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Thursday, September 10
Ordinary Time
Luna Nova
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Sant’Angelo, March of Ancona, Italy
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, also known as Niccolò da Tolentino, Nicola da Tolentino, and Nicolás de Tolentino, is a beloved Catholic saint who is revered as the patron of Holy Souls.
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Ordinary Time
Saint Agapius of Novara
He is recognized as the Bishop of Novara, Italy, serving in this role for an impressive thirty years.
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Saint Pulcheria
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Saint Victor of Chalcedon
He rose to prominence not through his faith and virtue alone, but through a dramatic conversion that forever changed his…
Saint Sosthenes of Chalcedon
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205 Martyrs of Japan
The 205 Martyrs of Japan, also known as the Martyrs of Nagasaki, are a group of individuals who were martyred for their…
Martyrs of Sigum
The Martyrs of Sigum were a group of Nicomedian martyrs who were condemned for their faith and worked to death in the…
Martyrs of Bithynia
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Saint Autbert of Avranches
He was born in the seventh century and served as the bishop of Avranches.
Saint Clement of Sardis
He was one of the original 72 missionaries sent out by Jesus himself and later became the Bishop of Sardis.
Blesseds
Blessed Ogerius
He lived during the 13th century and is remembered for his significant contributions to the defense of the doctrine of…
Blessed Leoncio Arce Urrutia
He was born on 12 January 1899 in Villareal, Alava, Spain.
Blessed Félix España Ortiz
He was born on 1 February 1889 in Pancorbo, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Fernando González Ros
He is remembered for his unwavering faith and his ultimate sacrifice during the Spanish Civil War, where he was…
Blessed Alexius Sanbashi Saburo
He dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith in the archdiocese of Nagasaki, serving as a…
Blessed Jacques Gagnot
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, joining the Discalced Carmelites and embracing…
Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self.
Gaudete et Exsultate, 32
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