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The Circumcision of the Lord (Holy Day), The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord, Mary, Mother of God, the Divine Motherhood and Memorials of the Saints - 1 January

All God’s richest blessings for 2024!🙏💖 The Circumcision of the Lord (Holy Day):“At that time, after eight days were accomplished that the Child should be circumcised; His Name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel, before He was conceived in the womb.” – Luke 2:21Excerpt from the Catechism of the Council of Trent,(Part IV – “Hallowed be Thy…

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Saint of the Day – 1 January – Saint Justin of Chieti (Died c540) Bishop and Patron of Chieti

Saint of the Day – 1 January – Saint Justin of Chieti (Died c540) the First Bishop of Chieti, Italy, Miracle-worker. Patron of the City and Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto, Abruzzo, Italy. The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Chieti, in Abruzzo, the birthday of St Justin, Bishop of that City, illustrious for holiness of life and miracles.” Saint Justin is considered, by ancient tradition, to be…