For The Sake Of His Sorrowful Passion, Have Mercy On Us And On The Whole World.

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(via Saint of the Day – 17 March – St Agricola (498-580) Bishop)

Saint of the Day – 17 March – St Agricola (498-580) Bishop of Châlon-sur-Saône, Defender of the true Faith against heretics, a zealous shepherd and teacher of his flock, Apostle of the poor and sick, building hospitals and leper colonies. He founded Churches and Monasteries. He was also a Diplomat and Peace-maker against invading barbarian forces and protector his people by his great courage. Agricola cared for his Diocese for 50 years with tireless dedication. He was born in 498 in the region and died there in 580 of natural causes. Patronage – of Châlon-sur-Saône. Also known as – Aregl, Agrele.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Châlon, in France, St Agricola, Bishop.”

Every time I open Tumblr and I see Odysseus one of the three pops up, should I feel pity, sympathy or feel charmed???

okay here’s a new and improved updated version where i don’t forget tumblr’s favorite holiday

honestly we used to have hard rock but now all we have is metal. what happened

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listen i love Carlo Acutis but no one is talking about Pier Giorgio Frassati (the other guy being canonized this year) and it makes me upset

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Frog, fungi and squirrel. Woodsy neighbours of Tan and Teckle. 1911. Endpaper.

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