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No one was more shunned by the Jews than a publican, who was a Jew that collected taxes on behalf of the Roman rulers.  Most publicans were seen by the other Jews as one who robbed their own people and made a large personal profit. They were not allowed to trade, eat, or even pray…

Quick Facts Date: September 8 Type of Feast: Feast Readings: Micah 5:1-4A or Romans 8:28-30; Psalm 13:6AB, 6C; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 or Matthew 1:18-23 Prayers: The Hail Mary, Prayer for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Other Names for the Feast: The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary; The Virgin Mary's Birthday History of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin…

Augustine Aurelius was born on November 13, 354, in Tagaste, North Africa. His father was a pagan, his mother was a devout Catholic who we know today as St. Monica. As a young adult, he was yet unbaptized and seeking to find his place. He fell under the influence of the Manicheans, a belief system…

Back to School Prayer: Blessed are you, Lord God, Creator of body and mind and heart; you have sent the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to guide your people in all their ways. At the beginning of this new school year, in this time of uncertainty and anxiety, we implore your mercy. Bless and protect…