St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Tradition says her father was a wealthy representative of an ancient Roman family and her mother was a very devout woman belonging to the noble family…
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St. Dominic – Our Dominican Brothers and Sisters
Saint Dominic became aware that the preacher had to practice what he preached and connect with the people of God. He and a few Cistercians formed what was the beginning of the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans. Saint Dominic is the Patron Saint of: Astronomers Dominican Republic Saint Dominic’s Story If he…
St. Mary Major – August 5th
St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter’s, the See of Constantinople; and St….
Saints for August
St. Rose of Lima was a lay woman who was a Dominican Tertiary in the 17th century in Lima, Peru. She was the first canonized saint of the New World. She spent years supporting her family with sewing and gardening. She served the poor and needy, which was the beginning of social service in Peru….
To Love is to Give – August
1. You lament the fact that you love God inadequately and rightly so, for who among mortals can love Him with the love of which He is worthy? But He is a gracious Lord, a good Father, and has regard for our helplessness. He pays more attention to the heart than to sacrifice and even…
Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula
The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula August 2nd, is a special day for all Franciscans, as we celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula. When St. Francis was discerning his vocation, he heard the Lord tell him, “Go and build my church”. Francis taking what…