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A Tribute to the Jesuits on Their Feast Day

On July 31, the Society of Jesus marks the 455th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Born into a wealthy Basque family, Ignatius of Loyola (1491 – July 31, 1556) was a Spanish knight; but he was seriously wounded in the Battle of Pamplona in 1521. During his […]

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Big News for Archeology and for Christendom: Tomb of Apostle Philip Uncovered in Turkey

He’s kind of like the “Come and See” Saint. — Philip brought to Jesus his friend Nathaniel who, along with Philip, dropped what he was doing and became a follower of Christ. — He brought to Jesus the boy with a basket of food, and so witnessed the miracle of the loaves and fishes. — […]

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