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St. Mary of Egypt Feast date: Apr 01 April 1 is the feast of a little-known saint whose story demonstrates the power of the Church as the home of forgiveness, redemption and mercy. St. Mary of Egypt was a prostitute for 17 years before she received the Eucharist and chose the life of a hermit. … Read moreSt. Mary of Egypton April 1, 2025 at 1:23 am
Bl. Jane of Toulouse Feast date: Mar 31 Blessed Jane lived in the French town of Toulouse during the 13th century. A Carmelite monastery was founded in the same town in 1240 which exposed Jane to the Carmelite lifestyle and spirituality. In 1265 when St. Simon Stock, a 13th century reformer of the Carmelites, was … Read moreBl. Jane of Toulouseon March 31, 2025 at 2:23 am
Easter Sunday Feast date: Mar 31 Easter is the principal feast of the ecclesiastical year. Leo I (Sermo xlvii in Exodum) calls it the greatest feast (festum festorum), and says that Christmas is celebrated only in preparation for Easter. It is the centre of the greater part of the ecclesiastical year. To have a correct … Read moreEaster Sundayon March 31, 2025 at 2:23 am
Easter Vigil Feast date: Mar 30 The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Easter triduum celebrating the passion and resurrection of Jesus. With a rich display of symbols, rites and readings, the church in worship expresses her faith in the mystery that brings her into being. Light conquers darkness The vigil opens with … Read moreEaster Vigilon March 30, 2025 at 12:24 am
St. John Climacus Feast date: Mar 30 St. John Climacus was born around the year 525 in Palestine. As a youth, he excelled in his studies and was highly regarded by his peers for his knowledge. At the age of 16, John decided to leave the world and retired to a hermitage near the base … Read moreSt. John Climacuson March 30, 2025 at 12:24 am
St. Joseph of Arimathea Feast date: Mar 29 St. Joseph of Arimathea is a disciple of Jesus Christ who is mentioned in each account of the Passion narrative. After the Passion of the Lord, Joseph, a member of the Jewish council went to Pilate and asked for possession of the body of Jesus. After receiving … Read moreSt. Joseph of Arimatheaon March 29, 2025 at 12:23 am
St. Sixtus III, Pope Feast date: Mar 28 Not much is known about the history and youth of St. Sixtus, but we do know that he was born in Rome, Italy and ascended to the papacy in 432. As the 44th Pope, he approved the results of the Council of Ephesus and actively protested against the … Read moreSt. Sixtus III, Popeon March 28, 2025 at 12:24 am
St. Rupert Feast date: Mar 27 On March 27 the Catholic Church remembers the monk and bishop Saint Rupert, whose missionary labors built up the Church in two of its historic strongholds, Austria and Bavaria. During his lifetime, the “Apostle of Bavaria and Austria” was an energetic founder of churches and monasteries, and a remarkably … Read moreSt. Ruperton March 27, 2025 at 1:23 am
St. Margaret of Clitherow Feast date: Mar 26 St. Margaret Clitherow was born in Middleton, England around the year 1555 to a protestant family. Margaret was known throughout the town for her wit and good looks, and in 1571 she married John Clitherow, and together they bore two children. Several years after her marriage to John, … Read moreSt. Margaret of Clitherowon March 26, 2025 at 1:23 am
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Feast date: Mar 25 The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son. We are continually reminded of the importance of … Read moreSolemnity of the Annunciation of the Lordon March 25, 2025 at 1:23 am