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St Francis of Assisi: Passionate Lover of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Saint Francis of Assisi, one of our most beloved saints, is perhaps best known for his appreciation of nature and animals. He should however, be recognised even more for his love of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, as that was one … Continue reading →

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Hard prophecy from Saint Francis of Assisi

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Posted by Fr Z on his blog: Some people have a false notion of St. Francis of Assisi.  They see garden statues of Francis with birdies.  They saw Brother Sun, Sister Moon.  They’ve heard, or said, the prayer he didn’t … Continue reading →

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A Short Meditation by St Francis of Assisi

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

“Kissing your feet, I implore you all my brothers, and with the utmost affection I beseech you to show the greatest possible reverence and honour to the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . … Continue reading →

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The View from Nazareth

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

by Michael Warren Davis “All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven.” * This passage from Ecclesiastes—about there being a time to be born and a time to die, a time to cast away … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Posted on July 6, 2014 by The Raven

‘Little Ones’ Are Not the Simple-Minded; They Are the Humble-Wise Paris, July 06, 2014 (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo 1) The gentle and humble of heart. After the journey of Lent and the Passion (the Way of the Cross) and Easter … Continue reading →

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Perpetual Adoration planned for Olympic Games

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From: The Catholic Herald: By David V Barrett on Wednesday, 27 July 2011 The Olympic Park in Stratford, east London (Photo: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire) Twenty-four hour exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in St Francis of Assisi’s church, … Continue reading →

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