Mary is the Queen of peace and our supernatural mother representing the truest form of motherhood. Today we revere Mary for the part she played in the redemptive work of Jesus.

Mary Mother of God. Feast day: January 1.

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Becoming pope a year after Rome legalized Christianity, Sylvester wasted no time in working to change a culture from violent paganism to godly and Catholic.

Pope Saint Sylvester I. Died 335 AD. Feast day: December 31.

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Twice orphaned, Eugenia experienced constant setbacks and sorrows, yet she clung to the faith she was given. She spent her life loving and caring for the poor and promoting the dignity of young women as a spiritual mother. 

Blessed Eugenia Ravasco 1845 - 1900. Feast day: December 30.

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Friendship with King Henry II would not keep Thomas from doing God’s will, even when it meant angering the king. 

Saint Thomas Becket 1118 -1170. Feast day: December 29.

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When king Herod decreed that all boys up to the age of two should be killed, these innocent children lost their lives for the sake of Jesus. But no life escapes God’s notice, and they are now considered martyrs of the Church who reign with Chrsit in heaven.

Feast of the Holy Innocents. Feast day: December 28.

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The only disciple to travel with Jesus all the way to Calvary, John embraced his own cross, preached the gospel, and experienced attacks upon his life, yet miraculously survived them all.

Saint John the Apostle. Died 101 AD. Feast day: December 27.

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Stumping the Jewish leaders who tried to argue with him about the divinity of Jesus, Stephen was attacked for spreading the gospel, but this did not dampen his faith, love, or conviction. 

Saint Stephen the Martyr. Martyred 33 A.D. Feast day: December 26.

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Jesus himself says that he is the living bread that came down from heaven. The symbolism of Christ in the Eucharist is sprinkled throughout scripture, especially in the scene of the nativity. 

Feast of the Nativity. Feast day: December 25.

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A faithful woman of God Tarsilla knew her own death was near and celebrated the fact that Christ, her bridegroom, was calling her home to be with him in paradise. 

Saint Tarsilla of Rome. 6th Century. Feast day: December 24.

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Misunderstood and attacked out of jealousy, John chose compassion and good humor instead of retribution and revenge. 

Saint John of Kanty. 1390 - 1473. Feast day: December 23.

Patron Saint of: Poland and Lithuania

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