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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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FLOWERING ROD

Emblem of St. Joseph, foster father of Our Lord. Usually represented with lilies sprouting from the rod, honoring his virginity and purity. Legend has it that Mary's life partner was chosen in this way. As early as the fourth century we see Joseph represented with this emblem, while the other suitors called together by Zechariah are seen holding barren rods.

Fri18 July
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Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest (USA)

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis (1550-1641). Camillus suffered an incurable wound in his foot, experienced the horrors of the Roman hospitals in the sixteenth century in which the nursing and other staff were drawn from the dregs of the population. He effected a great…

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