July 22 St Mary Magdalene Penitent (c.84)
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Reflection: “When you commit any sin, repent of it at once and resolve to amend. If it is a grievous sin, confess it as soon as possible” (St Alphonsus Liguori).
July 3 St Thomas Apostle and Martyr (1st century)
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Reflection: “By this doubting of Thomas we are more confirmed in our belief than by the faith of the other apostles” (St Gregory the Great).
July 2 Sts Processus and Martinian
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Reflection: “Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same eternal Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day of your life.
June 29 #Saints Peter & Paul Apostles
“Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood”
June 28 St Irenaeus Bishop Martyr
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Reflection: “When we come to the public service of God, we come as it were in a formidable body, to do violence to him, and to storm heaven by prayer; and this violence is most pleasing to God” (St Irenaeus)
June 27 St Cyril of Alexandria
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Reflection: “As two pieces of wax fused together make one, so he who receives Holy Communion is so united with Christ that Christ is in him and he is in Christ” (St Cyril of Alexandria).
26 June St Josemaria Escrívá de Balaguer – Priest (1902-1975)
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Reflection: “To be holy is not easy, but it is not difficult either. To be holy is to be a good Christian, to resemble Christ.” (St Josemaria Escrivá).
June 25 St William of Monte Vergine
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Reflection: “You try, strive and make efforts to reach such a disposition of spirit that you become one with me, that you will be so like mine that you not only don’t desire anything evil, but also the good that I don’t want.”
June 24 St John the Baptist Martyr
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Reflection: “In his birth, preaching and baptizing, he bore witness to the coming birth, preaching and baptism of Christ.” (St Bede the Venerable)
June 23 St Joseph Cafasso Confessor (1811-1860)
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Reflection: “The dying Saviour on the Cross is a friend who will not terrify you, who will not abandon you. Hope in him, and heaven is yours!” (St Joseph Cafasso)
June 22 St Paulinus of Nola Bishop Confessor
#SaintOftheday#Saints#CatholicChurch One of the most cultured men of his age, Paulinus became famed for his scientific knowledge, his ecclesiastical writings and Christian poems. He had a miraculous power over the forces of evil.
June 21 St Aloysius Gonzaga Confessor (1568-1591)
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Reflection: “Nothing entitles us to boast of our high birth. The great ones turn to dust the same as the wretched poor. If anything, the ashes of princes smell the more foully!” (St Aloysius Gonzaga)
We wish all the Super dads a very Happy Fathers Day.
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June 20 St Silverius Pope Martyr (-538)
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Reflection: “Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).
St Pauls Book and Art Centre is now open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm. As per the WHO guidelines, our staff are instructed to follow the sanitation measures regularly.
We hope you are safe and are doing well.
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June 18 Sts Mark and Marcellian Martyrs (- 287)
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Reflection: “Persecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor” (St Bernard).
June 17 St Gregory Barbarigo Bishop Confessor (1625 -1697)
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Reflection: “The priesthood requires a great soul; for the priest has many harassing troubles of his own, and has need of innumerable eyes on all sides” (St John Chrysostom).
And WE ARE BACK in business. Your favorite bookstore, St Paul's Book & Art Centre is now OPEN. We missed you all and we hope you all are safe.
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June 16 St John Francis Regis Confessor (1597-1640)
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Reflection: “O My God! That I could suffer still more for Your Holy Name!” “What happiness! How contented I die!” (St John F. Regis)
Mother Teresa's Secret to Life inspired by the book, "33 Days to Morning Glory"
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