Originally from a Roman family, he was called Lucius like his father but changed to Lucien during the preaching of St. Peter. He then travelled all over Italy to preach.
Saint Raymond de Penyafort, born in Vilafranca del Penedès, near Barcelona, around 1175, and died in 1275, was a friar preacher (Dominican).
On this day of January 06, the church celebrates the manifestation in the eyes of the world of Jesus Son of God, the Messiah, the incarnate Word, before whom the Magi from the East ave come to bow down: It's the Epiphanie. In general, this date is a working day so the celebration of the second Sunday of the nativity in some countries.
We celebrated Saint Edward on January 05. Edward was born between 1002 and 1004. The Danish Invasion in 1003, Emma took her sons, Edward and Alfred, seek refuge nearby Richard II of Normandie. In 1041 Edward returned to England.
Saint Odilo's Day is celebrated on January 04th. Born in 962 in Saint-Cirgues (Haute-Loire). He is a son of the seigniorial family of Mercœur in Auvergne whose lands were located on the plateaus on either side of the Allier between Brioude and Langeac. He began his studies as a canon at the church of Saint-Julien in Brioude.
On this 03 January, we celebrate St Genevieve. Born in Nanterre in 423, St Genevieve consecrated herself to God as a child.
Since the reform done by Pope Paul VI, we celebrate on the same day of January 02 Saints Basil and Gregory. They were born around 330 in Cappadoce. Basile is from Caesarea while Gregory is from Nazianzen. They come from Christian Families.
Happy new year everybody!? May this year brings joy and peace and especially let's ensure equity in society together. Holy Mother Mary is celebrated at this beginning of the year. A happy feast for those who have the mother God as patron Saint.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
Read more ...Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.
Read more ...The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.
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