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  SAINTS NOVEMBER 13 St. Columba. The patroness of two parishes in Cornwall, England. The heather king there put her to death.  Bl. Vincent Bossilkov, Roman Catholic Passionist Priest, bishop of Nicopolis and martyr in the Communist campaign in Bulgaria against religion. Feastday:    St. Devinicus, 6th century. Scottish missionary and bishop also called Denick or Teavneck. He was a companion of Sts. Columba and Machar in evangelizing Caithness. Other details of his life no longer exist.  St. Gredifael, 7th century. Welsh or Breton abbot of Whitland, in Dyfed, Wales. He accompanied St. Paternus from Brittany to Wales. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 1917 A.D. Patron of immigrants. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin.  Frances was born in Lombardi, Italy in 1850, one of thirteen children. At eighteen, she desired to become a Nun, but poor health stood in her way. She helped her parents until their death, and then worked on a farm with her brothers and sisters.  One day a priest asked her to t

  The Dogma of the Immaculate Conception The dogma of the Immaculate Conception, solemnly proclaimed on 8th December 1854 by Pope Pius IX in the Bull Ineffabilis Deus, affirms that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception.  The text of the Bull states: “We declare, pronounce and define that the doctrine which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the first instant of her conception, by a singular privilege and grace of the Omnipotent God, in virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of mankind, was preserved immaculate from all stain of original sin, has been revealed by God, and therefore should firmly and constantly be believed by all the faithful.”This dogma confirms Mary’s unique role in God’s plan of salvation.  She was chosen to be the mother of the Saviour, and for this reason, she benefitted from a special grace that kept her free from sin, a grace in view of the merits of Jesus Christ.  https://www.lourdes-france.org/

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  St Josaphat and St Machar https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/323

  St. Josaphat Kuncewicz, Bishop and Martyr - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/11/12/st--josaphat-kuncewicz--bishop-and--martyr-.html

SAINTS NOVEMBER 12 St. Ymar, 830 A.D. Benedictine martyr of England. A monk in Reculver Abbey, Kent, England, he was put to death by marauding Danes. Feast day: November 12.   St. Livinus, 650 A.D. Martyred Irish bishop, ordained by St. Augustine of Canterbury, England. He was the son of a Scottish noble and an Irish princess. Livinus and three companions went to Flanders, Belgium, where they evangelized the area. He was martyred near Clost, in Brabant. Also called Lebwin, he is identified by some scholars with St. Lebuinus.     ST. JOSAPHAT KUNCEWICZ, BISHOP AND MARTYR- This 17th century Ukranian monk and bishop lived, labored and died for the unity of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. The feast day of this “martyr of unity” is celebrated on November 12.  https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/11/12/st--josaphat-kuncewicz--bishop-and--martyr-.html St. Cadwallader, 689 A.D.  A king of the Saxon peoples. He is also called Cadwalla and Ceadwalla. Born circa 659, Cadwallader became king o

  Pope: ‘Synodality is inseparable from ecumenism’ - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-11/pope-synodality-is-inseparable-from-ecumenism.html

  Gospel in Art: Obstacles are sure to come https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51063

  St. Martin, Bishop of Tours - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/11/11/st--martin--bishop-of-tours-.html

  St Leo the Great https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/320

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 SAINTS NOVEMBER 10 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy St. John of Ratzeburg, 1066 A.D.  Martyred Scottish bishop. Born in Scotland, John became a missionary in Germany. Named the bishop of Ratzeburg, he labored on the coast of the Baltic Sea where he was martyred for the faith by local pagans. St. Justus of Canterbury, 627 A.D. Benedictine archbishop of Canterbury. Justus was a Roman sent by Pope St. Gregory I the Great in 601 to England, to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons. Justus and others were sent as aides to St. Augustine. In 604, Justus was consecrated the first bishop of Rochester. The death of King Ethelbert in 616 caused a rise in paganism, and Justus returned to Rome. In the following year he went back to England and became archbishop of Canterbury in 624. He consecrated St. Paulinus.    St. Elaeth, 1084 A.D. British king driven by locals into Wales. He became a monk there under St. Seiriol. Elaeth’s poems have survived.   S

  Gospel in Art: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51051

 SAINTS NOVEMBER 09 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy St. Theodore Tyro, Roman martyr, considered to be virtually identical with St. Theodore Stratelates. According to custom, he was a recruit (tiro) in the Roman army at Pontus, on the Black Sea. After refusing to participate in a pagan ceremony, he was brought before the tribune of the legion and the governor of the region. Freed temporarily, he immediately went out and set fire to the temple of Cybele near Amasea in Pontus. For this crime, he was burned to death in a furnace. Nov 9 STS. MARY AND NEONE, MARTYRS IN THE CEMETERY OF CALLISTUS ON THE VIA APPIA Together with their parents, Adria and Pauline; an uncle, Hippolytus; and several others; Martia (or Martana) and Neon were martyred in the persecution launched by Valerian in the year 257. In the 8th century, their relics were translated to the Roman church of Sant’Agata dei Goti. Nov 9 November 9 is the Feast of the Dedication

Elections USA 2024: 3 states voted against and 7 in favor of abortion - ZENIT - English : The outcomes varied widely, highlighting the shifting yet polarized landscape of reproductive rights in the U.S. Anti-abortion measures gained ground in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota, while pro-choice amendments passed in states like Arizona, Missouri, and Colorado

South Korea: more than one million people in the streets against homosexual “marriage” - ZENIT - English : The Korea Herald described the rally as “one of the largest religious gatherings in the country's history.” It was organized by Christian groups, the Council of Presbyterian Churches and the United Christian Churches of Korea.

US Elections 2024: gay “marriage” passes the California and Colorado Constitutions - ZENIT - English : In the recent election on November 5, California and Colorado voters decisively supported the removal of constitutional provisions defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

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SAINTS NOVEMBER 08 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy Four Crowned Roman Catholic Martyrs, Castorius, Claudius, Nicostratus, and Symphorian were tortured and slain in Pannonia, having been carvers from Sirmium. They refused to carve a pagan statue and were martyred by retired co-Emperor Diocletian. A martyr named Simplicius died with them. The second group of Four Holy Crowned Ones died at Albano, Italy. They were Carpophorus, Secundius, Severian, and Victorinus. Feastday Nov 8 St. Willehad, 789 A.D. Benedictine missionary and bishop. A native of Northumbria, England, he studied at York, was a friend of Blessed Alcuin, and became a monk in York or Ripon. About 766, he embarked upon a journey to preach among the Frisians of the Netherlands. He preached at Dokkum and Overyssel, but was forced to flee with his companions because of the violent pagan reaction. In 780, at the request of Charlemagne (r. 768-814), he became a missionary a

What does it mean to pray as children of God and why pray? Pope Francis answers - ZENIT - English : Pope's General Audience, November 6, 2024 on the Holy Spirit and Prayer

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  St Willibrord https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/317

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 SAINTS NOVEMBER 07 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy St. Hyacinth Castaneda, Roman Catholic Priest and Vietnamese Martyr. Martyr of Vietnam and a Dominican. Born in Setavo, Spain, he was sent to China and then Vietnam. Hyacinth was beheaded in Vietnam. Nov 7 Bl. Peter Ou, Roman Catholic Chinese Martyr. A Chinese native, Peter was originally an innkeeper who was converted to the Catholic faith and became a catechist. He is credited with giving Christian instruction to more than six hundred converts before he was strangled by enemies of the Church. Feastday: November 7 ST. WILLIBRORD, BISHOP OF NORTHERN EUROPE. Willibrord was a Northumbrian missionary saint, known as the "Apostle to the Frisians" in the modern Netherlands. He became the first Bishop of Utrecht and died at Echternach, Luxembourg . Nov 7 St. Cumgar, 6th or 8th century. Monastic founder possibly identified with St. Docuinus. A native of Devon, he founded mon

Pope Francis and spiritual coca-colonization in academia - ZENIT - English : Pope Francis outlined a vision of education rooted in compassion, dialogue, and humility

  Sister Clare Crockett on the road to Sainthood https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51021

  The Martyrs of Vietnam https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/378

  Gospel in Art: If you intend to build a tower, would you not work out the cost first? https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51027

Make America Good Again : Dismissing the Commandments and living by political slogans alienates faith from morals and our duties from human rights.

 SAINTS NOVEMBER 06 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy Roman Catholic Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, the people who were killed by Republicans during the war because of their faith. As of July 2008, almost one thousand Spanish martyrs have been beatified or canonized. For some two thousand additional martyrs, the beatification process is underway.Nov. 6 St. Edwen, 7th century. Patroness of Llanedwen, Anglesey, Wales. She is reported to have been the daughter of King Edwin of Northumbria, the first Christian ruler there.   St. Leonard of Reresby, 13th century. Crusader prisoner of the Saracens set free in a miraculous fashion. He was a native of Yorkshire, England.     St. Pinnock. Welsh saint, honored by a church in Cornwall, England. As there is no historical evidence for St. Pinnock’s existence, it is assumed by some scholars that Pinnock is a derivation of St. Winnow. Bl. Anthony Baldinucci, Roman Catholic Jesuit Priest and Mi

  Pope: Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral prophetic sign from the Lord - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-11/pope-message-french-bishops-reopening-notre-dame-cathedral.html

  St Zachariah and Elizabeth, Jesuit Saints and Blesseds https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/316

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SAINTS NOVEMBER 05 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy STS. DOMNINUS, TEOTHIMUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Originally from Cesaria, these saints sacrificed their lives for their faith. Domninus was a young doctor who died at the stake during the persecution of Diocletian. Theotimus and his companions were martyred in the circus when they were fed to wild beasts. Nov 5 Feast of the Jesuit Saints and Blesseds-We remember these Ignatian holy people in a special way on All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and the feast of All Saints and Blessed of the Society of Jesus (November 5). https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-voices/all-saints-day/ St. Kea, 6th century. British saint honored in Devon, France, as St. Quary. He is sometimes listed as Kay or Kenan. Kea was a bishop. St Zachariah and Elizabeth, Parents of Saint John the Baptist. Both were old when the Angel Gabriel came to tell them they were going to have a son. Zachariah was so s

  Pope at the Angelus: The source of everything is love - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-11/pope-francis-angelus-love-greatest-commandment-heart.html

  Pope Francis: ‘May dialogue replace weapons’ - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-11/pope-angelus-appeal-dialogue-war-peace-spain-floods-prayers.html

  Pope: The Church is a field hospital - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-11/pope-francis-the-church-is-a-field-hospital.html

  Gospel in Art: Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51013

  St. Charles Borromeo, Archbishop of Milan and Cardinal - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/11/04/st--charles-borromeo--archbishop-of-milan-and-cardinal.html

 SAINTS NOVEMBER 04 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy STS. VITALIS AND AGRICOLA  -Agricola, who was beloved for his gentleness, converted his slave, Vitalis, to Christianity; they became deeply attached to each other. Vitalis was first to suffer martyrdom, being executed in the ampitheatre. By his tortues and by flattery the persecutors sought in vain to win over Agricola, whom they finally crucified.Nov 4 St. Clarus. A priest, probably born at Rochester, England, Clarus went to Normandy, became a Benedictine monk, lived as a hermit, and settled at Naqueville, near Rouen. When he repulsed the advances of a noblewoman, she had him killed and beheaded near Saint-Calir-sur-Eph.  St. Birrstan, 934 A.D. Benedictine bishop, also called Birnstan and Brynstan. He was a disciple of St. Grimbold and the successor of St. Frithestan in Winchester, England. St. Charles Borromeo,  1538–1584) was the cardinal archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 158

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  Gospel in Art: Which is the first of all the commandments? https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51005

  St. Martin de Porres, Dominican - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/11/03/st--martin-de-porres--dominican.html

SAINTS NOVEMBER 03 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy St. Peter Francis Neron, Roman Catholic Priest and Vietnamese Martyr. He served as the director of the main seminary until he was arrested and beheaded by authorities. St. Winifred. According to legend, she was the daughter of a wealthy resident of Tegeingl, Flintshire, Wales, and the sister of St. Beuno. She was most impressed by Beuno, was supposedly beheaded on June 22 by one Caradog when she refused to submit to him, had her head restored by Beuno, and sometime later, became a nun of the convent of a double monastery at Gwytherin in Denbigshire. She succeeded an Abbess Tenoy, as Abbess and died there fifteen years after her miraculous restoration to life. A spring supposedly springing up where Winifred's head fell is called Holy Well or St. Winifred's Well and became a great pilgrimage center where many cures have been reported over the centuries. She is also known as

  Pope offers Mass for All Souls’ Day at Rome’s Laurentino Cemetery - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-11/pope-offers-mass-for-all-souls-day-at-laurentino-cemetery.html

SAINTS NOVEMBER 02 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy Bl. John Bodey, 1583 A.D. English martyr and schoolmaster. He was born at Wells, Somerset, and educated at Oxford. Converting to the faith, John studied law at Douai in 1557 and returned to England to become a schoolmaster and to marry. When he repudiated King Henry VIII’s claim of supremacy in spiritual matters, he was arrested in 1550. John was imprisoned at Winchester until 1583, when he was taken on November 2 to Andover where he was hanged. He was beatified in 1929. St. Maura. Maura, the Irish sister of St. Brigid. There legend is that they were Scottish princesses who were murdered by pagan outlaws while on a pilgrimage to Rome. Their bodies are enshrined there. They are believed to be the same St. Maura and St. Britt who were 5th century soldiers per St. Euphronius and St. Martin of Tours. Also there is another legend of them by St. Baya.  

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