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The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the…

Pantaleon was the personal physician to the Roman Emperor Maximian. His only Christian influence growing up had been his mother, Saint Eubula, but after she passed away, Pantaleon stopped giving much attention to the faith. Then he met a Christian priest named Hermolaus (who also became a saint), and the two had a long discussion.…

As a Catholic, I approach the parable of the weeds among the wheat in Matthew 13:24-30 with reverence and a desire for spiritual understanding. This parable, shared by Jesus, contains profound lessons about the Kingdom of God, the reality of evil, and the importance of patient discernment. In this story, Jesus tells of a man…