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January 19, 2012

St. John Cantius

St. John Cantius was born in Poland in 1390. John was a priest and professor of theology at the University of Cracow, Poland. After attacks by his associates, John left the university to work in a parish. However, he later returned to the university and taught Scripture. He died in Poland in 1473. St. John...

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January 19, 2012

St. Tarsilla

St. Tarsilla, a Roman citizen, was the daughter of St. Sylvia, the sister of St. Emiliana and the aunt of St. Gregory the Great. She didn’t join an order, but she took private vows to live a religious life. She had a vision of St. Felix III, and, after her death, she appeared to Emiliana...

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January 19, 2012

Holy Innocents

Today is the feast of the Holy Innocents. These innocents are the children killed by Herod while he attempted to kill the infant Jesus. The Holy Innocents are patron saints of infants and children’s choirs.

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