Blessed, Saints & Venerable Discussions

‘Do-it-yourself’ Franciscan Animal Blessing

Trust in her — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:08:27 GMT

October 4 is the Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a very well known and love to all and we all know specially his love for animals. If you can not take your pet to be bless by a priest you can bless them your self. For all animals: Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. On the fifth and sixth days of creation, you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all animals his brothers ...

St. Pio of Pietrelcina

DebconLady — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:25:23 GMT

I have often raised my hand in the silence of the night and in my solitary cell, blessing you all and presenting you to Jesus and to our father, St. Francis of Assisi. — St. Pio of Pietrelcina Welcome to our website dedicated to the life and spirituality of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Padre Pio used to say, "Unite yourself to my prayers." Here you will find the Prayers of Padre Pio, including the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which he prayed every day. You ...

Saints Cosmas and Damian ( September 26)

Trust in her — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:20:03 GMT

Saints Cosmas and Damian (Greek: Κοσμάς και Δαμιανός) (also written Kosmas and Damianos) (died ca. 287) were twins and early Christian martyrs born in Arabia who practised the art of healing in the seaport of Aegea (modern Ayas) in the Gulf of Issus, then in the Roman province of Syria.[1] They accepted no payment for their services, which led them to be nicknamed anargyroi (The Silverless); it is said that by this, they led many to the Christian faith. Live. During ...

St. Augustine of Hippo

miro777 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:43:10 GMT

. St. Augustine of Hippo (November 13, 354 – August 28, 430), Bishop of Hippo Regius, also known as St. Augustine or St. Austin , was a philosopher and theologian. Augustine, a Latin church father, is one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround ...

St. Mary Magdelene

DebconLady — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:13:44 GMT

St. Mary Magdelene "The Penitent"Feastday: July 22 St. Mary Magdelene "The Penitent" She is called "the Penitent". St. Mary was given the name 'Magdalen' because, though a Jewish girl, she lived in a Gentile town called Magdale, in northern Galilee, and her culture and manners were those of a Gentile. St. Luke records that she was a notorious sinner, and had seven devils removed from her. She was present at Our Lords' Crucifixion, and with Joanna and ...

San Francis of Assisi

miro777 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:52:22 GMT

San Francis of Assisi Francis of Assisi (Giovanni Francesco Bernardone; born 1181/1182 – October 3, 1226) was a friar and the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans. Francis was one of seven children born to Pietro di Bernardone, a rich cloth merchant, and his wife Pica Bourlemont, about whom little is known except that she was originally from France As a youth, Francesco—or Francis in English—became a troubador and yearned to become ...

St. Philomena -- my dearest Little Saint!

danica-christine — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:01:47 GMT

The story of Saint Philomena Three people, unknown to each other and living far apart, had what was apparently a revelation made to them about Philomena’s life. Compared - when they were known - these three accounts were found to be identical. The best known recipient of the revelation was the Foundress of the Oblates of Our Lady of Sorrows, Mother Maria Luisa di Gesù, a Dominican Tertiary. On the 3rd of August, 1833, this nun was praying after Communion, before a ...

St Elizabeth of Portugal - Patroness of Peace

karnala — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:43:07 GMT

July 4 St. Elizabeth of Portugal Patroness of Peace 1271-1336 St. Elizabeth of Portugal was a wise woman who knew how to broker peace. She was born in 1271 and married Denis, King of Portugal, at the age of twelve. Known for her piety, Elizabeth was close to the poor and ardent in calls for redistribution of land. Elizabeth prevented war between Portugal and Castille at least four times by mediating with the kings. Elizabeth died seeking peace and reconciliation amongst the fierce ...

St. John the Baptist

DebconLady — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:45:51 GMT

St. John the BaptistFeastday: June 24 St. John the Baptist John the Baptist was the son of Zachary, a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem, and Elizabeth, a kinswoman of Mary who visited her. He was probably born at Ain-Karim southwest of Jerusalem after the Angel Gabriel had told Zachary that his wife would bear a child even though she was an old woman. He lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea until about A.D. 27. When he was thirty, he began to preach on the banks of the Jordan ...

Blessed St. Joseph

DebconLady — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:48:05 GMT

St. Joseph SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND FOSTER FATHER OF JESUS Feast: March 19 Information: Feast Day: March 19 Died: 1st century Patron of: against doubt, against hesitation, Americas, bursars, cabinetmakers, Canada, carpenters, Catholic Church , confectioners, craftsmen, Croatian people , dying people, emigrants, engineers, expectant mothers, families, fathers, holy death, house hunters, immigrants, interior souls, laborers, married people, Oblates of Saint Joseph, ...

St. Faustina

DebconLady — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:26:54 GMT

The Last Hope of Salvation First published April 11th, 2007. THIS coming Sunday, the eighth day in the Octave of Easter, is Divine Mercy Sunday. Many Catholics still have no idea what this is… which as you’ll see, is a tragedy. According to Saint Faustina’s diary, Jesus said of this Feast day:

I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy. If they will not adore My mercy, they will perish for all eternity… tell souls about ...

Watch with Me

LumenChristi — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:50:53 GMT

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Feast of St. Joseph

DebconLady — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:22:13 GMT

St. Joseph's day Today, March 19th, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Joseph, foster-father of Our Lord, chaste spouse of Our Lady, patriarch of the Church, and protector of the needy. Please take advantage of Saint Joseph's great intercessory power to ask for graces on his feast day. Yes, ask, ask and ask. Do not be shy in asking. For example, Saint Teresa of Avila said this about devotion to Saint Joseph: "I wish I could persuade everyone to be devoted to this glorious ...

Happy St. Patricks Day!

DebconLady — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:12:05 GMT

For the Love of the Irish!! God Bless You!

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Mystery Book St. Therese

DebconLady — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:22:04 GMT

MYSTERY BOOK ON END TIMES ENDORSED BY ST. THÉRÈSE APPEARS IN U.S. FOR FIRST TIME It's one of those books that come out of nowhere -- almost literally. Is it all correct -- everything it states about the future, both for the world and the soul? Who can say, from the vantage point of earth. It is written by a human. But we can know this: a saint, and a major one at that -- Thérèse the Little Flower -- was so taken by the book (or at least aspects of it) that it may have helped spur ...

A Padre Pio Story

DebconLady — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:37:28 GMT

Thank you Roz for this Beautiful Story and how Padre Pio touches our Lives. Dear Patti: Unfortunately for me, I saw only twenty minutes of your show “Choices We Face” (Padre Pio) on Tuesday night, September 2nd on EWTN. You spoke so wonderfully about Padre Pio that I had to share my story with you. About seven years ago, my mom who was an invalid, loved the show “Unsolved Mysteries”, hosted by Robert Stack. One evening, we were watching a particular show, which ...