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Notre Dame d’Esperance de Pontmain / Our Lady of Hope, Our Lady of Pontmain (1871) and Memorials of the Saints – 17 January

Notre Dame d’Esperance de Pontmain / Our Lady of Hope, Our Lady of Pontmain (1871) – 17 January:HERE;https://anastpaul.com/2021/01/17/feast-of-our-lady-of-hope-of-pontmain-and-memorials-of-the-saints-17-january/ St Anthony Abbot (251-356) (Memorial) Monk and Hermit.St Anthony’s…

Feast of Our Lady of Hope of Pontmain and Memorials of the Saints – 17 January

Our Lady of Hope, Our Lady of Pontmain – 17 January: During the Franco-Prussian War, German troops approached the town of Pontmain, France and the villagers there prayed for protection. On the evening of 17 January 1871, Mary appeared in the sky for several minutes over the town. She wore a dark blue dress covered in stars, carried a crucifix and below her were the words – “Pray, my children, God…

Our Lady of Pontmain – 17 January and Memorials of the Saints

St Anthony Abbot (251-356) (Memorial) St Anthony’s Life: https://anastpaul.com/2018/01/17/saint-of-the-day-17-january-st-anthony-abbot-c-251-356/ AND: https://anastpaul.com/2017/01/17/saint-of-the-day-17-january-st-anthony-abbot/

Our Lady of Pontmain – 17 January: During the Franco-Prussian War, German troops approached the town of…

Quote of the Day – 17 January – The Rebel’s Prayer By Blessed Teresio Olivelli, Martyr

Quote of the Day – 17 January – Friday of the First week in Ordinary Time, Year A – The Memorial of Blessed Teresio Olivelli (1916–1945) Martyr “Rebel for Love”

The Rebel’s Prayer By Blessed Teresio Olivelli

Lord, who among men raised Your Cross as a sign of contradiction, You, who preached and suffered the revolt of the spirit from the treachery and attacks of the powerful, the inert deafness…

One Minute Reflection – 17 January – ‘Only do not keep away …’

One Minute Reflection – 17 January – Friday of the First week in Ordinary Time, Year A – Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22, Psalm 89:16-19, Mark 2:1-12 and the Memorial of Blessed Teresio Olivelli (1916–1945) Martyr “Rebel for Love”

“My son, your sins are forgiven.” … Mark 2:5

REFLECTION– “Why are you downcast?   See.   Someone’s hands are fishy;  a little oil makes them clean.   How much more can…

Saint of the Day – 17 January – Blessed Teresio Olivelli (1916–1945) Martyr – “Rebel for Love”

Saint of the Day – 17 January – Blessed Teresio Olivelli (1916–1945) Martyr – known as the “Rebel for Love”– Layman, Lawyer, Professor, Soldier,Defender of Human dignity and rights, apostle of the poor, those in need, apostle of prayer, the Holy Eucharist, the Blessed Virgin, of love of Christ and His Church – born on 7 January 1916 at Bellagio, Como, Italy and died by being beaten and kicked to…