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St. Josaphat, First Canonized Saint of the Eastern Church CATHOLIC FIRE - November 12, 2009 Saint Josaphat was born in the Ukraine of Orthodox parents about the year 1580 and given the name John at baptism. He entered the Basilian monastery of the Trinity at Vilna in 1604, taking the name Josaphat. He was ordained priest in 1609 and was chosen bishop of Polock in 1614. Josaphat was a ... http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2009/11/st-josaphat-first-canonized-saint-of.html
God is Among You YOUR DAILY TRIPOD - November 12, 2009 November 12, 2009 Memorial of Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr For there is nought God loves, be it not one who dwells with Wisdom. For she is fairer than the sun and surpasses every constellation of the stars. Compared to light, she takes precedence; for that, indeed, night supplants, but ... http://yourdailytripod.blogspot.com/2009/11/god-is-among-you.html
In union with the whole Church we honor A PENITENT BLOGGER - November 1, 2009 ... who were already gathered before the throne of God in heaven. These names also brought them courage, for many of these saints were marytrs, who endured great suffering rather than turn away from Christ. As we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints today, it is good for us to take a little time to go ... http://penitens.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-union-with-whole-church-we-honor.html
St. Ursula and Companions CATHOLIC FIRE - October 21, 2009 St Ursula, virgin and martyr , is a saint of the 3rd or 4th century. She was accompanied by some virgin companions who were also martyred. She has been venerated by the whole of Christendom for many centuries. Some of the elements of Ursula's story may be legend, but her existence and sanctity ... http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2009/10/st-ursula-and-companions.html
St. Paul of the Cross: Priest, Writer, Mystic CATHOLIC FIRE - October 20, 2009 ... Paul died in Rome on October 18, 1775. He was canonized on June 29, 1867 by Pope Pius IX. Patron: Passionist order. Spiritual Helps from St. Paul of the Cross: "When you feel the assaults of passion and anger, then is the time to be silent as Jesus was silent in the midst of His ignominies and ... http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2009/10/st-paul-of-cross-priest-writer-mystic.html
Priests and Martyrs SEEK HIS FACE - October 19, 2009 + Saint Isaac Jogues, Saint John deBrebeuf, and Companions "Jesus, my Lord and Saviour, what can I give thee in return for all the favors you have first conferred on me?" It was with these beautiful words, that Saint John de Brebeuf, committed himself once again, ... http://fatherchecksblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/priests-and-martyrs.html
Notes on the Feast of the North American Martyrs. THE CITY AND THE WORLD - October 19, 2009 ... that Jean de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues can be quite sobering, but it has also given me courage and hope on difficult days. The Jesuit kinship I share with the North American Martyrs has given me a deeper sense of the reality of the communion of saints - in a very real way, those whom I call upon ... http://jesuitjoe.blogspot.com/2009/10/notes-on-feast-of-north-american.html
Pope Saint Callistus I SEEK HIS FACE - October 14, 2009 + Saint Callistus I T oday we celebrate the memorial of Pope Saint Callistus I, a martyr of the early Church. He was martyred around the year 222/3 and to him we owe the establishment of the first Ember Days as wide practices in the Church. Ember Days were/are formal days set ... http://fatherchecksblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/pope-saint-callistus-i.html
Sainthood Challenge Day 41: Fortitude THE SAINTHOOD PROJECT - October 3, 2009 Reflection: We all could use more courage in our lives. The area where we need to have the most courage is in the area of our faith. We need to be able to practice our faith boldly, to bring it to others using the unique gifts that God has given us so that we can help to build ... http://www.sainthoodandsurrender.com/2009/10/sainthood-challenge-day-41-fortitude.html
Saint Michael! THE ROCKIN' TRADDY - September 29, 2009 It is the feast day of this blog's patron - Saint Michael. Here's a bit for you to read. One day, after celebrating Mass, the aged Pope Leo XIII was in conference with the Cardinals when suddenly he sank to the floor in a deep swoon. Physicians who hastened to his side could find ... http://rockintraddy.blogspot.com/2009/09/saint-michael.html