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HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY, SCAPULAR

A white scapular with the two hearts and the instruments of the Passion on one side and a red cross on the other. Originated in Antwerp in 1873 with the Daughters of the Sacred heart. Approved by Popes Leo XIII and St. Pius X.

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Memorial of St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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Today is the Memorial of St. Bonaventure (1221-1274), who was born in Italy in 1221. He joined the Franciscan Order and went to Paris for his studies. He was made General of his Order and deserves to be reckoned its second founder for his work in consolidating an institution that was as yet ill-defined in…

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