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St. Valentine(s) Day or St. Cyril & St. Methodius Day on Feb 14th?

The Roman Catholic Church liturgical calendar was updated in 1969 to commemorate St. Cyril and St. Methodius, the “Apostles to the Slavs” in replacement of St. Valentine. Read about the saints lives here.

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Celebrating a Humble Bishop with Fanfare

The feast day of St. Martin of Tours on November 11th is known as Martinmas (or Martlemas) in many countries with gatherings of family and friends for processions, food, drink and celebrations. It is an extraordinary contradiction for a man whose life was lived in humility, charity and mercy.

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The Gratitude of Blessed Solanus Casey

Celebrate the life of Blessed Solanus Casey on July 30th and “Thank God ahead of time”! He led an exemplary life of gratitude and humility that is worth of imitation.

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Stained Glass of the Blessed Mother in Denver

See the beautiful, Marian-themed stained glass windows at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, CO.

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Celebrate the Infant Jesus of Prague

Read about the history and devotion of the Infant Jesus of Prague who Feast Day is celebrated on January 14th.

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St. Francis Xavier, Patron of the Missions

St. Francis Xavier, an original member of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) is known for his missionary zeal and great sacrifices. See churches under his patronage in Bangalore, India at https://churchwonders.com

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The King of Kings

The story and symbolism depicted in the sacred art of Christ the King is described from the stained glass at Chartres to the Infant Jesus of Prague.

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A State Holiday for a Roman Catholic Saint

Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a paid holiday in the State of Colorado honoring the Italian-born, Roman Catholic Saint, Mother Cabrini as an amazing humanitarian whose life was dedicated to service of others.

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A Miracle at Dachau on October 7, 1944

A roadside shrine to Our Lady of Fatima in Arapahoe, NE is the fulfillment of a promise made by Fr. Henry J. Denis on October 7, 1944 after a miracle saved his life.

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Our Lady of Vailankanni in Art

Our Lady of Vailankanni (Vay-lun-kun-nee) appeared in Vailankanni, India three times during the latter part of the sixteenth century and miracles of healing are attributed to her. Images of Our Lady in art has several distinctive features.

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A Doctor and His Mother - A Story of Love and Perseverance

The feast days of St. Augustine of Hippo and his mother, St. Monica are celebrated on consecutive days in August (27th and 28th). St. Augustine, one of the four Doctors of the Western Church is considered to be the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul. His mother is an inspiration to mothers with her unconditional love and perseverant prayer.

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St. Titus Brandsma, An Inspiration For Blog Writers

St. Titus Brandsma (1881-1942), was a Dutch Carmelite priest and a journalist who was martyred in the Dachau concentration camp in 1942. He is one of the newest Carmelite Saints and was canonized by Pope Francis on May 15, 2022. His Feast Day is on July 27.

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St. John the Baptist and Baptismal Fonts

St. John the Baptist was a prophet and cousin of Jesus who preached of His coming and baptized Him. The image of St. John’s baptism of Jesus is shown on many baptismal fonts.

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Servant of God, Julia Greeley and the Sacred Heart

Servant of God, Julia Greeley, Denver’s “Angel of Charity,” became a Servant of God when her Cause for Canonization (Sainthood) was opened by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila who celebrated by a special Mass on December 18, 2016 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. She is a model for living with joy despite difficult circumstances and suffering; a great devotion to the Sacred Heart.

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The Joy of The Magnificat in Words and Music

Luke’s narration of the story of the Visitation (Lk 1:39-56) is celebrated May 31. The joyful Magnificat emerged from this Gospel and is celebrated by many classical Western European composers.

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