ASCENDING STORIES THROUGHOUT CATHOLIC HISTORY

Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

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Many people picture medieval darkness when they think of Naples, Italy. Amid the aged cobble streets and tight walkways, there is an iridescent light...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

SINCE HE IS BREAD, WE MUST BE BREAD

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Adam Bernard Chmielowski was born in the village of Igołomia in Poland on August 20th, 1845. Despite beginning his studies in Puławy at the...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

CAMPION’S BRAG

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December 1st marks the feast of a beloved, but not well-known saint. His name is St. Edmund Campion, SJ.  In 1540, Edmund was born to...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

CONTEMPLATING HEAVEN

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“And first behold the beauty of the place / Where all the saints with Christ in glory reign; / Where honor is not mixed...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

BEGGING FOR GRACE

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In 1198, St. John of Matha founded the Trinitarian Order. This community was founded in a dangerous time.  Muslim fleets were continuously raiding and capturing...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

CAUSE OF OUR JOY

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From September 8th to September 15th, the Catholic Church traditionally celebrates the octave of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion begins on the Feast...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

A HOLY DUO

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On July 26th, Holy Mother Church celebrated the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Our Blessed Mother. Devotion to this duo...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

CONSIDER THE LILIES…

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“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was...
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Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

THE LOVER OF ALL LOVERS

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Love.  It is something that all of humanity craves, yet feel they never have enough of.  Acceptance.  All people long for the ability to be seen for...
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