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TODAY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Saint Francis of Paola
Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507) founder of the Order of Minims. The rule of life adopted by Francis and his religious was one of extraordinary severity. They observed perpetual abstinence and lived in great poverty, but the distinguishing mark of the order was humility. They were to seek to live unknown and hidden from the world. To express this character which he would have his disciples cultivate, Francis eventually obtained from the Holy See that they should be styled Minims, the least of all religious.
Prayer Petitions for April 2, 2020
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ARTICLES
Believe it not, the day of practical jokes, pranks, and hoaxes was actually started (unknowingly) by a Catholic pope over 400 years ago.
In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about things that Protestants misunderstand about Catholic devotion to Our Mother Mary.
Researcher analyzing ice cores from glaciers in the Alps found evidence of the infamous feud between Saint Thomas Becket and King Henry II.
CATHOLIC NEWS
The Holy See approved a new votive Mass "to implore God to end this pandemic," along with new Good Friday prayers "for the afflicted in ...
Joining an initiative by Italian mayors, Vatican City lowered their flags to half-staff to show support for those affected by coronavirus.
Father Alejandro Trejo from the Diocese of Yakima in Washington was the first priest to test positive for coronavirus in the United States.
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