May 1
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Pray for our children, and those that love them
It is no accident that the date chosen for Pope John Paul II's Beatification coincides with Divine Mercy Sunday. He had a deep devotion to Divine Mercy, and in August 2002, he entrusted the entire world to "Divine Mercy, to the unlimited trust in God's mercy." From the very beginning of his pontificate, he spoke often in his homilies of the mercy of God. What a gift he was, and still is to us - his joy and love of Jesus was contagious. He showed us how to live and love like Jesus did; the value of suffering joined with Jesus as an opportunity for grace; and finally showed us how to face death with faith, not fear. The Church celebrates the first Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday.
May 2
Bishop and Doctor of the Church
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St. Anthanasius' life struggle was against the Arian heresy, which denied the Divinity of Christ. This champion of our faith suffered greatly for this, and in fact was exiled for 17 of his 46 years as Bishop.
May 3
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Pray for our children, and those that love them
St. James the apostle is the author of the Epistle that bears his name. His mother Mary was a sister or close relative of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and according to Jewish custom, this is why he was sometimes referred to as the brother of the Lord. St. Paul tells us he was a witness to the resurrection of Jesus, and a "pillar" of the Church. As a spiritual father, his writings were (and are) applicable to practical Christian living. He was well aware of the trials and temptations Christians outside of Palestine faced living in the midst of Paganism. Considering the culture we live in today, his writings are just as relevant, and offer valuable guidance. He was the first Bishop of Jerusalem, and though the Jews nicknamed him "James the Just", he was martyred for the faith in the year 62.
May 14
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Matthias was chosen as the replacement for Judas. Like the other apostles, Matthias was not chosen for what he was, but for what Jesus saw he could become. Mother Angelica frankly and humorously tells it like it is: “The apostles were dodos, dummies. But all the smart people in the world at the time wouldn't take chances. That is the same problem we have today. The world is looking for intellectuals and the Lord is looking for dummies. That's why I'm here.
Mother Angelica
Who is Jesus calling you to be?
Patron of those suffering nervous and mental afflictions
May 15
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May 16
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Pray for our children, and those that love them
St. Simon Stock received an apparition of Our Lady on July 16, 1251, in Cambridge, England. She appeared to him holding a brown Scapular in one hand, saying: "Receive, my beloved son, this scapular of thy Order; it is the special sign of my favor, which I have obtained for thee and for thy children of Mount Carmel. He who dies clothed with this habit shall be preserved from eternal fire. It is the badge of salvation, a shield in time of danger, and a pledge of special peace and protection." The Brown Scapular is a gift to all of us from Our Lady. To learn more about it, and how you can obtain one, see: Scapular.
May 19
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May 20
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St. Bernardine was called the second Paul by Pope Pius II. He traveled on foot all across Italy, preaching about Jesus' Mercy and the love our Mother Mary has for all of her children. He had a special devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus.
May 25
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May 26
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Known as the Joyful Saint
If you had to choose one saint to represent the humorous side of holiness, St. Philip Neri is the one.
Patroness of Soldiers and of France
May 30
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You have a wonderful site and hit the nail on the head. I love St Monica and she is really relevant for this modern time. thank you for promoting her.
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