of Lourdes, " I am the Immaculate Conception." This dogma had been defined by Pope Pius IX just a few years earlier on December 8, 1854. The Basilica at Lourdes...
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Our Lady of Lourdes
Just Have Faith
...faith to God with our needs and the needs of others. Today we celebrate the feast of another person of faith: John Bosco. Born in Italy in 1815, he was...
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Just Doing My Job
...of Providence Orphanage in Italy. In September 1877, she made her vows there and took the religious habit. When the bishop closed the orphanage in 1880, he named Frances prioress...
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Mary, Our Mother
...therefore, the mother of God. So, we celebrate her conception today, Dec. 8, and her birthday 9 months from now on Sept. 8. Yes, this is a mystery. How can...
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