St. Martin de Porres St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639) was born in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez, a freed slave from Panama, and Juan de Porres, a Spanish knight. Facing racial prejudice in colonial society, Martin was raised humbly and at age 12 became a barber-surgeon apprentice, learning to heal bodies and souls. Joining the […]
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Today’s Gospel Luke 14:12-14 On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat the home of one of the leading Pharisees.He said to the host who invited him,“When you hold a lunch or a dinner,do not invite your friends or your brothers or sistersor your relatives or your wealthy neighbors,in case they may invite you back and
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Today’s Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit
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All Saints Day All Saints’ Day, observed on November 1 since the 8th century, honors the countless holy men and women in heaven, known and unknown, who lived lives of heroic virtue. Rooted in early Christian commemorations like the dedication of the Pantheon in Rome to all martyrs in 609 AD, this feast was moved
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Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg St. Wolfgang of Regensburg (c. 924-994) was born into Bavarian nobility as the son of a count. Educated in monastic schools, he became a teacher and priest, later serving as a diplomat and tutor to Emperor Otto II’s son. In 972, he was appointed Bishop of Regensburg, where he dedicated his
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Today’s Gospel Luke 14:1-6 On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat the home of one of the leading Pharisees,and the people there were observing him carefully.In front of him there was a man suffering from dropsy.Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking,“Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath
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St. Alphonsus Rodriguez St. Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617) was born in Segovia, Spain, into a prosperous wool merchant family. At 16, he joined the Jesuits but left for business, marrying at 20 and fathering three children. Tragedy struck swiftly: his wife died young, followed by two children and his parents, leaving him destitute and heartbroken. Turning
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Today’s Gospel Luke 13:31-35 Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said,“Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.”He replied, “Go and tell that fox,‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow,and on the third day I accomplish my purpose.Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and
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St. Narcissus of Jerusalem St. Narcissus of Jerusalem (died around 215 AD) served as bishop in the Holy City during the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries, a period of intense Roman persecution and internal Church strife. Born likely in the 2nd century, he was renowned for his deep piety and pastoral care. One famous
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Today’s Gospel Luke 13:22-30 Jesus passed through towns and villages,teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem.Someone asked him,“Lord, will only a few people be saved?”He answered them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate,for many, I tell you, will attempt to enterbut will not be strong enough.After the master of the house has
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