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- Midwest St. Michael on 3 Sept – Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ. – Rest peace Mankus Chrysokalamus!: ““Lawyer is entirely justified in both his praise of Fr. Mankowski as well as in his scorn for his Jesuit…”
- on From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 26-07-22 – Fr Kevin caught embezzling: “Despite the bishop’s weaknesses for food, comfort, and for finding the easy way out, he doesn’t really approve of heretical…”
- on 3 Sept – Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ. – Rest peace Mankus Chrysokalamus!: “I have been really slow on the uptake here – e.g., not yet having read “the Thematic framework, the Preparatory…”
- on 3 Sept – Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ. – Rest peace Mankus Chrysokalamus!: “Eternal Rest, Fr. Mankowski. The martyrs of Georgia, who will be beatified this October are a wonderful example to the…”
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Category Archives: Saints: Stories & Symbols
14 August – St. Maximilian Kolbe : priest, martyr, ham. Also, the 3rd path to beatification: “Oblatio Vitae”
Today, 14 August, is the Vigil of the Assumption (purple). It is also the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe (red), a Franciscan priest put to death at Auschwitz. St. Maximilian Kolbe, has a special relevance for Catholic media. Today, dear … Read More →
11 August: Feast of St. Philomena
My good friend Fr. Finigan – His Hermeneuticalness – posted about St. Philomena some time ago, which he links here. Happy feast of Saint Philomena. Here’s an article I wrote about her cultus a few years ago: “Saint Philomena, a … Read More →
26 July: Fr. Jacques Hamel, martyred 8 years ago in France
Begone, Satan,’ were the last words of Catholic priest Jacques Hamel, who was assassinated on this day eight years ago by Islamic State terrorists while celebrating Mass at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray church in Rouen, France. pic.twitter.com/sV8hMpBulk — Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) July 26, … Read More →
17 July – St. Vincent de Paul, confessor… and slave… really
Did you know that Vincent was once an arrogant climber who was ordained at 19 years old? Did you know that St. Vincent de Paul was captured by pirates and sold into slavery for a couple of years? His last … Read More →
17 July: Martyres of Compiègne: “Terror is nothing more than speedy, severe and inflexible justice; it is thus an emanation of virtue.”
Happy Feast of Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and Companions, the Martyrs of Compiègne. Carmelites. In 1794, the Place de la Nation on the east side of Paris was called the Place du Trône-Renversé… Toppled Throne Square. In 1792 a … Read More →
9 July: St. Veronica Giuliani – amazing saint – MOVIE
Today is the Feast of a saint about whom, when Padre Pio learned of her and her writings, said, “Someone who understands me.” This is in Italian with subtitles. You will be riveted, so that’s okay. This is super hard … Read More →
23 June – Vigil of St. John – solstices and snails, bonfires and witch burnings
It is nice to have as your Patron the great Baptist, for I get two feasts a year, his Nativity and his Beheading. For the Vigil of St. John (today, as I write even thought it is the 5th Sunday … Read More →
Daily Rome Shot 1052 – St. Benedict Medal info
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which … Read More →
14 June – Elisha, Old Testament Prophet: This bears attention!
Today is the commemoration of St. Elisha, prophet, called also Eliseus. He was the disciple of Elijah (1 Kings 19:1-21). When Elijah was about to be taken up to heaven in the fiery chariot, Elisha asked for a double portion … Read More →
13 June: St. Anthony of Padua, Confessor and Doctor
COLLECT (Novus Ordo): Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui populo tuo beatum Antonium praedicatorem insignem dedisti, eumque in necessitatibus intercessorem, concede, ut, eius auxilio, christianae vitae documenta sectantes, in omnibus adversitatibus te subvenientem sentiamus. This prayer was of new composition for the … Read More →
Midwest St. Michael on 3 Sept – Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ. – Rest peace Mankus Chrysokalamus!: ““Lawyer is entirely justified in both his praise of Fr. Mankowski as well as in his scorn for his Jesuit…”
