The Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents
On the fourth day of our Christmas celebration, the Church reminds us that not everyone is joyful;...
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Perspective from Persecution
Today, September 16, is the feast of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, two friends from the early Church...
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Remembering the Holy Innocents
Image: “The Flight Into Egypt” (detail) by Carl Spitzweg | Public Domain via Wikimedia...
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Daily Quote — From St. Charles Lwanga
“It is as if you are pouring water on me. Please repent and become a Christian like me.” (St....
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A religion of love or hate?
Each year after celebrating the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, we follow up their celebration...
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Daily Catholic Quote — From St. Charles Lwanga
“It is as if you are pouring water on me. Please repent and become a Christian like me.” (St....
Read MoreSt. Cyprian and Perspective from Persecution
September 16 is the feast of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, two friends from the early Church who were martyred for the faith. St. Cornelius was elected Pope after the papacy was vacant for almost a year due to Emperor Decius’...
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Catholic Quote of the Day — From St. Charles Lwanga
“It is as if you are pouring water on me. Please repent and become a Christian like me.” (St....
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Daily Catholic Quote — From the Collect of the Memorial of Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions
“From The Collect for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and his Companions, Martyrs” “O God, who...
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quote from St. Edmund Campion, Martyr
“I am a Catholic man and a priest. In that faith have I lived and in that faith do I intend to die, and if you esteem my religion treason, then I am guilty. As for any other treason, I never committed. I stand condemned for...
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quiz – Martyrs of England and Wales
Question: What was the name of the Jesuit martyr of the 16th century whose happy demeanor when taken to his execution caused those who witnessed this to conclude that he was glad to die for the faith? Answer here or on Facebook....
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quiz – English Martyrs
Question: (a) Name two men who suffered martyrdom instead of signing King Henry VIII’s Oath of Succession? (b) In what year were they killed? Answer here or on Facebook. Also, you are encouraged to suggest future...
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