Tag: Prayer for Today
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St Nikola
Featured Saint: Saint Nikola Tavelic (1340 (Approx) – 1391) St Nikola was born at Sibenik, Croatia. In his early Priesthood, he was one of a group of Franciscan Priests called to work as missionaries in Bosnia and who, over a twelve year period, successfully spread Christianity to many thousands. In 1384, he was again among…
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St Charles Borromeo
Featured Saint: St Charles Borromeo (1538 – 1584) St Charles was born the third son of six children into a very wealthy aristocratic family in Lombardy, Italy. At 12 he formally committed himself to following a religious life while at the same time his uncle bequeathed to him the future income from one of his…
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St Martin de Porres
Featured Saint: St Martin de Porres (1579 – 1639) St Martin was born in Lima, Peru. He was the illegitimate son of a nobleman and possibly an African woman slave. He had a younger sister but soon after her birth, their father abandoned them. He grew up in poverty with his mother who, unable to…
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All Souls Day
Today we honour and pray for the Souls of our ancestors, friends and relatives who have passed from this earthly life. The special occasion is commemorated by Christians and others alike. In addition to attending Mass or other services, it is common practice for people to visit the graveside or remembrance place of loved ones.…
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Feast of All Saints
Today is known as All Saints or All Hallows Day. It is celebrated by Christians across the world to commemorate those who have departed from this life and are already enjoying the rewards and joys of Heaven. As well as attendance at Mass or other services, many will place flowers and light candles on altars…
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St Wolfgang of Regensburg
Featured Saint: St Wolfgang of Regensburg (924 – 994) St Wolfgang was born into a Royal family and received a good education; attending the celebrated monastic school of Reichenau Abbey. At first, he became a teacher at the Cathedral School of Trier before joining the Benedictines. St Wolfgang was ordained a Priest by St Ulrich…
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St Alphonsus Rodriguez
Featured Saint: St Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532 – 1617) St Alphonsus was born the son of a wool merchant at Segovia, Spain. He received little education and worked for the family business. At 14, his father died so, his education ended and working at home with his mother took priority. At 26, he married and was…
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St Narcissus of Jerusalem
Featured Saint: St Narcissus of Jerusalem (2nd Century) St Narcissus was eighty years old when he was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem. The City had by then been rebuilt, following its destruction by the Romans. St Narcissus’ long period of office, was interrupted for several years when others attempted to destroy his integrity. He forgave his…
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Saints Simon & Jude
Featured Saints: Saints Simon and Jude (Died Approx. 64AD) Saints Simon and Jude were two of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles. St Simon is often referred to as Simon the Zealot which clearly distinguishes him from Simon Peter. Both are regularly mentioned in the New Testament. St Jude’s father was Clopas and his mother was Mary, cousin…