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St. Cecilia, Patroness of Music in Stained Glass
St. Cecilia at the organ – a familiar stained glass window in the choir loft. As virgin and martyr longing for heavenly song, she became the patroness of music and musicians. Her feast day is on Nov. 22.
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Feb. 14th – Saintly Brothers Day (St. Cyril & St. Methodius)
While February 14th has been celebrated as Valentine’s Day in North America and parts of Europe since the 17th century, the February 14th memorial on the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church is now for St. Cyril and St. Methodius, the “Apostles to the Slavs”. In 1969, February 14th was designated to be the feast…
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Celebrating a Humble Bishop with Fanfare
The feast day of St. Martin of Tours on November 11th is known as Martinmas (or Martlemas) in many countries with gatherings of family and friends for processions, food, drink and celebrations. It is an extraordinary contradiction for a man whose life was lived in humility, charity and mercy.
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The Gratitude of Blessed Solanus Casey
Celebrate the life of Blessed Solanus Casey and his “attitude of gratitude” on July 30.
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Stained Glass of the Blessed Mother in Denver
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, CO is adorned with Marian-themed windows created by the F.X. Zettler firm of Munich.
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Infant Jesus of Prague Celebration
The Feast Day of the Infant Jesus of Prague on January 14th celebrates the innocence and kingship of Christ which is brought to life by an image originating in Spain in the 1500’s – now all over the world.
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A State Holiday for Mother Cabrini
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a paid holiday in the State of Colorado honoring the Saint, Mother Cabrini as an amazing humanitarian whose life was dedicated to service of others. The holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in October and her Feast Day is November 13th.
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A Miracle at Dachau on October 7, 1944
A roadside shrine to Our Lady of Fatima in Arapahoe, NE is the fulfillment of a promise made by Fr. Henry J. Denis on October 7, 1944 after a miracle saved his life.
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St. Titus Brandsma, An Inspiration for Blog Writers
St. Titus Brandsma (1881-1942), was a Dutch Carmelite priest and a journalist who was martyred in the Dachau concentration camp in 1942. He is one of the newest Carmelite Saints and was canonized by Pope Francis on May 15, 2022. He is a patron for journalists and blog writers.
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St. John the Baptist and Baptismal Fonts
June 24th is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist – a prophet of hope who leaped for joy in his mother’s womb! The scene of the baptism of Jesus is shown atop many baptismal fonts.
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Hearts of Love: Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Solemnity this year on June 16. The Immaculate Heart of Mary is celebrated on the following day. Both of these feasts are focused on love with the heart as a symbolic representation. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a reflection on…
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Servant of God, Julia Greeley and the Sacred Heart
The life of Servant of God, Julia Greeley, Denver’s “Angel of Charity,” is a great example for all to emulate – an ordinary woman living an extraordinary life. She is a model for living with joy despite difficult circumstances and suffering; and had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.