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Saint Laurence

Laurence was one of the seven deacons of the Church of Rome and was executed on 10th August 258, four days after Sixtus II and his companions. By now, few of the facts of his life are known for certain: he was probably a Spaniard from Toledo. A basilica was built over Laurence’s tomb fifty …

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Psalm 56:4

Verse: In God, whose word I praise–in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 56:4 Prayer for Trusting God “O God, my Strength, I put my trust in You. You have never forsaken those who seek You. You have never let me down. I know that …

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Proverbs 19:11

Verse: “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is one’s glory to overlook an offense” – (Proverbs 19:11) Prayer for Patience and Strength “God of grace, You make me softer, kinder, gentler, generous, forgiving and loving. Yet at times I know these gifts wear thin. I feel impatience rising, I sense resentment brooding and revenge is …

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Romans 10: 9-10

Verse “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” – Romans 10: …

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Saint Dominic

Dominic was born in old Castile, Spain. He was trained for the priesthood by his uncle-priest, he studied and mastered arts and theology. Later on, he became a canon of the Cathedral at Osma, there an the revival of the apostolic common life described in Acts of the Apostles was attempted. In 1216 he founded …

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Saint Cajetan

Today’s saint was seemed headed for an ordinary life – he was a lawyer, then became a priest who is engaged in the work of the Roman Curia. Shortly after his ordination, his life took a characteristic turn when he joined the Oratory of Divine Love in Rome – i.e., a group devoted to piety …

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