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God invites us today to reflect on the Most Holy Trinity. This reflection should be accompanied by prayer, asking God for a deeper and better knowledge of Him. This calls for humility since our human knowledge and understanding cannot guarantee our knowledge of the Holy Trinity. With this humility we come to admit how limited and imperfect our understanding of God is. ![]()
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Saint of the Day: St. Charles Lwanga and martyrs of Uganda ![]()
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St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between November 15, 1885 – January 27, 1887 in Namugongo, Uganda. St. Charles and his companions were beatified in 1920 and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964.![]()
In 1879 Catholicism began spreading in Uganda when the White Fathers, a congregation of priests founded by Cardinal Lavigerie were peacefully received by King Mutesa of Uganda.![]()
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His companions were all burned together the same day all the while praying and singing hymns until they died.![]()
There were 24 protomartyrs in all. The last of the protomartyrs, a young man named John Mary, was beheaded by King Mwanga on January 27, 1887.![]()
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St. Charles Lwanga is the patron saint of African Catholic Youth Action.![]()
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It is the will of God that men would see your good deeds. You cannot be a Christian and the people around you are not aware that you are a Christian. And they are not going to be aware just because you go to them and say; "Hey, I just want to inform all of you that I am a Christian". No, it is by your actions and the way you pattern your life that they would know. Your actions will bear witness to who you truly are. Do not look the other way when you see a brother, neighbour, a friend, a colleague, or even a stranger in need and you know you have the word, the resources, the connection and the ability to assist. It is through your good work that your Father in heaven would be glorified.![]()
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Excerpts from The Imitation of Christ, By Thomas à Kempis![]()
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Saint of the Day: Saint Marcellinus![]()
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agan philosopher who converted at age 30 by reading the Scriptures and witnessing the heroism and faith of martyrs. Used his philosophical and oratorical skills to dispute with pagans and explain the faith, becoming one of the first great Christian apologists. He opened a school of public debate in Rome, Italy. All this naturally brought him to the attention of the authorities, and he died a martyr.![]()
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Prayer to Saint Marcellinus![]()
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PRAYER: God, Light and Shepherd of souls, You established St. Marcellinus as Bishop in Your Church to feed your flock by his word and form it by his example. Help us through his intercession to keep the Faith he taught by his word and follow the way he showed by his example. Amen.![]()
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For us to be champions like Christ who destroyed sin completely, we must put to death everything that belongs to the old Adam. For what is made of flesh and blood cannot share in God's kingdom and what is mortal cannot possess immorality (cf verse 51). To be made by flesh and blood is to be ruled by flesh. That is why Paul writing to Romans says that "to be controlled by human nature results to death; to be controlled by the Spirit results in life and peace." (Romans 8:6)![]()
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This June, let us devote our hearts and minds to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a month dedicated to honoring and deepening our understanding of this profound symbol of divine love and compassion.![]()
By contemplating the love that emanates from the Sacred Heart, we are inspired to open our own hearts to love and mercy, following the example of Jesus. This devotion encourages us to imitate Christ's compassion, forgiveness, and selflessness in our interactions with others, fostering unity, and building a more loving and just society.![]()
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The Power of the Virgin Mary![]()
'All the demons, however, shudder with fear at the name of Mary! When they hear the name, "Mary", they immediately release a soul out of the claws with which they had held her. Just as a bird or hawk, with its claws and beak embedded into its prey, releases it immediately if it hears a sound, but soon returns when it sees that no action follows, so do the demons - frightened when they hear my name - release the soul.![]()
But they return and fly back as fast as an arrow if no improvement follows. No one is so cold in his love of God (unless he is damned) that he will not experience the devil releasing him from his habitual sins if only he invokes my name with the true intention of never returning to his evil deeds. The devil will never return to him unless he resumes the will to commit mortal sins.![]()
Sometimes, though, the devil is allowed to trouble him for the sake of his greater reward. However, the devil shall never own him.' ![]()
- The Prophecies and Revelations of St Bridget of Sweden![]()
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Saint of the Day: Saint Justin Martyr![]()
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agan philosopher who converted at age 30 by reading the Scriptures and witnessing the heroism and faith of martyrs. Used his philosophical and oratorical skills to dispute with pagans and explain the faith, becoming one of the first great Christian apologists. He opened a school of public debate in Rome, Italy. All this naturally brought him to the attention of the authorities, and he died a martyr.![]()
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Prayer to Saint Justin Martyr![]()
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And eternal God for the blood of your blessed Martyrs Justin and Juventus poured out like Christ to glorify your name shows forth your marvelous. works by which in our weakness you perfect your power. and on the feeble bestow strength to Bear you witness through Christ Our Lord.![]()
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As God's children, we are to wear humility as our daily garment particularly in our relationship with God and our fellow human beings. Humility opens the door of favour. A humble person is loved and appreciated by all. Hence, the book of Sirach 3:17ff enjoins us to be humble in everything we do so that people will appreciate us. It says, "the greater you become the more humble you shall be, then the Lord will be pleased with you." To make a world a better place, we need humble people in the Church, in our business areas, in the market and in other public places. Be part of the better society by being humble.![]()
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Run to your Mother! She's waiting for you!![]()
Momma Mary.. pray for us!![]()
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Happy Visitation Day!!!
Feast of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary![]()
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This day is called the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary because on it Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, whom, as the angel had told her, God had blessed with a son in her old age.![]()
In the Introit of the Mass the Church sings![]()
“Hail, holy parent, who didst bring forth the King Who rules heaven and earth forever. My heart hath uttered a good word; I speak of my works for the King.”![]()
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.![]()
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Vouchsafe, O Lord, we beseech Thee, unto us Thy servants the gift of Thy heavenly grace, that, as in the childbirth of the Blessed Virgin our salvation began, so from the votive solemnity of her visitation we may obtain an increase of peace. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, etc. Amen.
Generally speaking, courtesy is considered a domestic virtue. However, its far-reaching effects are demonstrated in Mary's Visitation. Being courteous strengthens the bonds we share with one another. It' aids our personal connections, and it helps us appreciate the little things in life. However, when we extend our care and appreciation to those beyond our immediate sphere, we begin to long to participate in God's grand design for the universe.![]()
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Saint of the Day: Saint Joan of Arc![]()
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In the early 15th century, England, in alliance with Burgundy, controlled most of what is modern France. In May 1428 Joan’s visions told her to find the true king of France and help him reclaim his throne. She resisted for more than three years, but finally went to Charles VII in Chinon and told him of her visions. Carrying a banner that read “Jesus, Mary”, she led troops from one battle to another. She was severely wounded, but her victories from 23 February 1429 to 23 May 1430 brought Charles VII to the throne. Captured by the Burgundians during the defence of Compiegne, she was sold to the English for 10 thousand francs. She was put on trial by an ecclesiastical court conducted by Cauchon, Bishop of Beauvais, a supporter of England, and was excuted as a heretic. In 1456 her case was re-tried, and Joan was acquitted (23 years too late).![]()
“About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know they’re just one thing, and we shouldn’t complicate the matter.” – Saint Joan of Arc, as recorded at her trial![]()
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Prayer to Saint Joan of Arc![]()
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Pray for me, that I may bear all unavoidable sacrifice and suffering in love as a way of sharing Christ's humility; that I may live in God's grace and return to God from whom I came.![]()
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“Sorrows may abound in the night but joy comes with the morning”. We are called to wait on God. Our problems may seem too complicated, hopeless and may lead us to wish for death. We may be tempted to look for solutions in other places. God is telling us to trust him and wait on Him. Fix your eyes on God dearest Christian.![]()
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We should see ourselves as people who are specially loved. We should not be worried over the unfortunate things that come our way. We should always remember to ask God for forgiveness. He loves us. His banner over us is love. We should also love our neighbours as God loves us. That is the true identity of a Christian.![]()
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Saint of the Day: Saint Bona of Pisa![]()
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Mystic and visionary from her childhood. Augustinian tertiary by age 10. Pilgrim to the Holy Lands at age 14, travelling to see her father who was fighting in the Crusades. On the way home she was captured and imprisoned by Islamic pirates in the Mediterranean, but was rescued by fellow Pisan Christians. Pilgrim to Rome, Italy. Pilgrim to Santiago de Compostela, Spain nine times, leading groups of pilgrims each time, which led to several of her areas of patronage.![]()
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Prayer to Saint Bona of Pisa![]()
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Saint Bona of Pisa is the patron saint of pilgrims, travelers, guides, and flight attendants. Pray: Saint Bona, you show us that even at an early age, we can accomplish great things. The key for us, as it was for you, is to pray often and to listen to God's plan for us.![]()
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We should see ourselves as people who are specially loved. We should not be worried over the unfortunate things that come our way. We should always remember to ask God for forgiveness. He loves us. His banner over us is love. We should also love our neighbours as God loves us. That is the true identity of a Christian.![]()
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Thus, we can see the need for the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that empowers us to live a holy life. Without Him our prayers fail to become pleasing to God. He is the breath of God that renews the world, fills us and makes us a new. By His power the Church works and by His power we obtain graces from God. He is the root of all the good things in us and the good things we do. Without him, we cannot please God.![]()
These highlight why we must build a strong relationship and closeness to the Holy Spirit. Make him your best friend today.![]()
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Pentecost Sunday is a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. John the Baptist prophesied of the first Pentecost when Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11). Jesus confirmed this prophecy with the promise of the Holy Spirit to the disciples in John 14:26. He showed Himself to these men after His death on the cross and His resurrection, giving convincing proofs that He was alive. Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s gift of the Holy Spirit, from whom they would receive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:3-8). After Jesus’ ascension to heaven, the men returned to Jerusalem and joined together in prayer in an upper room. On the Day of Pentecost, just as promised, the sound of a violent wind filled the house and tongues of fire came to rest on each of them and all were filled with the Holy Spirit. They were given the power of communication, which Peter used to begin the ministry for which Jesus had prepared him. After the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples did not stay in the room basking in God’s glory but burst out to tell the world. This was the beginning of the church as we know it.![]()
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Saint of the Day: Saint Augustine of Canterbury![]()
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Monk and abbot of Saint Andrew’s abbey in Rome, Italy. Sent by Pope Saint Gregory the Great with 40 brother monks, including Saint Lawrence of Canterbury to evangelize the British Isles in 597. Before he reached the islands, terrifying tales of the Celts sent him back to Rome in fear, but Gregory told him he had no choice, and so he went. He established and spread the faith throughout England; one of his earliest converts was King AEthelberht who brought 10,000 of his people into the Church. Ordained as a bishop in Gaul (modern France) by the archbishop of Arles. First Archbishop of Canterbury, England. Helped re-establish contact between the Celtic and Latin churches, though he could not establish his desired uniformity of liturgy and practices between them. Worked with Saint Justus of Canterbury. Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury are still referred to as occupying the Chair of Augustine![]()
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Prayer to Saint Augustine of Canterbury![]()
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Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.![]()
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The Catholic faith does not subscribe to the idea that man is a soul trapped inside a body. The human being is a body-soul composite, and both of these elements are equally a part of our identity. God loves the entire human person, body and soul, and so what we do with our bodies as well as our souls matters to Him. The fruits of the Holy Spirit align both our bodily actions and our interior dispositions towards God, which is the only way of living that will make us happy.![]()
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MARY'S GREATNESS CONSISTS INTHE FACT THAT SHE WANTS TO MAGNIFY GOD, NOT HERSELF.![]()
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From the book, An Invitation to Faith![]()
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Saint of the Day: Saint Philip Neri![]()
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Though he was related to Italian nobility, Philip came from a poor family. His father, Francisco Neri, worked as a notary. Philip’s brother died in childhood, but his two sisters, Caterina and Elisabetta survived. Known as a pius youth, Philip was taught humanities by the Dominicans.![]()
The family moved to San Germano in 1533 to help some relatives with their business, and while there Philip would escape to a local Dominican chapel in the mountains. Having received a vision that he had an apostolate in Rome, Philip cut himself off from his family, and went there.![]()
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He entered the priesthood in 1551. Father Philip heard confessions by the hour, could tell penitents their sins before they confessed, and had the gift of conferring visions. He began working with youth, finding safe places for them to play, becoming involved in their lives.![]()
Pope Gregory XIV tried to make him a cardinal, but Philip declined. His popularity was such that he was accused of forming his own sect, but was cleared of this baseless charge. In 1575 he founded the Congregation of the Oratory (Oratorians, a group of priests dedicated to preaching and teaching, but which suffered from accusations of heresy because of the involvement of laymen as preachers. In later years he was beset by several illnesses, each of which was in turn cured through prayer.![]()
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Prayer to Saint Philip Neri![]()
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O holy St. Philip Neri, patron saint of joy, you who trusted Scripture's promise that the Lord is always at hand and that we need not have anxiety about anything, in your compassion heal our worries and sorrows and lift the burdens from our hearts.![]()
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Jesus Christ gives us the perfect example of self-control, because He lived a sinless life and possessed every fruit of the Spirit. Jesus demonstrated self-control because He was sent to earth to carry out the Father's will. He was to live a perfect life in order to set an example for us, and in the end, He died for our sins so that we may have eternal life.![]()
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For most of us, the Holy Spirit is hard to understand. He seems abstract, elusive, unknowable.![]()
But He wants us to know Him. He is our Advocate. In fact, He has given each baptized Christian seven distinct gifts to help us know Him and permit His divine operation in our life.![]()
These gifts are far more than a list we all had to memorize in Confirmation class. They are the "breath of God,'![]()
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designed to fill your soul, guide your actions, and draw you closer and closer to Him.![]()
It's time to understand the immense power of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn how to pray for them with a brand-new devotion: the Chaplet of the Seven Gifts.![]()
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