Bede records in his Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation how, during a persecution by Diocletian, St Alban, the first English martyr, surrendered himself in place of a Christian priest, and so unbaptised by water, attained a baptism of blood.

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A very Happy Feast of St Angela Merici to you all, and particularly to Ursuline schools!

You can find out more about St Angela by downloading our prayer card: https://t.co/yzfnuXd19w

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Saint Martha is mentioned in three Gospel passages: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-53, and John 12:1-9, and the type of friendship between her and her siblings, Mary and Lazarus, with the Lord Jesus is evident in these passages.

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Today, on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, we pray for the faith and courage to always seek God's will before our own, and His ways before the ways of the world. https://t.co/uxoTiAYykA

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from Pope Paul VI, the saint whose feast day is today.

From more about this holy pontiff and his prophetic teachings - https://t.co/E58XnTyWUU

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"Give us this day our substantial bread. This common bread is not substantial bread, but this Holy Bread is substantial, that is, appointed for the substance of the soul."
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
Bishop and Doctor

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Today, many Catholics in the U.S. celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The actual feast is on Jan. 6.

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Today is the memorial of one of the Church's greatest missionaries - St. Francis Xavier. St. Francis Xavier,

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Today is the feast day of St. Camillus, patron of nurses. In the U.S.A, his feast is July 18.

During the COVID pandemic, we ask his intercession and pray for all healthcare workers.

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Bernardine was an energetic and popular preacher and spent years travelling on foot through Italy preaching to enormous audiences. He denounced usury, worked hard for the reform and discipline of the Franciscan order, and for church unity.

Bernardine, 🙏

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“Immaculata” the first piece I’ve done of the Blessed Mother. I finally felt the inspiration very clearly yesterday - on the feast of the Assumption. Mary, pray for us.

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Este fin de semana estaré en la Nippon-Go de Silla!

Estoy hYPED por poder hablar y fangirlear con vosotros otra vez aunque daj lluvias y aire y nosotros estamos fuera :D

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"Words aren't enough."

The fire🔥destruction is awful. Greece, Canada, California. "The world🌍is on fire.", 😭

/#PrayForUSA🇺🇸

"My heart hurts too much for this world and everyone in it."

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Our Lady belongs to every culture. And I reckon that'll do it for this one. Our Lady Untier of Knots

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Today the Church celebrates Mary, the mother of God. We entrust 2016 to her maternal care & protection.

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