Nov. 17 ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY. Edifying example of love for the poor and detachment from worldly goods. St. Elisabeth (1207-1231) of Hungary was the daughter of Andrew II of Hungary and Gertrude of Merania, and at age four was brought to the court of the rulers of Thuringia in central Germany, to become a…
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Oct. 4: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Audiovisual summary and text
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ON CHRISTMAS: GOD’S HUMILITY, POVERTY, SELF-ABASEMENT & IMMENSE LOVE FOR US.
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POPE FRANCIS ON THE CHURCH: SHE MUST BE HUMBLE, POOR & TRUSTING IN THE LORD.
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POPE FRANCIS’ ADDRESS TO THE US CONGRESS. 10 Most Powerful Quotes
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POPE FRANCIS’ ADDRESS TO THE POOR AND HOMELESS. On St. Joseph’s Faith Amidst Poverty and Suffering. On Charity and Prayer.
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