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Painting of the Nativity of the Lord
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Nativity of the Lord

All feast days celebrate, in one way or another, the gifts of God granted to us human beings. Today we celebrate THE gift─the Son of God made flesh. A gift granted to all people of all times and places. Truly we have been gifted.

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December 25
Sketch of Saint John Joseph of the Cross

Saint John Joseph of the Cross

March 5
Saint John Joseph of the Cross entered the Franciscan community at the age of 16. A humble man, he was asked to serve his community in a number of leadership roles, including provincial minister. Yet he retained his simplicity throughout ...
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Reliquary of Saint Casimir

Saint Casimir

March 4
While Saint Casimir was born into a noble family, and was himself in line to be king, he opted instead for a life of prayer, and as a youth vowed perpetual chastity.
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Stained glass rendering of Saint Katharine Drexel

Saint Katharine Drexel

March 3
Saint Katharine Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to minister primarily to Native Americans and African Americans in the United States. She used much of her inherited wealth to support both the sisters and the ministry.
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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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Saint Oswald

Saint Oswald

February 29
Saint Oswald knew people in high places─his uncle was the archbishop of Canterbury. But even though he received “favors” from his uncle, he served humbly and gained holiness through God's grace.
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