Saint John of the Cross:
Born: June 24, 1542 Died: December 14, 1591 (aged 49)
Canonized: 27 December 1726, by Pope Benedict XIII
Patron Saint: contemplative life; contemplatives; mystical theology; mystics; Spanish poets
Saint of the Day – November 23 – Saint Clement I of Rome, Pope and Martyr
Saint Clement:
Born: 35; Died 99 (aged 63-64)
Papacy: 88-99
Patron Saint: Mariners, Stone-Cutters
Saint of the Day – November 21 – The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin at the Temple
Saint of the Day – November 20 – Saint Felix of Valois
Saint Felix:
Born: April 16, 1127 Died: November 4, 1212 (aged 85)
Canonized: May 1, 1262 by Pope Urban IV
Founder of the Trinitarian Order
Saint of the Day – November 19 – Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Widow
Saint Elizabeth: Born: 7 July 1207 Died: 17 November 1231 (aged 24)
Canonized: 27 May 1235 by Pope Gregory IX
Saint Elizabeth is the patron for: hospitals; nurses; falsely accused people; bakers; brides; countesses; dying children; exiles; homeless people; lace-makers; widows; Bogotá, Colombia; Archdiocese of Bogotá; Archdiocese of Jaro; Teutonic Order; Third Order of Saint Francis; Budapest, Hungary and Košice, Slovakia
The Catechism in a Year – Day 331 – The Foundations of Prayer
Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580.
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The Catechism in a Year – Day 330 – The Revelation of Prayer
As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573.
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The Catechism in a Year – Day 329 – The Gift of Prayer
St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565.
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The Catechism in a Year – Day 328 – How We Pray
In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action.
The Catechism in a Year – Day 327 – Poverty of Heart
Where should we find consolation? It’s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God’s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557.
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