Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
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The aristocrat who died in the Tower after his wife inspired him to become a Catholic
St Philip Howard (October 19) wrote spiritual works while he was imprisoned
Daily readings: October 14 – 20
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The Borgia who became a Jesuit in secret
St Francis Borgia (October 10), cousin of Emperor Charles V, became known as the Jesuits’ ‘second founder’
Daily readings: October 7 – 13
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The great Church scholar who lived in a cave for 32 years
St Jerome (September 30) had a penchant for sarcasm that created enemies
Daily readings: September 30 – October 6
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The friar whose hands and side bled for 50 years
St Pio of Pietrelcina (September 23) decided to be a Capuchin friar at the age of 10
Daily readings: September 23 – 29
Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
The saint who brought Christianity north of Hadrian’s wall
St Ninian (September 16)















Our political masters need to get this: theological problems can only have theological solutions
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