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The Father of Monks
Today is the feast* of the man many consider to be the founder of Christian monasticism, Saint Anthony the Great of Egypt, the “Father of Monks”. He was born in the middle of the third century in...
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Confraternity
In theory, each pilgrim who completes the Camino de Santiago is a member of the Archconfraternity of Saint James the Apostle. Originally founded in 1499, the aims of the Archcontraternity are: Promote...
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Of Benedict and His Order
Icon of Saint Benedict at Mount Athos Although it no longer appears on the Universal (Roman) calendar, today is one of two feasts of Saint Benedict celebrated by Benedictines throughout the world. This...
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Ten Years Catholic
Ten years ago today, on the night of the 26th of March 2005, I was baptized into the Church at the great Vigil of Easter. I used to think that it was a rare thing that one could point to a specific...
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Quote of the Day
Theirs was the religion of Saint John and of Saint Paul, the religion of the Gloria in Excelsis Deo, of the Athanasian Creed, and of the Te Deum Laudamus: Trinitarian, Christological, liturgical, and...
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Called to Serve?
“Keeper of the Treasures” by Deacon Lawrence Klimecki When I began this blog, years ago now, I was trying to discern whether God was calling me to the Diaconate. I talked a little bit about that, and...
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Saint Joan
On this day in 1431, one of the most truly remarkable women who ever lived was burned at the stake. She was 19 years old. She was known as Jehanne la Pucelle (Joan the Maiden), but today we name her...
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Consolations of the Feast
Several things crowd my mind this morning. Chiefly, I’m still processing the Corpus Christi Masses and procession we celebrated at our parish yesterday. But first, a slight digression. Mary, Mediatrix...
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One Small Step
Yr Obd’t Servant in Fairhaven. Photo by the fabulous Francine Yesterday, Francine and I drove up to Sacred Heart church in Fairhaven, near Bellingham, to attend an informational session on the...
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Give the Keys to God
Deacon Greg Kandra Deacon Greg Kandra, whom I’ve mentioned before, gave a great interview to America Magazine. He talks about his blog, his life, his vocation, and his thoughts on the Church. I was...
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On this Feast of Lawrence, a New Chapter and a Prayer
“Keeper of the Treasures” by Deacon Lawrence Klimecki Today is the feast of the deacon martyr, Saint Lawrence. There are so many stories about him, that it’s hard to sum him up briefly. In the confused...
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Application Sent
This evening I have electronically submitted my application to the diaconate. There are one or two additional pieces I need to send in electronically, and then the physical copies next week. Lord Jesus...
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 1: Saint Stephen
O glorious Saint Stephen, first Martyr for the Faith, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles. I kneel at your feet...
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 2: Saint Alcuin
O glorious Saint Alcuin, great teacher of the Faith, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, I kneel at your feet and humbly beg you to take my present need under your special protection and...
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 4: Saint Benjamin the Deacon
O glorious Saint Benjamin, constant preacher and Martyr for the Faith, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, I kneel at your feet and humbly beg you to take my present need under your...
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 5: Saint Ephrem the Syrian
O glorious Saint Ephrem, harp of the Spirit, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, I kneel at your feet and humbly beg you to take my present need under your special protection and to make...
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 6: Saint Philip the Deacon
O glorious Saint Philip, tireless preacher of the Faith, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, I kneel at your feet and humbly beg you to take my present need under your special protection,...
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 7: Saint Francis of Assisi
O Holy Saint Francis, through your kind intercession we seek holiness above all things. We seek the faith, hope and love that allowed you to joyfully renounce the pleasures of earthly life and to...
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O glorious Saint Raymond, husband, father, deacon, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, I kneel at your feet and humbly beg you to take my present need under your special protection....
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Novena to the Holy Deacons, Day 9: Saint Lawrence of Rome
O glorious Saint Lawrence, Martyr for the Faith, filled with compassion for those who invoke you, with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I kneel at your feet and...
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