(Plain Text Version) August 4: St. John Vianney (1786-1859) – Today’s saint was a priest who served in a remote parish in France. Despite the distance, thousands of people traveled to hear him preach and to meet with him for confession. August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord – “Transfiguration” means to “change appearance”. BeforeContinue reading “Celabrations for August”
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Some Celebrations For June
(Plain Text Version) June 3: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions. Charles, and 21 other Ugandan Christians were martyred for Christ in 1886. June 5: St. Boniface. Boniface, a bishop from England, traveled to Germany in 716 AD. He spread the faith, and died for it, along with 52 companions. June 6: The Most Holy BodyContinue reading “Some Celebrations For June”
Celebrations for May
(Plain Text Version) May 1: St. Joseph the Worker. St. Joseph was chosen by God to be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Through his years of physical labor, he provided for his family and helped his neighbors. St. Joseph is an example for us, but moreContinue reading “Celebrations for May”
Celebrations For September
CELEBRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER September 14: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross – We take this day to remember that the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is the event which permanently changed the course of human history. It was Christ’s death on the Cross which defeated the Devil and opened the gates of Heaven toContinue reading “Celebrations For September”
Celebrations For August
(Plain Text Version) Some Celebrations for August August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord – “Transfiguration” means “change of appearance”. Before the Crucifixion, Jesus allowed Peter, James and John to see Him in His glory as God. This way, the disciples could realize that Christ’s power is greater than death, and that they should notContinue reading “Celebrations For August”
Some Saints For July
Here is a link to information on the controversy about St. Junipero Serra: https://angelusnews.com/voices/letter-to-the-faithful-for-the-memorial-of-st-junipero-serra/ (Plain Text Version) Celebrations for July July 1: Blessed Junipero Serra (1713 – 1784). Fr. Serra traveled from Spain to California to bring the Gospel to the native peoples. He established ten missions, which were places of worship and education. ManyContinue reading “Some Saints For July”
Celebrations For June
(Plain Text Version) SOME CELEBRATIONS FOR JUNE June 3: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions. Charles and 21 other Ugandan Christians were martyred for Christ in 1886. June 7: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Christ said that He would be with us always. He carries out this promise at every Mass, where breadContinue reading “Celebrations For June”
Celebrations For May
(Plain Text Version) CELEBRATIONS FOR MAY May 1: St. Joseph the Worker. St. Joseph was chosen by God to be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Today, we think about the many years of Joseph’s physical labor. Through his work, he provided for his family and helpedContinue reading “Celebrations For May”
St. John Bosco News and Notes 