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St. John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross Feast date: Dec 14 Dec. 14 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming …
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Third Sunday of Advent
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ,he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,“Are you the one who is to come,or should we …
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St. John of the Cross—The more lofty the degree of loving union to which God destines the soul …
The more lofty the degree of loving union to which God destines the soul, so much more profound and persistent must be its purifications. — St. John of the Cross
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Dec. 14 Third Sunday of Advent, Sunday
“Rejoice: the Lord is nigh.” As Christmas draws near, the Church emphasizes the joy which should be in our hearts over all that the birth of our Savior means for …
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The paradoxical holiness of Saint John of the Cross
Detail of a painting (c. 1656), attributed to Francisco de Zurbarán, of St. John of the Cross. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) John of the Cross, whose feast day is celebrated on …
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Swedish Choir Honors Saint Lucy With Songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
Bénédicte CedergrenStudents from Nordiska Musikgymnasiet — The Nordic Music High School — in Stockholm perform traditional Swedish “Lucia songs” during an afternoon Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 11, …
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Curtis Martin Steps Down as CEO of FOCUS After Nearly 3 Decades Leading Ministry Group
FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin announces his retirement from the role of FOCUS CEO, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Last year, Curtis and his wife Michaelann were honored with EWTN’s 2024 Mother …
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Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin announces his retirement from the role of FOCUS CEO, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (Credit: FOCUS) CNA Staff, Dec 13, 2025 / 14:25 pm (CNA). Curtis Martin, …
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Albany’s new bishop tells faithful to ‘have the courage to proclaim your Messiah to all’
Bishop Mark O’Connell told people wounded by the church: “Let me gently show you Jesus who loves you with an everlasting love. His light is never overcome by darkness, and …