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Saint Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God’s mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, but we do know she was present with Christ during his public ministry, death and resurrection. She was the one to whom that privilege …

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Saint Apollinaris

According to tradition, Saint Peter sent Apollinaris to Ravenna, Italy, as its first bishop. His preaching of the Good News was so successful that the pagans there beat him and drove him from the city. He returned, however, and was exiled a second time. After preaching in the area surrounding Ravenna, he entered the city …

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St. Justa and St. Rufina

These sister-martyrs were two Christian women from Seville in Spain who maintained themselves by selling earthenware or clay pots. Not to concur in idolatrous superstitions, they refused to sell vessels for the use of heathen ceremonies and when the worshipers broke up their stock-in-trade, Justa and Rufina retorted by overthrowing the image of a false …

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St. Bruno of Segni

Born to the Italian nobility. He studied theology at the Benedictine Monastery of Saint Perpetuus at Asti, Italy, and at Bologna, Italy. He was ordained in 1079, and assigned to a parish at Siena, Italy. Noted for defending orthodox Church wisdom, for his knowledge of Scripture, and for his teachings on the Blessed Sacrament. He …

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Saint Alexius of Rome

St. Alexius was the only son of a wealthy senator of Rome, Euphemian, and his wife, Aglaë. He was born and educated in that capitol in the fifth century. From the charitable example of his parents he developed a compassionate attitude at an early age. And joining a church dedicated to the Mother of God …

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Lubid Festival

An occasion of merriment, excitement and reckoning the value of culture, tradition and potentials of Malilipot, The festival’s highlight is the Street Presentation and Exhibition (Sayaw Paralubid). The festival also coincides with the observance of the Feast of Mt. Carmel that will bring out the spirit of Piety amidst the days of gaiety.

Saint Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure, born as John, known as “the seraphic doctor,” was born at Bagnoregio, in the Lazio region of central Italy, in 1221. He received the name of Bonaventure in consequence of an exclamation of St. Francis of Assisi, when, in response to the pleading of the child’s mother, the Francis prayed for John’s recovery …

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