
Why Is the Seashell the Symbol for St. Augustine?
According to legend, God used a small child to teach the great saint a valuable lesson.
According to legend, God used a small child to teach the great saint a valuable lesson.
St. Monica is honored in the Church for her holy example and dedicated prayerful intercession for her son, St. Augustine, before his conversion.
Bishop Estevez notes that no death row inmate in Florida has been granted clemency since 1983, and with 350 death row inmates, Florida has the largest active death row in the United States.
“For even now miracles are wrought in the name of Christ,” he said, “whether by his sacraments or by the prayers or relics of his saints.”
COMMENTARY: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger discussed the matter in a 1986 text that is being widely circulated in these days.
Aug. 28 is the Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles during his General Audience in St. Peter's Square, celebrating the Feast of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
St. Monica’s feast day is Aug. 27. Her son’s feast day is the following day, Aug. 28.
St. Monica’s concern for her child didn’t end when he became an adult. Neither should ours.
Pilgrims are able to renew and deepen their faith in the Lord and return to the world spiritually renewed.
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