Saint Thomas of Villanova
1488-1555
Feast Day: September 22
Patronage: Students, the poor, orphans, Villanova University, PA. The Provence of St. Thomas of Villanova
Saint Thomas of Villanova was a Spanish Augustine Bishop of Valencia. He was an absentminded professor of theology and philosophy who was committed to the poor (called the “Father to the poor”) and impoverished, and the spiritual and material life in his diocese. He founded colleges, organized priests for service to the Moors, and promoted the Tridentine reforms. He died of natural causes after giving all his wealth to the poor.
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Saint Matthew the Apostle
1st century
Feast Day: September 21
Patronage: accountants, Italy, bankers, tax collectors
Matthew, a former tax collector from Capernaum was called by Jesus to be His disciple. After his call, Matthew invited Jesus home for a feast. On seeing this the Scribes and the Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners. This prompted Jesus to answer, " I came not to call the just, but sinners." Matthew was the first Evangelist and one of the witnesses of the Resurrection and Ascension.
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“What is the Church doing to help pregnant women in need?”
For decades, numerous Catholic social service agencies, in collaboration with faith-based and secular organizations, have assisted pregnant women in need with material resources and personal accompaniment during pregnancy and after their child is born. Project Rachel helps those struggling post-abortion. Every woman should be able to depend upon a community for support and the Catholic Church remains committed to woman in need.
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This gesture and prayer is often misunderstood or made incorrectly. Hopefully, this article helps.
Saint Andrew Kim
1821-1846
Feast Day: September 20
Patronage: Korea
Saint Andrew Kim was the first native-born Korean Catholic priest. He was baptized at 15, studied for the priesthood in Macau, and was ordained in Shanghai. St. Andrew was then sent back to Korea to preach, evangelize and arrange travel for more missionaries. This was during the Joseon Dynasty when Christianity was suppressed for fear of foreign influences. He was then captured, tortured, and beheaded for his faith. Pope St. John Paul II canonized St. Andrew Kim and 103 Korean martyrs in 1984.
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Saint Januarius (St. Gennaro)
Died 305
Feast Day: September 19
Patronage: blood banks; Naples; volcanic eruptions
Saint Januarius was a bishop of Benevento, Italy. When visiting prisoners, during the Diocletian reign, he too was imprisoned. They were thrown to a wild bear who didn’t harm them, then they were beheaded. For 600 years vials of St. Januarius’ blood have liquified up to 18 times each year. This miraculous event continues today and has been intensely studied by scientists.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here:
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Our Lady of La Salette Print
1846
Feast Day: September 19
In 1846 the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to two children, Maximin Giraud and Melanie Calvat on a mountain in La Salette, France while they were attending cattle. She was weeping and an intense light surrounded her. Around her neck was a crucifix, with a hammer and pincers on either side. Her message was one of a severe warning to mankind to keep the commandments and pursue holiness. She told of a terrifying apocalyptic future unless people repented. The local bishop formally approved the public devotion and prayers to Our Lady of La Salette in 1851.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here:
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Have you been praying the novena? It's not too late to join in.Join Catholics across Ohio on Day 5 of our 54-Day Rosary Novena. We're praying the Joyful Mysteries for the first nine days.
Today we are praying through the intercession of The Holy Family for all parents struggling with psychological and emotional trauma. May The Holy Family welcome parents into the warmth of their holy home and grant them the healing to return to their families with vibrancy, devotion, fidelity and new life. Holy Family, pray for us!
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“Where Does It Say That?” – Is Misleading
Amendment Language:
“Every individual has a right to ... miscarriage care ...”
Danger of Language:
Referring to “miscarriage care” promotes a myth that a “right
to abortion” is necessary to preserve care for miscarriages
and ectopic pregnancies. This is false. Catholic hospitals have
always provided comprehensive miscarriage care and will
continue to do so regardless of the outcome of this vote.
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What a great day for our second annual Sacrament Paint Party! We're blessed that Michelle Hosey, parishioner and owner of Designsbymichelle , was willing to gift us with her talent and expertise. Those in First Communion Prep, Confirmation Prep, and OCIA came with parents, grandparents, sponsors, etc. Thanks to 3 of our wonderful parish teens who volunteered watching the younger siblings of these kids. The littles enjoyed Brother Francis cartoons, coloring, games, and a church scavenger hunt!
it was great.. so much artistic talent.
Love this, Michelle is so generous in sharing her talents and all the paintings are so beautiful. Wonderful memories and keepsakes.❤️
I enjoyed looking at all the pictures! Thanks for sharing!🙏
Beautiful pictures
What a great idea!!
These paintings are beautiful!