O God, bountiful in forgiving, and lovingly desirous of man’s salvation, we humbly beseech Thy mercy in behalf of our friends, relations and benefactors, who have passed from this world, that, through the intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin and … Continued
St. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men … Continued
St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 130-202). / Public Domain. Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 12:00 pm (CNA). St. Irenaeus of Lyon is one step closer to being the first martyr to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Pope … Continued
Pope Francis met the Italian Association of Private Construction Contractors on Jan. 20, 2022 / Vatican Media. Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 11:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis said Thursday that human life is the most important asset to protect … Continued
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. / Paul Badde/CNA. Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 10:57 am (CNA). Archbishop Georg Gänswein said on Thursday that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is praying for abuse victims in the wake of a report on the … Continued
Pope Francis takes part in the Roman Curia’s Lenten retreat in Ariccia, Italy, on March 6-10, 2016. Credit: Vatican Media. / null Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 08:00 am (CNA). For the third consecutive year, Pope Francis will not … Continued
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Reading 1, First Samuel 24:3-21 3 Saul thereupon took three thousand men selected from all Israel and went in search of David and his men east of the Rocks of the Mountain Goats. 4 He came to the sheepfolds along … Continued
Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created; R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us … Continued
Eusebius, born just a few years after Fabian’s death, tells us how Fabian came to Rome after Pope Anteros died in 236. A layperson, and not a very important one, he may have come for the same reason many still … Continued