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Painting of Saint Frances of Rome
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Saint Frances of Rome

Saint Frances of Rome is a good example of what Vatican II hoped for—an active laity who take their baptismal call seriously. Although she lived centuries before the Council, her life shows that the call for an active, dedicated laity has been a part of the Church all along.

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March 9
Painting of Saint Agnes of Bohemia

Saint Agnes of Bohemia

March 2
Saint Agnes of Bohemia never married, but had a number of nobles interested in her as a possible wife. Preferring the religious life, Agnes became one of Saint Clare of Assisi's Poor Ladies, but not until after she had built ...
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Stained Glass window of Saint David of Wales

Saint David of Wales

March 1
Saint David of Wales was by legend the nephew of King Arthur. He was educated under the tutelage of Saint Paulinus, whose sight he allegedly restored.
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Photo of Blessed Daniel Brottier

Blessed Daniel Brottier

February 28
Some people would call Blessed Daniel Brottier "lucky." But in the eyes of faith, God’s providence and desire for Blessed Daniel to do great things in his kingdom is what protected him in some very dangerous situations. Blessed Daniel cooperated ...
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Stained glass Window of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

February 27
Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. But undeterred by whatever happened, Saint Gabriel kept his focus and lived life well─so well that he was an example to both ...
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Statue of Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin

Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin

February 26
Courage, perseverance, and hope seem to characterize Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin. In spite of all odds, she kept going and, in the process, helped many people find healing and peace.
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Statue of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

February 25
Some holy people have a rather full life spread over a couple of vocations. Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio is such a person having been married twice before becoming a Franciscan.
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