Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Saint of the Day: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Today, September 21, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional author of the Gospel according to Matthew. Before following Jesus, Matthew was a tax collector. One day, Jesus passed by and saw him sitting at the customs post. Jesus simply…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians4:1-7, 11-13 Brothers and sisters:I, a prisoner for the Lord,urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,with all humility and gentleness, with patience,bearing with one another through love,striving to preserve the unity of the…
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Yom Kippur and Jesus: From the Day of Atonement to the Cross
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, was one of the most solemn days in the Old Testament. On this day, the high priest entered the Holy of Holies once a year and offered blood for his own sins and for the sins of the people. The Book of Leviticus says: “Aaron shall make atonement for the sanctuary… because…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Isaiah55:6-9 Seek the LORD while he may be found,call him while he is near.Let the scoundrel forsake his way,and the wicked his thoughts;let him turn to the LORD for mercy;to our God, who is generous in forgiving.For my thoughts are not your thoughts,nor are…
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What is Baptism?
Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become Christians children of God, and heirs of heaven. The sacrament of Baptism was instituted by Christ at his own Baptism, and commanded at His Ascension. Why is Baptism necessary for the salvation of all men? Baptism is…
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Saint of the Day: St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr
Today, September 19, the Catholic Church honors St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr, a faithful shepherd of Christ who gave his life for the Gospel during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. St. Januarius served as Bishop of Benevento. During the persecution, he courageously visited Christians who had been imprisoned for their faith. He…