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St. Joseph the Worker

The feast of St. Joseph the Worker, celebrated May 1st,  was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 in order to Christianize the concept of labor and give to all workmen a model and a protector. By the daily labor in his shop, offered to God with patience and joy, St. Joseph provided for the…
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Reflection from the Gospel of Luke 22:14–23:56

Each passion narrative is profoundly rich in meaning and helps us enter more deeply into the mystery of the crucified Lord. You are encouraged to take time this week and carefully read the Passion Narrative in its entirety so as to enter into these Holy Days with Jesus as He leads us to His glorious…
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St. Braulio

Feast day March 26 St. Isidore recognized the young nobleman Braulio as an outstanding graduate of his college at Seville in Spain and took him under his wing. He made Braulio his colleague, a peer to whom he submitted his books for editing. Isidore ordained him and appointed him bishop of Saragossa in 631. St.…
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Scripture Reflection from Luke 9:28b-36

This Sunday’s readings seem to be all about wonder — in Genesis, we hear about a sky filled with countless stars, and then in Luke, we learn of Christ’s radiant transfiguration on a mountaintop. There is a sense of amazement. But for me, it says something vital about Lent. And it all boils down to two little words. The…
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