Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Saint of the Day: St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Feast Day: September 17 Today, September 17, the Catholic Church honors St. Robert Bellarmine, a great Jesuit priest, bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. St. Robert Bellarmine was born on October 4, 1542, in Montepulciano, Italy. From his youth, he was deeply devoted to prayer, study, and the service of God. He eventually entered the…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians15:1-11 I am reminding you, brothers and sisters,of the Gospel I preached to you,which you indeed received and in which you also stand.Through it you are also being saved,if you hold fast to the word I preached to you,unless…
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Saint of the Day: Saints Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr
Feast Day: September 16 Today, September 16, the Catholic Church honors Saint Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr, two great shepherds of the early Church who remained faithful to Christ during times of persecution and division. Their lives remind us that the Church must be built upon faith, mercy, courage, and unity. Who…
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5 Catholic Prayers for Protection from Evil
When we face temptation, fear, spiritual trials, or the presence of evil in our lives, the Catholic Church teaches us to turn to God with faith, humility, and perseverance. Prayer is not a magical formula or a way of controlling supernatural powers. It is an act of trust in God. The Catechism of the Catholic…
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Daily Bible Reading
Source: Vaticannews.va READING OF THE DAY A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians12:31-13:13 Brothers and sisters:Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tonguesbut do not have love,I am a resounding gong or a clashing…
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September 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows | Memorial
Feast Day: September 15 Today, September 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary in her profound union with the suffering and Passion of her Son, Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Sorrows reminds us that Mary’s love for Jesus was not only present in His moments of…