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Memorials of the Saints - 1 February

Memorials of the Saints – 1 February

Baptism of St Louis de Montfort /Eve of the Purification of Our Lady, Paris: 1 FebruarySaint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort was born on 31 January 1673. He was a Missionary Priest but it was his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his ‘Total Consecration’ for which he is now most famous.Baptism is recalled as part of the vow of consecration: “I…renew in all sincerity the promises I solemnly…

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One Minute Reflection - 1 February - So awaken Christ, remember Christ, may Christ awaken in you.   Think of Him.

One Minute Reflection – 1 February – So awaken Christ, remember Christ, may Christ awaken in you.   Think of Him.

One Minute Reflection – 1 February – Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, Year A , Readings: 2 Sm 12:1-7A, 10-17, Psalm 51(50),12-13.14-15.16-17, Mk 4:35-41 and the Memorial of Blessed Luigi Variara SDB (1875-1923)

And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the boat so that the boat was already filling.  But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion … Mark 4:37-38

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Memorials of the Saints - 1 February

Memorials of the Saints – 1 February

St Agrepe Bl Andrew of Segni Bl Anthony Manzoni St Asclepiades St Autbert of Landevenec St Barbara Ch’oe Yong-i Bl Benedict Daswa (1946-1990) – Martyr The first South African Blessed:

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St Brigid of Fiesole St Brigid of…

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Memorials of the Saints - 1 February

Memorials of the Saints – 1 February

St Ignatius of Antioch (c 35 – 107) Martyr, Bishop of Antioch, Apostolic Father of the ChurchHis Feast Day is today (General Roman Calendar, 12th…

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Quote/s of the Day - 1 February - Blessed Luigi Variara

Quote/s of the Day – 1 February – Blessed Luigi Variara

Quote/s of the Day – 1 February – The Memorial of Blessed Luigi Variara SDB (1875-1923)

“Never, as in this year, did I feel so happy to be a Salesian and I bless the Lord for having sent me to this leper colony where I learned how to gain heaven.”

“We have nothing to fear – if it is a work of God, it will last.”

Blessed Luigi Variara (1875-1923)

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Saint of the Day - Blessed Blessed Luigi Variara SDB (1875-1923)

Saint of the Day – Blessed Blessed Luigi Variara SDB (1875-1923)

Saint of the Day – Blessed Blessed Luigi Variara SDB (1875-1923) Priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Founder of the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, of which Order he is the Patron.   Blessed Luigi Variara was born in Viarigi (Asti), Italy, on 15 January 1875 and died on 1 February 1923 in Cucuta, Colombia.   He was an apostle to the lepers in Colombia and founder of the…

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