Faith and courage
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July 24th – Saint of the Day: Saint John Boste, Priest & Martyr
đ„ âMy function is to invade this land for Christ.â âSaint John Boste He wasnât a soldier. He was a Catholic priestâsmuggling the sacraments across enemy lines in Elizabethan England. Every Mass he celebrated was illegal. Every soul he served… Continue reading
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July 19th – Saint of the Day: Saints Justa & Rufina, Virgins & Martyrs
đ„ Two sisters. One smashed idol. Zero compromises. đ„ Meet Saints Justa & Rufinaâpotters from Seville who refused to sell their work for a pagan festival, shattered a statue of Venus in the streets… and paid with their lives. đ„đ… Continue reading
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July 7th – Saint of the Day: Blessed Peter To Rot, Martyr
âïžđ„ âI must die for having defended the sacrament of Christian marriage.â đ„âïž He wasnât a priest. He wasnât a bishop. He was a laymanâa husband, a dad, a catechistâand he died because he refused to stay silent about the… Continue reading
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February 16th – Saint of the Day: Saint Daniel and Companions
đš WOULD YOU RISK YOUR LIFE TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS IN THEIR FAITH? đš Saint Daniel and his companions did just that. These five Egyptian Christians traveled into dangerous territoryânot to fight, not to rebel, but to bring comfort to persecuted… Continue reading
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February 9th – Saint of the Day: Saint Apollonia
đ„ Imagine being told to deny your faith⊠or be burned alive. What would you do? đł Saint Apollonia didnât hesitate. When a violent mob in 3rd-century Alexandria captured her, broke her teeth đ±, and threatened to throw her into… Continue reading
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August 2, 2024 – Faith in the Face of Rejection in Today’s Mass Readings
đ Faith in the Face of Rejection đ Ever felt like youâre standing strong while the world around you is in chaos? đȘïž Todayâs readings dives deep into the moments when faith collides with rejectionâwhen the people closest to you… Continue reading
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Saturday July 13, 2024 – Mass Readings Exegesis: Responding to Godâs Call
Embracing Courage, Holiness, and Faith in Daily Life Today’s liturgy weaves together a powerful narrative of divine calling, unwavering faith, and the majesty of God. The First Reading from Isaiah 6:1-8 captures the prophetâs awe-inspiring vision and his bold response… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 