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Catholics and America; “Joined at the Hip” We must be; look at all the American cities named after a Catholic saint
By Larry Peterson One of our greatest Americans, George Washington, said of the United States Constitution: “The adoption of the Constitution will demonstrate as visibly the finger of Providence as any possible event in the course of human affairs can ever designate it.” The United States Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, and on … Read more
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Meet Joseph Calasanctius—More or less unheard of yet he is the Patron Saint of Catholic Schools
By Larry Peterson What follows is about a man who was ordained a priest and established the first free school for children in Europe, something unheard of at the time. His name is Joseph Calasantius. He went on the become the patron saint of Catholic Schools. Joseph Calasantius (also known as Joseph Calasanz) was born… Read more
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Can People who do not Believe in Jesus Christ get into Heaven; Dad said, “Absolutely.”
By Larry Peterson There are 2.2 billion Christians in the world of which 1.2 billion are Catholic. That is almost one-third of the world’s population. Obviously, there are many Christians in our world so, to the question: Can all those who call themselves Christians, be saved? The answer is YES! Not only Catholics but Presbyterians,… Read more
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Our Lady, Health of the Sick: Honoring Mary as the Ideal Model for Care of all People
By Larry Peterson It was in December of 1531 when Juan Diego, alone on Tepeyac Hill (in the area which is now called Guadalupe), was praying to the Blessed Mother asking if she could cure a sick relative. Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego and said this to him, “Do not worry about this illness… Read more
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The Gentleman Saint—St. Louis IX; King of France
By Larry Peterson This remarkable man was born on April 25, 1214, near Paris, France. When his grandfather, King Philip II of France, passed away, his son, Prince Louis the Lion, became King Louis VIII. His wife became Queen Blanche. Their son, now Prince Louis, was only nine-years-old. Three years later Louis’ father died, and… Read more
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Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquira—The Miraculous Story of the Patroness of Columbia
By Larry Peterson Last September, Pope Francis visited Columbia, South America. Before leaving on his trip, he asked that the miraculous painting of the Patroness of Columbia, Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquira, accompany him on his journey. The Pope planned to spend time in front of the painting which had received a… Read more
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