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The FRESHLife of the Venerable Augustine Tolton-Part II

Posted on March 12, 2022May 10, 2022 by Aidan McDermott

“Father Augustine Tolton, United States of America, diocese of Alton, Illinois” (From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton, Caroline Hemesath, O.S.F., 159). These words from the Cardinal sent chills down Father ...
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Advent: Learning to Love with the Love of God

Posted on November 20, 2021December 16, 2021 by FRESHImage

Dearest Friends in Christ, As we prepare to enter into the upcoming Season of Advent, making preparations for the coming of Christ by learning to be more like Him, it is important to remember that we cannot do this alone. To be sure, becoming...
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Understanding Sanctity with Dorothy Day

Posted on November 7, 2021November 21, 2021 by Vanessa Crescio

November 8th, 2021 marks the 124th birthday of Servant of God, Dorothy Day. The title “servant of God” is given to those whose cause for canonization has officially been opened, but who have not yet made it through the process for canonization. ...
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St. Jerome: The Slow Work of Sanctity

Posted on September 30, 2021October 31, 2021 by Tony Crescio

Happy feast of St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church! Friends, what comes to mind when we think of the saints? For starters, perhaps paintings, images in stained glass windows, and statuary. If we take an interest at all in these heroes of the fai...
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St. Antony of Egypt: A Signpost for Our Times

Posted on January 14, 2021January 15, 2022 by Tony Crescio

(Memorial of St. Antony of Egypt, January 17) We live in what seems increasingly with each passing day, precarious times. Lately, for the common individual, the one who has no societal clout, whose voice is just as likely to be silenced as to...
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Living Sermons

Posted on June 8, 2016October 31, 2021 by Tony Crescio

By Tony Crescio Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words. So goes the saying often attributed to the Italian saint, Francis of Assisi. Implied, of course, within ...
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