Saint Augustine Institute of Catholic Studies

A meditation on the Immaculate Conception – by Saint Pio can be found here.
Mary the Dawn
Fully illustrated with Catholic holy card images, this little book contains the Novena of the Immaculate Conception.
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November 30th
Apostle and brother of Saint Peter
Salve Crux pretiosa, suscipe discipulum ejus qui perpendit in te, Magister meus, Christus (Hail, precious Cross! Receive the disciple of Him who hung upon thee, my Master, Christ.)
 - Vespers of St. Andrew

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Recommended Reading
Religious Customs in the Family — The Radiation of the Liturgy into Catholic Homes by Rev. Francis Weiser
Many beautiful, traditional religious customs that will give Catholic homes a truly Catholic spirit year round: blessing of children, name days, feast days, Advent and Christmas customs. Great reading for all. Essential to help every Catholic family [...]

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November 21st

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Q. What benefits can flow from a visit to a Catholic cemetery?
A. It must first be recalled that a Catholic cemetery is a holy place, being consecrated ground, especially blessed by the Church to receive the bodies, temples of the Holy Ghost, that will rise up to meet Our Lord, the Supreme Judge, on the [...]

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The souls in purgatory need our help. They are no longer able to merit for themselves, and it is only through the prayers of the Church Militant that they can be released from their torments. We are assured by our Holy Faith that they will be eternally grateful to those who pray for their release. [...]

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