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Feast of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, S.J. (October 31)

Alphonsus Rodriguez was born in Segovia, Spain, on July 25, 1533. He was the second son of eleven children of a successful wool and cloth merchant and the family was financially comfortable. Alphonsus had contact with the first Jesuits at … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Prayer: Blessed Mary Compared to the Air We Breathe

One of my favorite prayer sites (especially for nightly prayer) is Sacred Space, which is run by the Irish Jesuits.  Each week they have a “Something to think and pray about” reflection.  This week, perhaps in honor of Mother’s Day … Continue reading

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