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Painting of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Founder of the Society of Jesus Ignatius of Loyola, like Francis of Assisi, had a conversion experience while recuperating from a serious illness. Being a military man, the Rule of Life that Saint Ignatius wrote for his followers shows the discipline and rigor of a soldier, but a soldier of faith with the mercy and compassion of the Gospel.

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July 31
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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chapel of Blessed Luke Belludi

Blessed Luke Belludi

February 24
Was Blessed Luke Belludi just at the right place at the right time, or was there something more at work in his happening to meet Saint Anthony and become his protégé? We would all agree that this is how the ...
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Engraving of Saint Polycarp

Saint Polycarp

February 23
Without knowing a whole lot about Saint Polycarp, he has entered into the life of the Church because he was a martyr--a witness to the faith with his life. That level of testimony to the faith is notable.
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Chair of Saint Peter at the Vatican

Chair of Saint Peter

February 22
Every cathedral has a “cathedra,” a bishop’s chair that is used only by the bishop when he presides in the cathedral. It’s a symbol of his authority as chief teacher and liturgist of the diocese. So, today we celebrate the ...
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Painting of Saint Peter Damian

Saint Peter Damian

February 21
If it hadn’t been for an elder brother taking him under his wing, Saint Peter Damian may have taken a very different path in life. But with his brother’s guidance, he matured into a holy man, monk, and bishop. A ...
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Photo of Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto

Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto

February 20
Two young children who died early in life, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, gained the attention of the Church and the world when Mary appeared to them at Fatima. Without being martyred, they became witnesses and messengers of God’s goodness.
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