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How the Augustinians rescued the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help When Napoleon invaded Rome (in 1812) , the Augustinians (Pope Leo's religious order) saved the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help from destruction. Reported in Aleteia by Philip Kosloski One of the best known and most beloved icons in the Western Church is the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help . It's featured in many Roman-rite Catholic churches, and many Catholics have a devotion to this "miracle" icon. It has a fascinating history , one that involves its rescue from destruction by a group of Augustinian monks, the same religious order that Pope Leo XIV is a member of. While the current church where it is located is staffed by the Redemptorists, previously the image was kept in a church that was run for many centuries by Augustinians. Saved from destruction When Napoleon invaded Rome in 1812, he destroyed the church of San Matteo, which was between St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran. It was a churc...

Recognizing the 800 year jubilee celebrating the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.  Pope Leo XIV proclaimed a special Franciscan Jubilee Year running from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. This Jubilee commemorates the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi and invites the faithful worldwide to reflect on his legacy of peace, humility, and ecological stewardship Canticle of the Sun by Saint Francis of Assisi (translated from the Umbrian text*) The beloved hymn of Saint Francis of Assisi, The Canticle of the Sun, is one of the greatest songs of Christendom. In it he praises the Creator for all the glories of creation, especially "Brother Sun" and "Sister Moon". Most high all powerful all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory all honor and all blessing. To you alone most High do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. Be praised my Lord through all your creatures especially through my lord Brother Sun, ...

Echo article reported in Aleteia   by Kathleen N. Hattrup Don’t lose heart. I will never forsake you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God. This year, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary falls on the 13th of the month, meaning it coincides with the anniversary of one of Our Lady's apparitions at Fatima. In fact, June 13 was the second apparition, and it was when Our Lady first spoke to the shepherd children about her heart. The Fatima Shrine provides a translation of what Mary said that day, as recounted by Sister Lucia in her memoir: - What do you want of me? I (Lucia) asked. - I wish you to come here on the 13th of next month, to pray the Rosary every day, and to learn to read. Later, I will tell you what I want. - I asked for the cure of a sick person. - If he is converted; he will be cured during the year. - I would like to ask you to take us to Heaven. - Yes. I will take Jacinta and Francisco soon. But you are to stay here some t...