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Stained Glass Window of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
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Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Angels appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael are named. Each of these archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides.

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September 29
Saint Bartholomew

Saint Bartholomew

August 24
We know nothing about Saint Bartholomew except that he was one of the original twelve apostles. If he is the man called Nathanael, then we know he is from Cana in Galilee—but that still doesn’t tell us much. But knowing ...
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Saint Rose of Lima

Saint Rose of Lima

August 23
A member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, Saint Rose of Lima lived a life of penance and devotion to the poor at home under the disapproving eyes of her parents.
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Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 22
The notion of a queen is somewhat foreign to American ears, but the queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary recognizes her role in the Kingdom of her Son, Jesus.
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Photograph of Saint Pius X

Saint Pius X

August 21
A man of humble background, and wanting to maintain a simple lifestyle, Saint Pius X endured the trappings of the papacy as best he could.
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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

August 20
Wanting to be a simple monk in the quiet of a monastery, Bernard of Clairvaux was called instead to be a very active member of the Church in his day.
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Saint John Eudes

Saint John Eudes

August 19
Saint John Eudes was a noted preacher and confessor. He founded several seminaries because he saw the need for clerical formation. He also founded a couple of religious communities to address other needs that he saw. Saint John had a ...
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Saint Louis of Toulouse

Saint Louis of Toulouse

August 18
Born into royalty and headed for the throne of his father, Saint Louis of Toulouse renounced his status, became a Franciscan, and was named a bishop. It was during the years that he was held hostage and under the tutelage ...
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