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“We Have Found the Messiah!” Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle and Martyr

On November 30, Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. St. Andrew is said to have spread Christianity in Russia and Asia minor after Pentecost in the first century. He was crucified by the Romans in Greece … Continue reading

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St. Christina (the Astonishing!) – July 24th

Today is the Feast of St. Christina – one of the more colourful of 13th century saints. Christina The Astonishing from Butler’s Lives of the Saints Christina the Astonishing, Virgin (A.D. 1224) Christina was born at Brusthem in the diocese … Continue reading

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