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Saint Colette is known as a reformer of the Order of Saint Clare. Known as the Colettine Poor Clares, these nuns follow a more primitive rule of Saint Clare and are known for their austerity.
Christ is accessible to us today in many ways. If we are not healed of our ills the problem is not Christ’s but ours for not reaching out to be in touch with him.
God is not afraid of mistakes, it seems. God knows that God can turn everything around—into good.
A Jesuit Brother and native of Japan, Saint Paul Miki and Companions were martyred for preaching their belief in Jesus.
Experience the revelation of God in ordinary and daily life. Recall and reflect on moments of encountering God’s presence in everyday experiences.
One of the four virgin martyrs celebrated in the Catholic calendar of saints, Saint Agatha was arrested during the persecution of Decius in 251. Tortured for her beauty and tempted to violate her chastity, Agatha was eventually martyred.
Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for the people because they were like sheep without a shepherd. They saw and pursued in Jesus what sheep see and pursue in their shepherd.
Saint Joseph of Leonissa was known for his austerity of life and single-minded commitment to preaching. Arrested and warned to change his ways, Joseph returned to his former behavior and was re-arrested and condemned to die. He escaped, however, and continued a life of preaching.
The story of the death of John the Baptist is meant to serve as a prelude to the story of Jesus’ death. It’s meant to provide an example of what happens to people who present themselves as spokesmen for God.
The genius of the biblical revelation is that it doesn’t just give us the conclusions; it gives us both the process of getting there and the inner and outer authority to trust that process.
