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September, 14th | Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Story of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusale...
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September, 13th | Saint John Chrysostom
Saint John Chrysostom’s Story
The ambiguity and intrigue surrounding John, the great preacher (his name means “golden-mouthed”) from Antioch, are ...
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September, 12th | Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possi...
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September, 11th | Saint Cyprian
Saint Cyprian's Story
Cyprian is important in the development of Christian thought and practice in the third century, especially in northern Afric...
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September, 10th | Saint Thomas of Villanova
Saint Thomas of Villanova's Story
Saint Thomas was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised. He received a...
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September, 9th | Saint Peter Claver
Saint Peter Claver's Story
A native of Spain, young Jesuit Peter Claver left his homeland forever in 1610 to be a missionary in the colonies of th...
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September, 8th | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Story of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth wa...
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September, 7th | Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam's Story
A man convinced of the inestimable worth of each human being, Frédéric served the poor of Paris well, and drew oth...
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September, 6th | Blessed Claudio Granzotto
Blessed Claudio Granzotto's Story
Born in Santa Lucia del Piave near Venice, Claudio was the youngest of nine children and was accustomed to hard ...
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September, 5th | Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s Story
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the tiny woman recognized throughout the world for her work among the poorest of the p...
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September, 4th | Saint Rose of Viterbo
Saint Rose of Viterbo's Story
Even as a child, Rose had a great desire to pray and to aid the poor. While still very young, she began a life of pe...
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September, 3rd | Saint Gregory the Great
Saint Gregory the Great's Story
Gregory was the prefect of Rome before he was 30. After five years in office he resigned, founded six monasteries ...
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