Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) December 3rd Feast Day Saint Francis Xavier is the patron Saint of priests and foreign missions. He was a great missionary in the history of the church from Spain. Upon his missions, Saint Francis Xavier had to face sea sickness, the immorality of unfaithful Christians, violent raiders, inadequate funds and open […]
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Feast: Monday 25th 2013 Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Saint Catherine is an extraordinary Saint. She is one of the fourteen Holy Helpers; her voice was one of the voices heard by St Joan of Arc. Catherine was blessed with a vision of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus at a young age, which was when
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Feast Day: 22nd November Saint Cecilia is a well known Saint in our world. She is the patroness of music, musicians, makers of stringed instruments and poets. Her life was significant in the small daily chores of life, which is something we can all relate to. Cecilia was betrothed to a man named Valerius. Whilst maintaining
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Saint Margaret of Scotland Feast Day: November 16th Life Summary: Saint Margaret of Scotland was born around 1046 in Hungary. We, as women, mothers, carers, supporters and friends can all find strength in the life of Saint Margaret. After being forced to seek refuge at the age of 25 in Scotland she married King Malcolm
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St Catherine of Siena Feast: 29th April Patronage: Fire Prevention Doctor of the Church The youngest of 25 children, Catherine was nicked named “joy” in Greek, as she brought much joy to her family with her joyful nature and spirit as a child. At a young age Catherine had a vision of Christ seated
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Saint Zita Feast: 27 April Patron: Domestic workers St Zita is a woman many, mothers and household keepers, can associate with. She is the patron of domestic workers. Saint Zita was born into a Holy Christian family surrounded by family members living out a Christian example of life. Zita’s mother would help Zita be
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Saint Anselm Feast: April 21 Doctor of the Church Anselm was handed down the faith from his mother, she taught him great piety. He cherished this as well as his love for learning throughout his life. Anselm was educated at a Benedictine monastery. Anselm wanted to join the Monastery at the age of fifteen
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Saint Bernadette Patronage: Lourdes Feast: 16th April Bernadette Soubirous was the daughter of a milling family in Lourdes whom were extremely poor. Yet she was extremely blessed. Her poor health was a suffering she bore from an early age. Yet God used her suffering and Bernadette submitted to God’s will. Our Lady appeared to her
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Saint Julius Feast: 12th April Saint Julius was Pope of the Catholic Church in year 337. The papacy had been vacant for some time between St Mark and St Julius. Therefore the Arians were causing trouble to say the least. Julius was elected after suffering in exile under the rein of the Arianizing policy,
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Saint Fara (Burgundofara) Feast: 3rd April Not too much is known about Fara. As a small child she was consecrated to God, by St Columbanus. Although we do know that she was the daughter of Count Agneric, who tried to make her marry a man. She refused as she knew this was not God’s will.
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