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The Saints: narrators of the Lord's mercy
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The Diocese of Casale Monferrato published a reflection on why the Christian liturgical tradition began celebrating martyrs and saints so early in the Church.
The text suggests several reasons for these celebrations, including providing examples for the faithful to imitate and establishing patrons to serve as protectors of specific places. It also notes that the faithful look to saints to ask for their intercession.
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Diocese of Casale Monferrato · Redazione
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More from the Diocese of Casale Monferrato
- Oct 17, 2:03 AM PT Parrocchia dello Spirito Santo to build new oratory
- Oct 17, 1:59 AM PT Bishop Gianni Sacchi to give Mandato to catechists
- Oct 14, 2:32 AM PT · 22 sources We are among the main characters: Pope’s reflection
- Oct 3, 1:35 PM PT Bishop Gianni Sacchi to welcome Monfortan community
- Sep 26, 12:10 PM PT Mons. Francesco Mancinelli says goodbye as rector of Santuario di Crea
- Sep 25, 2:31 PM PT Don Graziano Cavalli dies
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