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Saint Joachima was a wife, mother, widow, and founder of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity. Used to taking care of others, she experienced total dependency on others toward the end of her life.
The bond of marriage is one of the most sacred bonds and contract any two people can make. The contract is God’s plan for marriage. A good preparation is needed for making that most serious contract.
Anthony is linked to finding lost objects. More importantly, many people have found anew a faith that previously seemed lifeless and useless.
When life takes a turn for the worse it can feel as if God has forgotten us, doesn’t see us, or worst of all, doesn’t love us. If something disrupts your plans today, reinforce your trust in God by silently repeating the phrase, “I trust in you, God,” until your sense of calm is restored.
Saint Ephrem was ordained a deacon, but refused ordination to the priesthood. He was a teacher, defender of the faith, and a prolific writer. He refuted many heresies of his day, often through the lyrics of hymns that he wrote.
Any antipathy to our neighbor is a capital offense Jesus says, a “federal case.” Moreover, love for our neighbor is practically as important as our worship of God, since on occasion our neighbor’s needs are more important than observing the rules of worship.
Anthony’s knowledge of the Scriptures and his ability to apply them to daily life led to an assignment from Francis himself: Anthony should go to Bologna and teach Scripture to the young friars.
Blessed Solanus Casey’s early life was one of hard work, struggle, and a deep Catholic faith.
This Sunday we mark the feast of the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Jesus tells the disciples that the Holy Spirit will convey all that he has to tell them.
Saint William of York, born William fitzHerbert, faced great obstacles as Archbishop of York just trying to take hold of his diocese. His ordination as bishop was refused, then it was performed by another bishop but then not recognized by Rome. When he finally took over his diocese, he died within a few months.
