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Paint of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint of the Day

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today we celebrate the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple by her parents Anna and Joachim. While it is not mentioned in Scripture, there is early evidence that this event was celebrated in both the Eastern and Western Churches.

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November 21
Saint Nicholas Tavelic and Companions

Saint Nicholas Tavelic and Companions

November 6
Saint Nicholas Tavelic and his companions were martyred in the Holy Land in 1391. While their method of evangelization is different from what we would use today, their zeal and courage are evident in their actions. They stand alone as ...
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Painting of Saint Peter Chrysologus

Saint Peter Chrysologus

November 5
Today we celebrate a Doctor of the Church, Saint Peter Chrysologus, which means "of the golden words." As bishop of Ravenna, Peter Chrysologus taught and led his diocese, showing them his commitment to the faith and to the Church’s authority. ...
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Saint Charles Borromeo

Saint Charles Borromeo

November 4
Saint Charles Borromeo lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and helped with the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent. He also reformed the Catholic life of his diocese. Charles Borromeo ...
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Statue of Saint Martin de Porres

Saint Martin de Porres

November 3
Due to racial and social prejudices, Saint Martin de Porres might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. Instead, he turned to the needs of others and generously cared for the poor and downcast. He was ...
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Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

November 2
Following the ancient tradition within the Church of offering prayers for the faithful departed, today we offer our prayers for all of our deceased relatives and friends, trusting in the power of prayer and the infinite mercy of God.
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Solemnity of All Saints

Solemnity of All Saints

November 1
While many saints have a specific feast day on which we celebrate their lives and work, the vast majority of the saints of heaven do not. Today we celebrate All Saints, those men, women, and children who have gone before ...
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Statue of Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg

Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg

October 31
Wolfgang of Regensburg served many years as a teacher before becoming a Benedictine monk. He was named the bishop of Regensburg by the emperor and served reluctantly but well until his death in 994.
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