Saint Frumentius is the first so-called “Abuna” or father of the Ethiopian Church. Such title was in recognition of his role in bringing Christianity to the Aksumite Empire, situated in northern Ethiopia. He was originally from Tyre, Lebanon. In a voyage to Ethiopia with his brother, Saint Aedesius, their ship …
We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below. Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope. Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. Lift up your hearts to our Lord and Savior who …
First Reading – Ephesians 6:10-20 Brothers and sisters: Draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the Devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but …
Widely popular among Catholics worldwide, Saint Pope John Paul II, a native of Poland, was the second longest-serving pope in modern history from 1978 to 2005 and the most traveled one, having visited 129 countries. He was the first non-Italian elected to the pontificate since Pope Adrian VI in 1522. …
We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below. Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope. Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. God aids and protects the people he has chosen for …
First Reading – Ephesians 4:7-16 Brothers and sisters: Grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore, it says: He ascended on high and took prisoners captive; he gave gifts to men. What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended into the …
Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. – Proverbs 31:30
Known as “The North American Martyrs,” these 17th century French Jesuits and laymen were the first missionaries who ventured to North America and Canada after the latter’s discovery in 1534. Their group was comprised of six Jesuit priests — Fathers John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, Gabriel Lalemant, Noel Chabanel, Charles …
We encourage everyone to post your Daily Prayer Petitions in the Comments section below. Together we pray as one Catholic Family for our intentions and the intentions of the Pope. Let us also pray for the suffering souls in Purgatory. This is the hour when the King of martyrs offered …
First Reading – Ephesians 3:2-12 Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. When you read this you can understand my …
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