St Martin Feast (November 11th)

Just before Martin was born, Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire and the bloody persecution of Christians soon came to an end. The Gospel message soon flourished in ancient Rome, transforming the empire.  Martin’s parents were pagans, but he responded to the call of the Gospel and became a...

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St. Martin de Porres – Nov 3rd

St. Martin de Porres was a freed slave from Panama. His father abandoned his family, and they grew up in deep poverty. After spending just two years in primary school, Martin was placed with a barber/surgeon where he would learn to cut hair and the medical arts. As Martin grew...

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St Callistus I

Pope Callistus 1 is celebrated as a Saint and Martyr on the 14th of October. He chose to emphasize God’s mercy in his ministry. Under inauspicious circumstances, he became a slave to the city where he believed that even the most serious sins could be absolved after sincere Confession. He met with great...

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The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This is the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. This Solemnity reminds us of the unique role that Mary served in the process of our Salvation. Although she was without sin, we have the possibilities of receiving God’s forgiveness for...

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Reflection on Synodality

As we celebrate the Holy Family which consists of Saint Joseph, The Virgin Mary, and the child Jesus, we respect and love this example of love given to us from our God above. If we understand the bond which holds this family together, then we could parallel it to our...

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Reflection on National Vocation Awareness Week.

This week of Vocation Awareness was celebrated annually during the time of year from the 7th to the 13th of November in the Catholic Church. This week was dedicated to encourage and promote vocations to those especially chosen and called for the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.  As we walk along the straight...

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