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Why Did You Let Yourself Be Captured? Sunday, April 28, 2013
Innocence and Simplicity Sunday, April 21, 2013
Finding Joy in All Things Sunday, April 14, 2013
God Give You Peace Sunday, April 07, 2013
The Cross of San Damiano Sunday, March 31, 2013
Clare's Palm Sunday Walk Sunday, March 24, 2013
Welcome, Sister Death Sunday, March 17, 2013
In Praise of the Virtues Sunday, March 10, 2013
Rebuild the Church Sunday, March 03, 2013
With Christ Crucified Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Gospel Without Compromise Sunday, February 17, 2013
Meeting the Leper Sunday, February 10, 2013
Learning Patience Sunday, February 03, 2013
Don't Be So Sure Sunday, January 27, 2013
Be Who You Are Sunday, January 20, 2013
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Theophilus of Corte: If we expect saints to do marvelous things continually and to leave us many memorable quotes, we are bound to be disappointed with St. Theophilus. The mystery of God's grace in a person's life, however, has a beauty all its own. <p>Theophilus was born in Corsica of rich and noble parents. As a young man he entered the Franciscans and soon showed his love for solitude and prayer. After admirably completing his studies, he was ordained and assigned to a retreat house near Subiaco. Inspired by the austere life of the Franciscans there, he founded other such houses in Corsica and Tuscany. Over the years, he became famous for his preaching as well as his missionary efforts. </p><p>Though he was always somewhat sickly, Theophilus generously served the needs of God's people in the confessional, in the sickroom and at the graveside. Worn out by his labors, he died on June 17, 1740. He was canonized in 1930.</p> American Catholic Blog God doesn't abandon people just because an accident happened. He doesn't abandon people who are the victims of poor judgment or of evildoers. He is always there. It's up to us to find him.

 
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The Month of Mary
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CATHOLIC GREETINGS
Pentecost
As Church we rely on the Holy Spirit to form us in the image of Christ.
Pentecost
As Church we rely on the Holy Spirit to form us in the image of Christ.
Armed Forces Day (U.S.)
Remember to honor those in the service of our nation with your prayers and support.
Reception into Full Communion
Participate in welcoming those completing their Christian initiation and recall your own commitment to the faith.
St. Isidore the Farmer
This deeply religious 12th-century husband and father was known for his love of the poor.



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