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Bl. Angelo Paoli, Priest, (mf)

Liturgy: 
Sunday, January 20, 2013  
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Angelus was born on September 1, 1642, at Argigliano, then a section of the commune of Fivizzano, now ofCasolà in Lunigiana (Massa, Italy); at Baptism he received the name Francis. In 1660 he received the tonsure and the first two minor orders. After some months spent with his family, he took the habit of the Carmelites at Fivizzano and was sent to Siena for his novitiate.

St. Nuno Alvares Pereira, Religious (M)

Liturgy: 
Monday, April 1, 2013  
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NUNO ÁLVARES PEREIRA was born in Portugal on 24th June 1360, most probably at Cernache do Bomjardin, illegitimate son of Brother Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira, Hospitalier Knight of St. John of Jerusalem and prior of Crato and Donna Iria Gonçalves do Carvalhal. About a year after his birth, the child was legitimized by royal decree and so was able to receive a knightly education typical of the offspring of the noble families of the time. At thirteen years of age he became page to Queen Leonor, was received at court and was created a knight.

A Lenten Journey with St.Therese

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Fr. John Russell, O.Carm.

GOSPEL

JESUS SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES:
The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised."

Then he said to all, "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save ir. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?' LUKE 9: 22-25

St. Therese, A Little Way

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by Father John Welch, O.Carm.

She has been called a "Vatican II in miniature." Young Therese Martin as a Carmelite nun anticipated many of the contributions of that great pastoral council. The Fathers of the Council frequently invoked her name both in formal and informal sessions. And today her contributions are recognized in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Father Titus is Arrested - Letters Written in Prison

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Bl. Titus Brandsma, O.Carm.

 

January 19, 1942: Father Titus is Arrested

Having spent the night in Arnhem, I was told that I must spend another night there. With these words I was brought into cell 577 on January 20. Next morning I had to be ready at half past eight to be tried at the Hague. This would probably be finished in the afternoon, and in view of my health I would probably be allowed home. On the night of January 21,

Teresa Avila Quotes

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A collection of quotes attributed to Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582).

“ Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.”

The Little Faith of Thérèse

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Pope Benedict XVI

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today I would like to talk to you about St Thérèse of Lisieux, Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, who lived in this world for only 24 years, at the end of the 19th century, leading a very simple and hidden life but who,

Therese of Lisieux Quotes

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A collection of quotes by St. Therese of Lesieux. Quotes from St Therese Story of a Soul and her letters.

  • “A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.”

Three Devotions of St. Thérèse

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M. Rev. Kilian Healy, O.Carm.

From the dawn of reason the heart of St. Thérèse was raised to God. As she grew in years she was blessed with insight into his merciful love. Her desire was to always do his will. At the reception of her first holy communion she told our Lord that she is giving herself to him forever.

St. Teresa Margaret - The Virtue of Poverty

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http://www.stteresamargaret.org

St. Teresa Margaret could be a model for all who strive to grow in virtue. She approached the exercise of all the virtues in an intelligent and carefully planned manner. The little table in her cell contained many small scraps of paper with her resolutions carefully written out as reminders to her of her plan of action.

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