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The Ordinary Life

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  October 6, 2026 Hello!   How is each and every one?   Happy Anniversary!!! Today is the 24 th Anniversary of the Canonization of the ‘Saint of the Ordinary’, St Josemaria, Founder of Opus Dei. Following is a biography from the Daily Roman Missal.   26 June St Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975) “The Lord has a plan for each one of us. Saints cannot even conceive of themselves outside of God's plan: they live only to fulfill it.” So said St John Paul II before a great multitude of people, from all corners of the world, who had gathered in St Peter's Square, in Rome, for the canonisation of the founder of Opus Dei. Josemaría Escrivá was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. He had one older sister, three younger sisters who died very young; and a younger brother. His parents, brought up their children with a devout Catholic faith.  In 1915, the family relocated to Logroño, and it was there that Josemaría sensed his vocation for the first time. After...
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God Always Wins Battles

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September 29, 2026   Aleteia   Hello!   How is each and every one?   Wow!   What a day to publish this post on its scheduled day and as entitled. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Rafael.   From the Daily Roman Missal 29 September Ss Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael Opus Dei Angels - messengers from God - appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are named. Michael appears in Daniel's vision as "the great prince" who defends Israel against its enemies; in the Book of Revelation, he leads God's armies to final victory over the forces of evil. Devotion to Michael is the oldest angelic devotion, rising in the East in the fourth century. The Church in the West began to observe a feast honouring Michael and the angels in the fifth century. Gabriel also makes an appearance in Daniel's visions, announcing Michael's role in God's plan. His best-known appearance is an encounter with ...
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