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DECEMBER 1 – ST. ELIGIUS.
Read the inspiring story of St. Eligius, a goldsmith turned Bishop, who dedicated his life to the redemption of captives and the creation of rich shrines for relics.
NOVEMBER 30 – ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE.
Read about the inspiring life of St. Andrew, a disciple of St. John Baptist and brother of St. Peter, who spread the faith in Scythia and Greece and ultimately gained a martyr’s crown.
NOVEMBER 29 – ST. SATURNINUS, MARTYR.
Read about the heroic martyrdom of St. Saturninus, the first Christian bishop of Toulouse, who fearlessly stood up to idolatry and sacrificed his life for his faith.
NOVEMBER 28 – ST. JAMES OF LA MARCA OF ANCONA.
Learn about the life of St. James of the Marches, his devotion to prayer and penance, and his miraculous powers that healed the sick and raised the dead.
NOVEMBER 27 – ST. MAXIMUS, BISHOP.
Learn about the remarkable life of St. Maximus, his gentle and kind governance of the Lerins monastery, and his ultimate role as bishop of Riez.
NOVEMBER 26 – ST. PETER OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Read about the life of St. Peter, the fearless leader of the Church of Alexandria, who upheld the faith during persecution and ultimately gave his life for it.
Christ *Is* The King
As the liturgical year concludes, reminiscing about the Catholic tradition of celebrating Christ the King reveals some needs today. Although Pope Francis suggests a new global humanitarian organization, he overlooks the Catholic Church’s foundational role. Discover the tried and true to which we should return amid growing atheism and weakened church attendance.
NOVEMBER 25 – ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA.
Learn about the life of St. Catherine, a noble virgin of Alexandria, who was martyred for her faith and devotion to Jesus Christ.
NOVEMBER 24 – ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS.
Learn about the inspiring life of St. John of the Cross, who chose a life of poverty and worked to reform the Carmelite Order despite facing persecution from his own brethren.
Father Hardon’s Secret to Thanksgiving
Father Hardon emphasizes that gratitude towards God, unlike instinctive human gratitude, is not spontaneous but based on faith. He describes divine gratitude as the appreciation of God’s generosity in everything we have and hope for. Promoting daily acts of thanks-thinking, thanks-saying, and thanks-doing. But how will shock you!
