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Category Archives: Saints: Stories & Symbols
The Popes’ guts, martyrdom and YOU
Today is the Feast of Sts. Vincent and Anastasius. Their church Rome is of interest. It faces the famous Trevi fountain. It is the place where the entrails of lots of Popes were kept. You read that right. Back in … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Martyrs, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged martyrdom, Vincent and Athanasius
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31 December: St. Melania the Younger
Happy Feast of St. Melania the Younger. St. Melania was a Roman saint, and “Desert Mother” who died in Jerusalem on this day in 439. She is the grandaughter of St. Melania the Elder. Melania married young. After their children … Continue reading
Pres. @realDonaldTrump ‘s Proclamation on 850th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket
Pres. Trump issued a proclamation for the 850th anniversary of the Martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket. Note, that in this proclamation, Pres. Trump mentions Card. Zen and the plight of Christians under the Communists. WhiteHouse.gov Proclamation on 850th Anniversary of … Continue reading
Posted in Religious Liberty, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged Pres. Trump, St. Thomas Becket
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The amazing miracle story of St. Juan Diego! And ACTION ITEM! Let’s pray for a miracle, the annihilation of the Wuhan Devil, COVID
Remember… If we do not believe in miracles, we do not ask for them. If we do not ask for them, they will not be granted. We are not alone: the Church Militant and the Church Triumphant are closely knit, … Continue reading
Posted in ACTION ITEM!, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged beatification, COVID-1984, John Paul II, miracle, St. Juan Diego
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ADVENTCAzT 2020 02: “The wonders of creation are a mystical ladder that leads us to God.”
Here is ADVENTCAzT 02, for Monday in the 1st Week of Advent. Fr. John Zuhlsdorf · ADVENTCAzT 2020 02: “The wonders of creation are a mystical ladder that leads us to God.” These 5 minute offerings are a token of … Continue reading
LIVE VIDEO – 25 Nov – 1200h CST – Traditional Latin Mass – St Catherine of Alexandria (Exorcism re: election/vote results)
Daily, I live-stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Standard Time (= UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). (Check out LatinMass.live) Today: St Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr Prayers Added: For patience After Mass: Exorcism against Satan and Fallen … Continue reading
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St. Gertrude and the Purgatory Prayer
Sometimes I get questions about certain practices or prayers. Someone might find a slip of paper saying, “Pray this and X will happen.” Some will ask me about prayers that receive X number of days off of Purgatory. There is … Continue reading
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22 October: Sts. Nunilo and Alodia! Virgins and Martyrs
Last year at this time I was in the Vatican gardens. I saw the “Peace Tree” where an Imam recited a sutra from the Koran intended to claim the Vatican for Allah. Nope. I said some very harsh things to … Continue reading
REVIEW: Beautiful book on the female martyrs of the Roman Canon!
When I was living in Rome, I made a point to visit or, if possible, say Mass at churches or altars in Rome dedicated to all the saints of the Roman Canon. Every day, since I read the Traditional Latin … Continue reading
CQ CQ CQ – 10 October 1982 – anniversary of canonization of Patron Saint of #HamRadio Operators
This comes a little late in the day, but on 10 October in 1982 John Paul II canonized St. Maximilian Kolbe. Paul VI had beatified him as a confessor, but JP2 canonized him as a martyr. St. Maximilian’s case is … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio, Modern Martyrs, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged Ham radio, St. Maximilian Kolbe
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29 Sept: St. Michael, Angels, and chapel veils
In these days of The Present Crisis a few bishops took a step towards sanity and asked their people once again to pray the St. Michael Prayer after Mass. I think we should bring the Leonine Prayers back… all of … Continue reading
17 September – St. Robert Bellarmine – Doctor and Pot Scrubber of the Church
Today, 17 September, is the anniversary of the death of St. Robert Bellarmine, “hammer of heretics”. In the traditional calendar he is celebrated on 13 May. This mighty Doctor was a true Jesuit. He was a scholar, a good teacher, … Continue reading
30 August – Feast of St. Margaret Clitherow.
Today is the Feast of the “Pearl of York”, St. Margaret Clitherow, an English martyr, killed horribly by pressing in 1586. She helped priests, which brought the terrible death they inflicted on her on 25 March, “Lady Day” which was … Continue reading
Chalice used for target practice by Islamic militants displayed to raise awareness of persecuted Christians
From CNA: Chalice shot by ISIS militants to be displayed in Spanish churches CNA Staff, Aug 28, 2020 / 06:11 pm MT (CNA).- As part of an effort to remember and pray for persecuted Christians, several churches in the Diocese … Continue reading
21 August – LIVE VIDEO Traditional Latin Mass – 1200h CDT (GMT/UTC -5): St. Jane de Chantal, Widow and Foundress
Daily, I live-stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Daylight Time (= GMT/UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). Today: St. Jane de Chantal, Widow, Foundress Prayers Added: For the sick, near to death After Mass: Prayer in time pf pandemic … Continue reading
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14 August – LIVE VIDEO Traditional Latin Mass – 1200h CDT (GMT/UTC -5): Vigil of the Assumption (St. Maximillian Kolbe)
Daily, I live-stream a Traditional Latin Mass at NOON Central Daylight Time (= GMT/UTC -5 and ROME 1900h). Today: Vigil of the Assumption Prayers Added: St. Maximillian Kolbe After Mass: Exorcism Against Satan and Fallen Angels Will you please tell … Continue reading
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Tagged Feast of the Assumption, St. Maximilian Kolbe
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#CQ – 14 Aug -St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest, martyr, #HamRadio operator, intercede for the Fishwrap! #SP3RN
Today, 14 August, is the Vigil of the Assumption. It is also the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest put to death at Auschwitz. St. Maximilian Kolbe, has a special relevance for Catholic media. Today, dear readers, say … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged Ham radio, St. Maximilian Kolbe, ZedNet
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A great piece about St. Damien of Molokai and a couple thoughts about AOC
Not long ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14 – aka AOC), said that a statue in the US Capitol of St. Damien of Molokai, was part of a “white supremecist culture”. What a foolishly ignorant thing to say. AOC … Continue reading
Posted in Linking Back, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged Chad Pecknold, St. Damien of Molokai
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Notes about how the relics of the Old Testament Maccabees martyrs reached Rome
This is an interesting day liturgically. It is the Feast of the Holy Maccabees, Old Testament Martyrs, and it is also the Feast of St. Peter in Chains associated with the Basilica of St. Peter ad vincula in Rome. The … Continue reading
22 July: Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
In 2016, the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by the great Robert Card. Sarah, issued a decree making – for the Novus Ordo, mind you – what was the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene into … Continue reading
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Saints: Stories & Symbols
Tagged St. Mary Magdalene
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