans in 1240 and was progressively appointed to higher roles within his Order; firstly, Prior of Bologna Monastery, then Prior Provincial and finally Master General. Blessed John was a…
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Jesus Calls Simon and Andrew
St Andrew The Apostle (Early 1st Century) St Andrew was born in Bethsaida, by the Sea of Galilee. His brother was Simon Peter. St Andrew preached and travelled afar following Jesus’ death. It’s not surprising, therefore, that he is the Patron Saint of many countries and Cities including Ukraine, Romania, Russia and Scotland. St Andrews…
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The Mission of the Seventy Two
St John of Montecorvino (1247 – 1328) St John was born in Campania, Italy. He was bright and well educated. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he devoted his entire life to the Eastern Missions in India and China. He often travelled and worked alone, preaching and converting. St John was held in high regard…
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Healing the Centurion’s Servant
St James of the Marches (1391 Approx. – 1476) St James was born into a poor family in Monteprandone, Italy. He studied under the guidance of his uncle, a Priest. He went to the University of Perugia and obtained a degree in Canon and Civil Law. Following a short teaching position and other roles, he…
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Jesus Warns, “Be Ready”
St Francis Anthony Fasani (1681 – 1742) St Francis was born in Lucera, Italy. He was educated in local schools and extended his studies in the Town Friary where he professed his religious vows. Following further Theological studies at Assisi, he was ordained a Priest in 1705 and remained there for another two years. He later…
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Jesus Warns, “Don’t Worry”
St Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769 – 1852) St Rose was born the second of seven daughters and one son, into a wealthy family in Grenoble, France. She contacted smallpox in childhood which left her partially scarred. She was educated in a local monastery and then privately, in the family Chateau. At 19, St Rose secretly…
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The Parable of the Fig Tree
St Catherine of Alexandria (282 – 305) St Catherine was the beautiful daughter and scholar of a pagan King and Queen, who ruled Alexandria in Egypt. At about fourteen, following a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Catherine converted to Christianity and gave herself in mystical marriage to Jesus. Her beliefs and actions influenced…
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The Arrival of the Son of Man
St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions (1795 – 1839) St Andrew was born into a poor pagan family in Bac-Ninh, North Vietnam. At 12yrs, his family moved to Hanoi, the capital city, to find work. There they found food and shelter among Christians. St Andrew was able to pursue an education and chose to be baptised…
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Persecution of the Disciples
St Columbanus (543 – 615) St Columbanus was born in County Meath, Ireland. He was educated locally and furthered his studies in multiple Irish communities. St Columbanus remained in Ireland until his forties and then travelled to France and Italy. There he established many monasteries, attracting large numbers of vocations to his monastic life and…