Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
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The lady so ascetic she never took a bath unless she was dangerously ill
St Paula (January 5), a woman of high birth, indulged in every luxury until she became a widow at 32
Daily readings: January 6 – 12
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The holy monk whose dead body radiated white light
St Charbel Makhlouf (December 24) lived a life of holiness in obscurity
Daily readings: December 23 – January 5
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The widow who was cautioned by a saint for being too generous
St Olympias (December 17), a widow with an immense fortune, became a devoted disciple of St John Chrysostom
Daily readings: December 16 – 22
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
Daily readings: December 9 – 15
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The great Jesuit missionary who taught the Christian faith through jingles
St Francis Xavier (December 3), one of the most remarkable travellers in history, was perceptive about the cruelties of colonialism















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