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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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What a blessing!! May God grant her another year of peace, happiness, and service to Christ's Church. Thank you, Sister!!!
Happy Birthday Sister!🎂
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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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Our new program, Family of Faith, includes a year long project where each student will design a prayer board. This month's assignment is to decide on a format and put AMDG on their prayer boards. AMDG- Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam- for the greater glory of God.
Third grader, Karsyn Williams, was eager to get started and designed her board yesterday. She's going to be doing some fancy praying! We love your creativity and joy, Karsyn! May this board lift up your soul as much as it lifts ours! God is definitely being glorified in this beautiful display and we cannot wait to see how Karsyn's and everyone's boards progress throughout the year.
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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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Our Lady of La Salette
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.
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