Saint Nicholas

December 6, 2016 The Best Catholic

The story behind the character we’ve come to know as “Santa Claus” actually starts with a real saint- Saint Nicholas, a greatly venerated saint by Catholics for many centuries. Various churches and religious offices around the world have been dedicated in his honor to commemorate his life of holiness and

Prayer Petitions For December 6, 2016

December 6, 2016 The Best Catholic

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. To Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, who will appear openly

Mass Readings For December 6, 2016

December 6, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated; Indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins. A voice

Prayer Petitions For December 4, 2016

December 4, 2016 The Best Catholic

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. To Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin

Mass Readings For December 4, 2016

December 4, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10 On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit

Saint Eligius

December 1, 2016 The Best Catholic

Born in the year 590 in Limoges, France, Saint Eligius is considered the patron saint of metalworkers.  He was an excellent metalsmith and his close friendship to the French King Clotaire II of Paris helped his outstanding reputation as master of the mint became widespread.  But what makes this saint

Prayer Petitions For December 1, 2016

December 1, 2016 The Best Catholic

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. To Christ, the great light promised by the prophets to

Mass Readings For December 1, 2016

December 1, 2016 The Best Catholic

First Reading – Isaiah 26:1-6 On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: “A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith. A nation

Saint Andrew

November 30, 2016 The Best Catholic

Saint Andrew, also known as Saint Andrew the Apostle, is the older brother of Saint Peter and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.  He was born in the early 1st century in the village of Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee.  He and his brother were both fishermen by

Prayer Petitions For November 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 The Best Catholic

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. My brothers, we build on the foundation of the apostles.

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