Category: Life of the Saints
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12 Amazing Facts about the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Today marks the 123rd Birth Anniversary of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Pier Giorgio Frassati, born on April 6, 1901 to a prominent and wealthy Italian family, became a popular role model very soon after he died on July 4th of 1925 at age 24. According to the website dedicated to…
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Our Patron Saint – BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI
A Global Patron and Companion for Youth and Young Adults For years, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) has been a significant global patron for youth and young adults – and has a special place in the hearts of young people across the United States as well. St. John Paul II declared him…
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St. Francis of Assisi – God’s Instrument of Peace
On October 4, we commemorate the Solemn Feast of the Seraphic Father of the Franciscan Orders — Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy in 1182. He grew up leading a privileged life as the son of a wealthy cloth merchant. Francis loved to learn and sing…
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Holy Angels
The word “angel” has its origin in the Greek term aggelos, which is the translation of the Hebrew term mal’akh, meaning messenger. This etymology highlights the significance of devotion to one’s guardian angel. As mentioned in Psalms, “To his angels, he has given charge over you, to keep you in…
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St. Therese, the Little Flower
On October 1, we honor the life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux. She was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France to pious parents. Her mother died when she was four, leaving her father and elder sisters to raise her. On Christmas Day…
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