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Stained glass window of Blessed John Duns Scotus
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Blessed John Duns Scotus

Blessed John Duns Scotus was one of the most influential Franciscans in the worlds of philosophy and theology. He is probably best known for his defense of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Scotus served on the faculties of both Oxford University and the University of Paris.

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November 8
Painting of Saint Peter Damian

Saint Peter Damian

February 21
If it hadn’t been for an elder brother taking him under his wing, Saint Peter Damian may have taken a very different path in life. But with his brother’s guidance, he matured into a holy man, monk, and bishop. A ...
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Photo of Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto

Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto

February 20
Two young children who died early in life, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, gained the attention of the Church and the world when Mary appeared to them at Fatima. Without being martyred, they became witnesses and messengers of God’s goodness.
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Painting of Saint Conrad of Piacenza

Saint Conrad of Piacenza

February 19
Saint Conrad of Piacenza offers a different slant of holiness. Married, he and his wife opted to live separate lives─she as a Poor Clare and he as a Franciscan hermit. All this after he set a fire which was spread ...
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Blessed John of Fiesole

Blessed John of Fiesole

February 18
Blessed John of Fiesole, a Dominican Friar, is also known as Fra Angelico. Famous for his devotional artwork John used his talents to praise God through paint. All talents can be used to praise God.
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Painting of the Seven Founders of the Servite Order

Seven Founders of the Servite Order

February 17
Rather than just talk about the problems of the day, the Seven Founders of the Servite Order did something about it─they consciously left all and formed a new religious congregation to address the issues. They put their money where their ...
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Statue of Saint Gilbert of Sempringham

Saint Gilbert of Sempringham

February 16
Saint Gilbert of Sempringham could have been a wealthy priest, but chose to live far more simply. He founded a religious congregation the Gilbertines, who followed his example of living poorly and caring for those who want. Saint Gilbert live ...
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Statue of Saint Claude de la Colombière

Saint Claude de la Colombière

February 15
Saint Claude de la Colombière met Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and eventually became her confessor. Together they advanced devotion to the Sacred Heart at a time when God’s mercy needed emphasis. God raises the right people at the right time ...
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