Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
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The saint who gave advice on dancing and flirting
St François de Sales (January 24) said he did not necessarily disapprove of ‘games, balls and pageants’
Daily readings: January 23 – 29
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The hermit who lived for 15 years in a tomb
St Anthony of Egypt (January 17) inspired a new ideal by seeking spiritual growth in the desert
Daily readings: January 16 – 22
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The nobleman who bore paralysis with great cheerfulness
St Benedict Biscop (January 12) travelled extensively, and was thus able to introduce the practices of Roman and Frankish Christianity into Northumberland
Daily readings: January 9 – 15
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
St Stephen, the first Christian martyr
St Stephen (December 26) was hauled up before a Jewish court for rejecting sacrificial worship
Daily readings: December 26 – January 8
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The Spanish abbot who liberated Christian slaves
St Dominic of Silos (December 20) is an example of the remarkable possibilities open to low-born talent in the medieval Church















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