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September 21st – Saint of the Day: Saint Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr
He counted coins. Jesus counted on him. ✝️ “Follow me.” Matthew stood up, left the tax table, and became a Gospel voice for all time. 📜 From tax collector to apostle and evangelist, he gave us the Beatitudes, the Lord’s… Continue reading
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September 21, 2025 – Serving God and the Poor in Today’s Mass Readings
Money is a test, not a trophy. Honest scales, holy hands, and one Master only. “You cannot serve God and mammon.” In Amos 8:4 to 7 the prophet calls out rigged markets and hearts that rush through worship to get… Continue reading
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September 20th – Saint of the Day: Saint Eustace (Eustachius) and Family, Martyrs
🦌✨ A stag with a glowing cross stopped a Roman general in his tracks. Placidus met Christ, became Eustace, and led his whole family to baptism. 👨👩👦👦 Their trials were wild: Theopista was taken at sea, their sons were snatched… Continue reading
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September 20th – Saint of the Day: Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
Ever heard of a Church that began without missionaries? 📜 In 18th century Korea, lay scholars discovered the Gospel, formed secret communities, and kept the flame alive. Into that hidden Church stepped Fr. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, the first Korean priest,… Continue reading
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September 19th – Saint of the Day: Saint Emily de Rodat
🔥 She turned a post-Revolution desert into a garden of grace. Meet Saint Emily de Rodat: foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family, maker of free schools for girls, and a heart set on “Nazareth” spirituality—ordinary life done with… Continue reading
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September 19th – Saint of the Day: Saint Januarius, Martyr
🩸⛪ A bishop walks into a prison to comfort the condemned… and walks out a martyr whose blood has been venerated for centuries. Meet Saint Januarius, fearless shepherd of Benevento and patron of Naples. Wild beasts would not touch him… Continue reading
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September 19, 2025 – True Wealth in Today’s Mass Readings
Your wallet has a mission. 🔥 Today’s readings flip the script on wealth and show what real treasure looks like. 💬 1 Timothy 6:2-12: The love of money wounds the soul. Paul calls us to contentment and to pursue righteousness,… Continue reading
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September 18th – Saint of the Day: Saint Dominic Trạch (Đaminh Vũ Đức Trạch), Martyr
He was promised freedom for one thing: a footprint on the crucifix. He answered, “I would rather die than step over the Cross.” ✝️ Saint Dominic Trạch, a humble Vietnamese priest, chose Jesus over survival in 1840. Hidden Masses by… Continue reading
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September 18th – Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph of Cupertino
From a poverty-struck birth in a stable to literally lifting off the ground in prayer… Saint Joseph of Cupertino did not chase clout. He chased Jesus. ✨ Known as the “Flying Saint,” witnesses saw him levitate at the mention of… Continue reading
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September 18, 2025 – Mercy & Wisdom in Today’s Mass Readings
Mercy that turns into mission. Awe that becomes visible love. ✨ 📖 1 Tim 4:12–16: Young and set apart. Lead by example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Guard the gift. Diligence in holiness can save more people than… Continue reading
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