(July 6, 2012) Today is the Memorial Feast day of St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr. Her relics (Ex Corpore - From her Skin) will be exposed and venerated at the DWCL (College Campus) Chapel today until 6:00 PM
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VATICAN CITY - Today, 28 June 2012, Pope Benedict XVI received in a private audience Angelo Cardinal Amato, sdb, prefect of the Congregation of the Causes of the Saints. During the audience, the Holy Father authorized the Congregation of the Causes of Saints to promulgate the following sixteen decrees regarding:
- a miracle, attributed to the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God Luca Passi, priest of the archdiocese of Venice and founder of the Institute of the Teaching Sisters of Saint Dorothy; born on 22 January 1789 in Bergamo (Italy) and died on 18 April 1866 in Venice (Italy); declared venerable on 06 July 2007; - a miracle, attributed to the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God FRANCISCA DE PAULA DE JESUS ISABEL (NHÁ CHICA), layperson of the diocese of Campanha; born in 1810 in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais (Brazil) and died on 14 June 1895 in Baependi, Minas Gerais (Brazil); declared venerable on 14 January 2011; - the martyrdom of the Servant of God MANUEL BORRÀS FERRÉ, auxiliary bishop of Tarragona, along with MODEST PAMPLONA FALGUERA (in religion: AGAPIT MODEST), professed religious of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and 145 COMPANIONS, from the clergy and religious of the archdiocese of Tarragona, who were killed in odium fidei between 1936 and 1939 in the religious persecution during the Spanish Civil War; - the martyrdom of the Servant of God GIUSEPPE [PINO] PUGLISI, priest of the archdiocese of Palermo, born on 15 September 1937 in Palermo (Italy) and killed in odium fidei on 15 September 1993 in Palermo (Italy); - the martyrdom of the Servants of God HERMENEGILDO IZA AREGITA (in religion: HERMENEGILDO OF THE ASSUMPTION), professed priest of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity (Trinitarians), and 5 COMPANIONS, professed priests and religious of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, who were killed in odium fidei on 27 August 1936 in Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real (Spain); - the martyrdom of the Servant of God FRANCISCA INÉS VALVERDE GONZÁLEZ (in religion: VICTORIA), professed religious of the Calasanzian Institute of the Daughters of the Divine Shepherdess; born on 20 April 1888 in Vicálvaro, Madrid (Spain) and killed in odium fidei on 13 January 1937 in Casillas de Martos, Jaén (Spain); - the martyrdom of the Servant of God DEVASAHAYAM [NILAKANDAN] PILLAI , married layperson of the diocese of Kottar; born on 23 April 1712 in Nattalam, Tamil Nadu (India) and killed in odium fidei on 14 January 1752 in Aralvaimozhi, Tamil Nadu, (India); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God SISTO RIARIO SFORZA, archbishop of Naples and cardinal of the Holy Roman Church; born on 05 December 1810 in Naples (Italy) and died there on 29 September 1877; - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God FULTON JOHN SHEEN, titular archbishop of Newport and former bishop of Rochester; born on 08 May 1895 in El Paso, Illinois (United States of America) and died on 09 December 1979 in New York City, New York (United States of America); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God ÁLVARO DEL PORTILLO DÍEZ DE SOLLANO, bishop of the personal prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei; born on 11 March 1914 in Madrid (Spain) and died on 23 March 1994 in Rome (Italy); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God LOUIS TIJSSEN, priest of the diocese of Roermond; born on 02 November 1865 in Wessem, Limburg (Netherlands) and died on 20 February 1929 in Sittard, Limburg (Netherlands); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God CRISTÓBAL LÓPEZ DE VALLADOLID OREA (in religion: CRISTÓBAL OF SAINT CATHERINE), professed priest, Third Order Regular of Saint Francis and founder of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitallers of Jesus the Nazarene; born on 25 July 1638 in Mérida, Badajoz (Spain) and 21 July 1690 in Córdoba (Spain); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God MARIE-JOSEPHTE FITZBACH (in religion: MARIE OF THE SACRED HEART), widow and founder of the Congregation of the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Good Shepherd Sisters; born on 16 October 1806 in Saint-Vallier de Bellechasse, Quebec (Canada) and died on 01 September 1885 in Quebec (Canada); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Bridget Teresa McCrory (in religion: Mary Angeline Teresa) founder of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm; born on 21 January 1893 in Mountjoy, Tyrone, Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and died on 21 January 1984 in Germantown, New York (United States of America); - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God BOGNER ETELKA (in religion: MÁRIA MARGIT), professed religious of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary (Visitation Nuns); born on 15 December 1905 in Melenci (a.k.a. Melencze), Zrenjanin (Serbia) and died on 13 May 1933 in Erd, Pest (Hungary); and, - the heroic virtues of the Servant of God FERNANDA RIVA, professed religious of the Institute of the Daughters of Charity (Canossian Sisters); born on 01 May 1920 in Monza, Milan (Italy) and died on 22 January 1956 in Mumbai (a.k.a. Bombay), Mahārāshtra (India). Boys and Girls from different barangays received their Certificate of Participation and some gifts from different NGO's and Organizations as the Catechism Programs and Flores de Mayo ended on May 31, 2012 with a small celebration at the Good Shepherd Hall (St. Raphael the Archangel Parish). Almost all of the participants are dressed in white to signify their innocence and to give respect to the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are also intermission numbers and games that made the children with their Parents happy during the celebration. Below are some photos of the Celebration. More Photos can be seen on our Facebook Fan page. Logo of the Centenary Celebration In the yard there are some initiatives that integrate with diocesan events related to the offices of youth ministry, family and social and events offered by the Unit Pastoral Botticino. The Centenary logo was created by Barnabas Buratti. A cross inside the circle. A portion of the cross, one on the right in black, represents S.TADINI, traceable unmistakable clump. Are present in the composition of the cross two further aspects: - The SACERDOTALITA ', represented by the cassock with buttons, here is the body of the saint; - The Stole, which together with the red cross is the motto of St. Arcangelo Tadini "my strength is the stole, my science is the cross." The theme of Communion is the perimeter - yellow - which forms a particle with a cross inside. Christ, bread broken, unites the faithful in communion. Also shown is the POPE ', identified in the halo over the head with the tuft of Tadini - yellow. Links »» Pastoral unit of Botticino S. Arcangelo Tadini _Taken from www.OLRL.org
THE STORY OF GABRIEL GARGAM The case of Gabriel Gargam is probably one of the best known of all the thousands of cures at Lourdes, partly because he was so well known at the Shrine for half a century, partly because it was a twofold healing, spiritual and physical. Born in 1870 of good Catholic parents, he gave early promise of being a clever student and a fervent Catholic. The promise was not fulfilled in the most important respect for, at 15 years of age, he had already lost his faith. He obtained a position in the postal service and was carrying out his duties as a sorter in December of 1899, when the train on which he was traveling from Bordeaux to Paris collided with another train, running at 50 miles per hour. Gargam was thrown fifty two feet from the train. He lay in the snow, badly injured and unconscious for seven hours. He was paralyzed from the waist down. He was barely alive when lifted onto a stretcher. Taken to a hospital, his existence for some time was a living death. After eight months he had wasted away to a mere skeleton, weighing but seventy-eight pounds, although normally a big man. His feet became gangrenous. He could take no solid food and was obliged to take nourishment by a tube. Only once in twenty-four hours could he be fed even that way. He brought suit for damages against the railroad. The Appellate Court confirmed the verdict of the former courts and granted him 6,000 francs annually, and besides, an indemnity of 60,000 francs.Gargam's condition was pitiable in the extreme. He could not help himself even in the most trifling needs. Two trained nurses were needed day and night to assist him. That was Gabriel Gargam as he was after the accident, and as he would continue to be until death relieved him. About his desperate condition there could be no doubt. The railroad fought the case on every point. There was no room for deception or hearsay. Two courts attested to his condition, and the final payment of the railroad left the case a matter of record. Doctors testified that the man was a hopeless cripple for life, and their testimony was not disputed.Previous to the accident Gargam had not been to Church for fifteen years. His aunt, who was a nun of the Order of the Sacred Heart, begged him to go to Lourdes. He refused. She continued her appeals to him to place himself in the hands of Our Lady of Lourdes. He was deaf to all her prayers. After continuous pleading of his mother he consented to go to Lourdes. It was now two years since the accident, and not for a moment had he left his bed all that time. He was carried on a stretcher to the train. The exertion caused him to faint, and for a full hour he was unconscious. They were on the point of abandoning the pilgrimage, as it looked as if he would die on the way, but the mother insisted, and the journey was made.Arrived at Lourdes, he went to confession and received Holy Communion. There was no change in his condition. Later he was carried to the miraculous pool and tenderly placed in its waters – no effect. Rather a bad effect resulted, for the exertion threw him into a swoon and he lay apparently dead. After a time, as he did not revive, they thought him dead. Sorrowfully they wheeled the carriage back to the hotel. On the way back they saw the procession of the Blessed Sacrament approaching. They stood aside to let it pass, having placed a cloth over the face of the man whom they supposed to be dead.As the priest passed carrying the Sacred Host, he pronounced Benediction over the sorrowful group around the covered body. Soon there was a movement from under the covering. To the amazement of the bystanders, the body raised itself to a sitting posture. While the family were looking on dumbfounded and the spectators gazed in amazement, Gargam said in a full, strong voice that he wanted to get up. They thought that it was a delirium before death, and tried to soothe him, but he was not to be restrained. He got up and stood erect, walked a few paces and said that he was cured. The multitude looked in wonder, and then fell on their knees and thanked God for this new sign of His power at the Shrine of His Blessed Mother. As Gargam had on him only invalid's clothes, he returned to the carriage and was wheeled back to the hotel. There he was soon dressed, and proceeded to walk about as if nothing had ever ailed him. For two years hardly any food had passed his lips but now he sat down to the table and ate a hearty meal.On August 20th, 1901, sixty prominent doctors examined Gargam. Without stating the nature of the cure, they pronounced him entirely cured. Gargam, out of gratitude to God in the Holy Eucharist and His Blessed Mother, consecrated himself to the service of the invalids at Lourdes.He set up a small business and married a pious lady who aided him in his apostolate for the greater knowledge of Mary Immaculate. For over fifty years he returned annually to Lourdes and worked as a brancardier. The Golden Jubilee of his cure was the occasion of a remarkable celebration during the French National Pilgrimage in 1951. Mr. Gargam sat in a chair in the Rosary Square, surrounded by 1,500 sick and 50,000 other pilgrims while a description of his twofold healing was given by the celebrated apologist, Canon Belleney. His last visit to the Shrine was in August 1952: he died the following March, at the age of eighty-three years. _
December 19, 2011. (Romereports.com) During the pope's Angelus, he expressed his solidarity for the people of the Philippines after a typhoon devastated the island of Mindanao on December 16. Flash floods and landslides left more than 800 people missing and 650 dead along with reports of entire houses being swept away into the sea. _The pope has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of each one of them. He has not officially called for their canonization but, he's expected to do so next fall.Benedict XVI has approved the canonization of seven blessed. Educated by the Jesuits in the Visayas, a section of the Philippines. Pedro could read, write and speak Visayan, Spanish, and Chamorro, paint, draw, sing, and worked as a carpenter. Teenage catechist who worked with Spanish Jesuit missionaries to the violent Chamarros in the Ladrones Islands (modern Marianas) in 1668. Because he was a Christian on a mission to catechize the Chamorros, and Baptisms, Calungsod was murdered by two natives. He died trying to defend Father Diego Luis de San Vitores. _ Rita Amada de Jesus was born on 5 March 1848 in Ribafeita, Portugal. She was the daughter of Manuel Lopes and Josefa de Jesus Almeida and was baptized eight days after her birth. Rita grew up in a very devout environment; her family prayed the Rosary and had spiritual reading every evening. From childhood, she showed a great devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament as well as devotion to the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph and for the Pope. In the 1830s, Masonry expropriated all Church properties in Portugal and ordered the closing of all male and female religious houses. Religious Institutes were forbidden to admit new members, with the hope that in due time they would close. Bishops and priests were also attacked and impeded from fulfilling their priestly duties. DEC 2 , 2011 - Spiritdaily.com - Mariette Beco, the girl who had eight apparitions of the Virgin Mary, between January 5th and March 2nd 1933, passed away on December 2nd in the "Home de la Vierge des Pauvres" at Banneux, Belgium. She was 90 years old. The woman was very famous in the French part of Belgium and many foreigners visited the shrine. A little time after the apparitions of the Virgin, who presented Herself to Mariette as "The Virgin of the Poor," a chapel was build at the place of the apparitions. The modern Catholic Church teaches dogmatically that Mary was conceived without sin. The Catechism (paragraph 491) states: Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, 'full of grace' through God (Luke 1:28) was redeemed from the moment of her conception. That is what the dogma of the Immaculate Conception confesses, as Pope Pius IX proclaimed in 1854: The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin. |
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