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A life of devotion and ultimate sacrifice – St Maximillian Kolbe
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Born in 1894 in Polish territory, St Maximillian Kolbe’s life was strongly influenced by a vision of the Virgin Mary when he was just 12 years old. He said that the Mother of God had presented him two crowns, one of white purity and one of red martyrdom. Offered either crown, St Maximillian Kolbe told Mary he would accept both.
Who was St Anthony of Padua? - The Catholic Leader
WEBJun 13, 2024 · But St Anthony is much more than an ancient “find my iPhone”. As a Doctor of the Church and a popular figure of holiness, St Anthony is one of the most influential saints of all time. Born in Portugal as Ferdinand Martins de Bulhões, St Anthony would go on to become a priest. His new name came from the chapel the local Franciscan hermitage ...
Q&A – What are hermits in the Catholic Church?
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Hermits were also sometimes called anchorites, meaning to withdraw. In the early centuries, some Christians, inspired by Old Testament figures like the prophet Elijah and later St John the Baptist, desired to live a life apart from the community, and so they withdrew to the desert or countryside where they could live a …
What does a godparent do? - The Catholic Leader
WEBApr 5, 2024 · The Catholic Church teaches that godparents must be at least 16 years old and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and received First Holy Communion and lead a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on. A child must have at least one godparent, but usually has two – a male godfather and a female godmother.
‘The people, religious and priests of Lismore ... - The Catholic Leader
WEBMar 3, 2017 · AUSTRALIA’S newest bishop Gregory Homeming has stepped into the role in Lismore diocese concerned not so much with power, but ready for grace in weakness. Addressing the crowd at the end of his ordination and installation as Bishop of Lismore on February 22, Bishop Homeming, a Carmelite friar, said “at this moment I’ve little idea […]
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s Assumption
WEBAug 15, 2023 · Assumption of Mary, Rubens, circa 1626. Today (August 15) Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into Heaven. But while the feast day is a relatively new one, the history of the holiday – and the mystery behind it – has its roots in the earliest centuries ...
Pope Francis invites Indonesia’s Catholics to share ‘joy of ...
WEBSep 5, 2024 · POPE Francis met with Indonesian bishops, priests, and members of the Catholic community on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, urging them always to share “the joy of encountering Christ” with respect for the country’s great ethnic and cultural diversity. “Proclaiming the Gospel does not mean imposing our faith or placing […]
Organisers looking forward to first day of Brisbane’s SYNOD24 …
WEBSep 5, 2024 · THE tables are arranged, the members are “hopeful and curious” and organisers are “full of excitement” for the first two-day session of Brisbane archdiocese’s SYNOD24 at Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary, Banyo, over Friday and Saturday. Synod Member Erin Dougherty said she was excited to meet everyone.
St Stephen remains an inspiration, a symbol of unwavering faith
WEBDec 26, 2023 · Today, St Stephen remains an inspiration, a symbol of unwavering faith, and a reminder of the sacrifices made in spreading the Gospel. His story continues to resonate, urging believers to live out their faith boldly and compassionately, embracing the teachings of Christ and standing up for truth, regardless of the challenges faced. CNA.