Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...
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Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.
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Pope Adds Feast Day of St. Teresa of Kolkata to Universal Calendar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of ...
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Archbishop Broglio: Vatican decree on St. Teresa of Kolkata feast 'an occasion of joy'
The leader of the USCCB has commended the move to extend to the universal Catholic Church the feast of a beloved saint and "contemporary witness" of faith.
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St. Teresa of Kolkata feast added to global Church calendar
Pope Francis honors legacy of love and service of the founder of Missionaries of Charity religious congregation ...
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Cardinal Roche: ‘Beacon of hope’ St. Teresa recalled in liturgical texts
On 24 December 2024, the day on which Pope Francis opened the door in the Vatican ... Mt 11:25), and includes the beautiful text of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew which, after enumerating the ...
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Pope Francis adds feast day of Mother Teresa to universal calendar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so ...
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St. Teresa of Calcutta added to Church calendar as optional memorial
Pope Francis on Tuesday added the Sept. 5 feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta to the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar as an ...
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Blues promote Matthew Kessel from AHL to provide depth on blue line
(Video courtesy of St. Louis Blues) DENVER — The Blues recalled defenseman Matthew Kessel from AHL affiliate ... with the Golden Knights. With 78 days left of a 192-day season, the deal should ...
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The Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas: Reflections on his legacy
Today is the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas. He is one Catholic theologian, alongside St. Augustine of Hippo, who has continued to fascinate me. My admiration for them has grown so deep that I ...
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Saints are the last NFL team to hire a coach and they could wait until after the Super Bowl
The city hosting the Super Bowl also has the only NFL team without a head coach. The New Orleans Saints' search for a new coach could wait until after the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City ...
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Fans Swoon Over Young Papa As Matthew Modine Revisits Golden Days Alongside Madonna
Matthew Modine never really left the spotlight. His role as Papa in Stranger Things has its own dedicated fan base, but when it comes to his good old days, the aura of his iconic roles is something ...