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Conversion of Saint Paul
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Conversion of Saint Paul

The conversion of Saint Paul on the road to Damascus was to be the turning point in his spiritual life. There he met Jesus and nothing was the same after that. Thereafter, all his zeal and energy were focused on the spread of the gospel message.

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January 25
Painting of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

May 31
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is about both two women and two men. The Blessed Virgin Mary goes to visit Elizabeth to assist her in her final days of pregnancy. But as she greets Elizabeth, the babe in ...
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Painting of Saint Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc

May 30
Saint Joan of Arc has been the subject of many plays and books, and her life is riddled with legend. But we know that she was a very spiritual young woman who led the French in battle against the English. ...
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Statue of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

May 29
Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat lived in France during the French Revolution. Concerned about the education of children, especially girls, and feeling a call to the religious life, she founded the Society of the Sacred Heart. The sisters worked for the ...
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Picture of Venerable Pierre Toussaint

Venerable Pierre Toussaint

May 28
Born in Haiti and brought to New York City as a slave, Venerable Pierre Toussaint lived an exemplary Catholic life both before and after gaining his freedom. Married and then widowed, Pierre continued his charitable works well into his elder ...
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Stained Glass Window of Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

May 27
Saint Augustine of Canterbury, a monk, was the first bishop of Canterbury. While he only labored for another eight years after establishing the diocese, his influence lives on. Part of his success, limited though it was, was due to his ...
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Painting of Saint Philip Neri

Saint Philip Neri

May 26
For many years after his student days, Saint Philip Neri lived as a layman engaged in prayer and apostolic works in Rome. During this time, he attracted many to join him—poor and rich. After ordination, he became a noted confessor ...
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Painting of Saint Bede the Venerable

Saint Bede the Venerable

May 25
Saint Bede the Venerable almost never left his monastery once he became a monk, but he influenced the entire Church of his day. One of the most well-rounded scholars, he wrote and taught in all areas of knowledge. Bede's writings ...
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