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Ash Wednesdays name is derived from the ancient practice of using
Ash Wednesdays name is derived from the ancient practice of using ashes in times of penitence, which is mentioned in both the Jewish Bible and the New...

36. A Poor Clare Cured Sister Victoria, a poor Clare, belonging
36. A Poor Clare Cured Sister Victoria, a poor Clare, belonging to the monastery at Vienna, certainly deserved her name, owing to her great confidenc...

37. Places Exchanged During the Middle Ages, leprosy was very
37. Places Exchanged During the Middle Ages, leprosy was very prevalent in Italy, and St. Bonaventure used often, in the antiphons, to implore the a...

31. A Strong Shield The following incident took place at
31. A Strong Shield The following incident took place at Puglia, in the kingdom of Naples, before so many witnesses that the [70] news of it soon s...

20. Zeal for the Word of God The more St. Anthony endeavored to
20. Zeal for the Word of God The more St. Anthony endeavored to remain hidden and unknown, the more did God exalt His servant be fore his death. A ...