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Praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; His majesty is above earth and heaven. Psalm 148: 13

Today is the feast of St. Rose Venerini who was a teacher and opened a free school for girls in Italy in 1685. St. Rose Venerini, pray for us!

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Today is the feast of St. Dominic Savio. On the day St. Dominic received his first communion, he wrote the following resolutions

1. I will go to Confession often, and as frequently to Holy Communion as my confessor allows.
2. I wish to sanctify the Sundays and festivals in a special manner.
3. My friends shall be Jesus and Mary.
4. Death rather than sin.

St. Dominic Savio, patron saint of choirboys and juvenile delinquents, pray for us!

It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another. John 15:16

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Today is the feast of St. Athanasius, patron saint of Theologians. St. Athanasius, Bishop and doctor of the church, is best known for his teachings on the Incarnation and Holy Trinity. St. Athanasius, pray for us!

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CONFIRMATION OF (I) THE FIFTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11
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Today is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, honoring St. Joseph as a model for all workers. St. Joseph is known for his hard work and his faithful service to God. St. Joseph, pray for us!

St. Pius V, pray for us!

I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. John 15:5

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 9 For all mothers

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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 8 For the sick

Today is the feast day of St. Rafael Arnáiz Barón, patron saint of Diabetics. St. Rafael Arnáiz Barón, pray for us!

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 7 For families facing a difficult or challenging diagnosis

According to the Acts of the Apostles, Mark’s mother owned the house where the first Jerusalem Christians prayed and where Peter stayed after his miraculous release from prison (Acts 12:1-19). The New Testament also notes that Mark traveled with Paul and Barnabas on their mission to Antioch and that he was associated with both Paul and Peter in Rome. He may have written his Gospel, the shortest of the four, based on Peter’s preaching while in Rome. He is the patron saint of lions, lawyers, Venice, interpreters, and prisoners. St. Mark the Evangelist, pray for us!

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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 6 For the faithful to be inspired by service

Today is the feast day of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen! St. Fidelis, pray for us!

The Diocesan Synthesis Report for the Synod Interim Stage 2024 has been completed and is now available. Thank you to all who contributed, prayed, and participated in the Spiritual Conversations. You are invited to keep using the resources on this page to continue growing in “synodality”. Click here to read the Diocesan Report. https://www.dor.org/synod-2024/
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St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 5 For service organizations

Today is the feast day of St. Adalbert, a Bishop in Prague. St. Adalbert of Prague, patron saint of Poland and the Czech Republic, pray for us!

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 4 For family life

Father of all,
Creator and ruler of the universe,
You entrusted your world to us as a gift.
Help us to care for it and all people,
that we may live in right relationship--
with You,
with ourselves,
with one another,
and with creation.

Christ our Lord,
both divine and human,
You lived among us and died for our sins.
Help us to imitate your love for the human family
by recognizing that we are all connected—
to our brothers and sisters around the world,
to those in poverty impacted by environmental devastation,
and to future generations.

Holy Spirit,
giver of wisdom and love,
You breathe life in us and guide us.
Help us to live according to your vision,
stirring to action the hearts of all—
individuals and families,
communities of faith,
and civil and political leaders.

Triune God, help us to hear the cry of those in poverty, and the cry of the earth, so that we may together care for our common home.

Amen.

I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. John 10: 9

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 3 For healthy, supportive marriages

This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father." John 10: 17-18

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 2 For all healthcare workers

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers. Join us in praying a novena inspired by St. Gianna. Sign up here for daily emails with the novena intention, and a brief reflection https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/saint-gianna-novena
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Saint Gianna Novena: Day 1 For all women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies

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