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Mary, Jesus, and Joseph

nobody@flickr.com (Loci Lenar) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:13:48 -0800

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The statue of the Holy Family was photographed in front of Saint Matthew the Apostle Church. The Catholic Church is located in Randolph, NJ, USA.

Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
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nobody@flickr.com (alice36b) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:21 -0800

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Virgin Mary

nobody@flickr.com (Loci Lenar) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:49:58 -0800

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The statue of the Virgin Mary was photographed inside
The Church of Saint Michael, located in Netcong, NJ, USA.

Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
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nobody@flickr.com (alice36b) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:52:32 -0800

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St. Pio of Pietrelcina

nobody@flickr.com (Loci Lenar) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:58:21 -0800

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The following information regarding St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) is from Catholic Online: www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=311

Francesco, named in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, was born to Giuseppa and Grazio Forgione, peasant farmers, in the small Italian village of Pietrelcina on May 25, 1887. From his childhood, it was evident that he was a special child of God. Francesco was very devout even as a child, and at an early age felt drawn to the priesthood. He became a Capuchin novice at the age of sixteen and received the habit in 1902. Francesco was ordained to the priesthood in 1910 after seven years of study and became known as Padre Pio.

On September 20, 1918, Padre Pio was kneeling in front of a large crucifix when he received the visible marks of the crucifixion, making him the first stigmatized priest in the history of Church. The doctor who examined Padre Pio could not find any natural cause for the wounds. Upon his death in 1968, the wounds were no longer visible. In fact, there was no scaring and the skin was completely renewed. He had predicted 50 years prior that upon his death the wounds would heal. The wounds of the stigmata were not the only mystical phenomenon experienced by Padre Pio.

The blood from the stigmata had an odor described by many as similar to that of perfume or flowers, and the gift of bilocation was attributed to him. Padre Pio had the ability to read the hearts of the penitents who flocked to him for confession which he heard for ten or twelve hours per day. Padre Pio used the confessional to bring both sinners and devout souls closer to God; he would know just the right word of counsel or encouragement that was needed. Even before his death, people spoke to Padre Pio about his possible canonization. He died on September 23, 1968 at the age of eighty-one. His funeral was attended by about 100,000 people.

On June 16, 2002, over 500,000 Padre Pio devotees gathered in Rome to witness Pope John Paul II proclaim Padre Pio, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. The Padre Pio Foundation and many benefactors traveled to Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Pietrelcina, Piana Romana and many other holy places to celebrate Padre Pio's Canonization.

The sculpture of Padre Pio was photographed at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. The shrine is located in Washington, NJ, on the grounds of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA.

Photograph Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
www.christian-miracles.com

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

nobody@flickr.com (Loci Lenar) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:31:04 -0800

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The following information about Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha is found on Catholic Online at the following link: www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=154

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin, has not yet been canonized.

Kateri was born near the town of Auriesville, New York, in the year 1656, the daughter of a Mohawk warrior. She was four years old when her mother died of smallpox. The disease also attacked Kateri and transfigured her face. She was adopted by her two aunts and an uncle. Kateri became converted as a teenager. She was baptized at the age of twenty and incurred the great hostility of her tribe. Although she had to suffer greatly for her Faith, she remained firm in it. Kateri went to the new Christian colony of Indians in Canada. Here she lived a life dedicated to prayer, penitential practices, and care for the sick and aged. Every morning, even in bitterest winter, she stood before the chapel door until it opened at four and remained there until after the last Mass. She was devoted to the Eucharist and to Jesus Crucified. She died on April 17, 1680 at the age of twenty-four. She is known as the "Lily of the Mohawks". Devotion to Kateri is responsible for establishing Native American ministries in Catholic Churches all over the United States and Canada. Kateri was declared venerable by the Catholic Church in 1943 and she was Beatified in 1980. Work is currently underway to have her Canonized by the Church. Hundreds of thousands have visited shrines to Kateri erected at both St. Francis Xavier and Caughnawaga and at her birth place at Auriesville, New York. Pilgrimages at these sites continue today.

Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American to be declared a Blessed. Her feastday is July 14. She is the patroness of the environment and ecology as is St. Francis of Assisi.

The statue was photographed inside the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Church. The Catholic church is located in Sparta, NJ, USA.

Photograph Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
www.christian-miracles.com

The Resurrection Parish

nobody@flickr.com (Loci Lenar) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:10:22 -0800

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As you enter the driveway from Millbrook Avenue, your eyes are drawn directly to the interesting and contemporary cross in front of The Resurrection Parish, located in Randolph, NJ, USA.

Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
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Saint Therese of Lisieux

nobody@flickr.com (Loci Lenar) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:09:56 -0800

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Miraculous Invocation to St. Therese
(Intercessory Prayer)

O Glorious St. Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and inspire the human family, I implore your Miraculous Intercession. You are so powerful in obtaining every need of body and spirit from the Heart of God. Holy Mother Church proclaims you “Prodigy of Miracles… the greatest saint of Modern Times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention here) and to carry out your promises of spending heaven doing good on earth… of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of Roses. Little Flower, give me your childlike faith, to see the Face of God in the people and experiences of my life, and to love God with full confidence. St. Therese, my Carmelite Sister, I will fulfill your plea “to be made known everywhere” and I will continue to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus

O Little Therese of the Child Jesus,
Please pick a rose for me
From the heavenly gardens
And send it to me
As a message of love.

O little flower of Jesus,
Ask God today to grant the favors
I now place with confidence
In your hands.

(Mention your specific requests)

St. Therese,
help me to always believe,
As you did,
In God's great love for me,
So that I might imitate your
"Little Way" each day. Amen

The intercessory prayers can be found on Catholic websites. For information about St. Therese, visit Catholic Online at the following link: www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=105

The statue of St. Therese was photographed inside Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dover, NJ, USA.

Photograph Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
www.christian-miracles.com

Evento Blog España 09

nobody@flickr.com (Tauron32) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:47:04 -0800

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nobody@flickr.com (Tauron32) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:47:41 -0800

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nobody@flickr.com (Tauron32) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:47:56 -0800

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