Sep

7

Aue Maria

September 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Et signum magnum apparauit in caelo: mulier amicta sole, et luna sub pedibus eius, et in capite eius corona stellarum duodecim. Apocalypse 12.
Today, the Church celebrates the birth of our Mother. Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of your mother.

Sep

7

Blessed Frederick Ozanam

September 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment

In today’s Saint of the Day email from American Catholic, Blessed Fred Ozanam is introduced:
Frederick yielded to his father’s wishes and in 1831 arrived in Paris to study law at the University of the Sorbonne. When certain professors there mocked Catholic teachings in their lectures, Frederick defended the Church.
A discussion club which Frederick organized sparked [...]

Sep

7

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

September 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The ninth death anniversary of one of the most well known of contemporary saints has passed us by. This link leads to the official cause of canonisation site.

I’m afraid I didn’t pay much attention to the Missionaries of Charity before she died, but when I see her with a child in her arms, I suddenly [...]