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Saint Bartholomew

He was born at Cana and brought by the Apostle Philip to meet Jesus. Nothing further is known for certain. Eusebius speaks of him in India, but the Roman Martyrology has him martyred in Armenia, skinned alive according to the Persian custom. Because his relics were enshrined on the island in the Tiber that is …

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Psalm 73:26

Verse: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever ” – Psalm 73:26 Prayer For When You Are Feeling Physically Weak Great God, you’ve given me a body and a beating heart. Thank you for the ability to love others. I know that my …

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Saint Rose of Lima

The first canonized saint of the New World has one characteristic of all saints—the suffering of opposition—and another characteristic which is more for admiration than for imitation—excessive practice of mortification. She was born to parents of Spanish descent in Lima, Peru, at a time when South America was in its first century of evangelization. She …

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Deuteronomy 8:18

Verse: “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today ” – Deuteronomy 8:18 Prayer For Prosperity Dear Lord, I have placed my trust in you to prosper me financially. Prosper …

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Saint Pius X

Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. He is the second of 10 children in a poor Italian family, Joseph Sarto became Pius X at age of 68. He was one of the 20th century’s greatest popes. Ever mindful of his humble …

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Philippians 4: 6-7

Verse: “ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4: 6-7 Prayer For When You are Anxious I know that …

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Ninoy Aquino Day

Today is a National non-working holiday in the Philippines. In Filipino, this day is commonly known as ‘Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino’. This holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, Jr. in 1983 at then, Manila International Airport, now known as Ninoy Aquino International Airport. His wife, Corazon Aquino, who later …

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