Week of September 21 - 27 Saint Padre Pio Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen here St. Michael's Lent Countdown: The Feast of St. Padre Pio Here is today's Divine Office: Divine Office for September 23 And, the Mass readings: Mass Readings for September 23 Happy Feast Day! St. Padre Pio is one of the most well-known modern-day saints. He lived from 1887-1968. There are many photos and videos of him, which is really amazing to see. St. Padre Pio was a humble man. When he received the...
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Ora et Schola Weekly Newsletter September 22, 2025 Fun Fall Science Activities Fall has officially arrived! Ever wonder why the leaves change in the fall or how glow sticks work? Today, I am sharing 3 easy fall science activities with you. What is static electricity? In the fall, the air in northern climates becomes colder and less humid/dryer. Cold air contains less moisture than warm air. You know this when your lips or skin feel dryer in the colder months. The air all around us is composed...
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Week of September 21 - 27 Saint Matthew the Apostle The Calling of St. Matthew Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen here St. Michael's Lent Countdown: The Feast of St. Matthew Here is today's Divine Office: Divine Office for September 21 And, the Mass readings: Mass Readings for September 21 Happy Feast Day! From Butler's Lives of Saints: One day, as Our Lord was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw, sitting at the receipt of custom, Matthew the publican, whose business it was to...
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Week of September 14-20 Ember Saturday and Liturgical Planning Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: Ember Saturday Today, is Ember Friday. The suggested fasting (if you are able) is 2 small meals and 1 regular meal. The regular meal can include meat. Here is an excellent summary and explanation of Ember Days. Here are the prayers for Ember Days: Ember Days Prayers Here is a sample Ember Days meal plan with recipes: Sample Ember...
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Week of September 14-20 St. Januarius and Ember Friday Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: St. Januarius St. Januarius was a courageous and faithful bishop who lived during the Diocletian Persecutions and was martyred for his faith. He was initially thrown to beasts, but the beasts refused to attack him! He was then martyred by beheading. He is the patron against volcanic eruptions, blood banks, and blood donors. Simple ways to...
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Week of September 14-20 St. Hildegard of Bingen and Ember Wednesday Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: St. Hildegard of Bingen Today, is the Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen. St. Hildegard lived in medieval times and was a Benedictine nun. She had visions of God throughout her life from the time she was very young. She was a musician, mystic, herbalist, writer, artist, and composer. She traveled Europe teaching and, sometime...
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Ora et Schola Weekly Newsletter September 15, 2025 Top 8 Catholic Feast Days and Holy-days to Celebrate this Fall Fall is one of my favorite times of the year! Here is an article with 8 of my favorite Catholic Feasts and Holy Days to celebrate in the home. Fun Fall Science with September Saints! Here are 3 fun opportunities to do science with the September Saints! 5 Science Lessons for the Feast of St. John Chrysostom (September 13th) St. Hildegard Feast Day Science Lesson for Kids (September...
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Week of September 14-20 Our Lady of Sorrows Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: Our Lady of Sorrows Today, September 15th, we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. According to CatholicSaints.info: “This feast probably originated after the Council of Ephesus in 431, which established her right to the title of “Mother of God.” It was first mentioned in a hymn composed by Saint Romanus, an ecclesiastical lyrist of the...
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Week of September 14-20 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina Listen Here St. Michael's Lent Countdown Countdown to Michaelmas: The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Happy Feast Day! This feast commemorates the finding of the relic of the True Cross by St. Helena. St. Helena was Constantine’s mother, and as the emperor’s mother, she had a lot of influence and power. Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, and he...
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