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St. Irene was a Portuguese nun who was martyred in defense of her chastity in the year 653. Saint Irene’s body was miraculously recovered after being thrown into the river....
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Where Did the Rosary Originate?
Except for the Our Father, no Catholic prayer or devotion may be more revered than the Rosary. Many say the Rosary daily, reciting this prayer not only in church but...
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Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary
Ask Mary to accompany you in the recitation of the Rosary and inspire you to take your prayer into your daily actions. The Rosary is a beloved prayer among Catholics...
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Fire damages historic Catholic church in Ukraine
A fire has severely damaged a historic Catholic church in Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv. The fire broke out at the Gothic-style Church of St. Nicholas during an organ music rehearsal...
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St. Michael the Archangel: ‘Make known my greatness’
Crisis after crisis, century after century, St. Michael the Archangel remains God’s warrior angel of peace. It was Michael who emerged from angelic obscurity to counter the rebellion of Lucifer and...
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Why do we exalt the Cross?
From a historical perspective, today’s Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross commemorates three events
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Holy Land Christians offer art to local Catholics
by Joe Bolligjoe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — There isn’t much good news coming out of the Middle East at this time, especially if you are a Christian. Wars and the...
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