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St. Teresa of Avila Feast Day is October 15th
Virgin and Doctor of the Church: Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada
was born in Avila in 1515. Educated by Agustinian nuns, at
twenty she entered the Carmelite convent of her native city.
Her writings tell of her mystical experiences and estatic
visions. She reformed the Carmelite order and died in 1582.
She was named a Doctor of the Church in 1970 by Pope Paul Vii,
the first woman so honored.
She is depicted in the habit of the Carmelites, with an arrow
in her chest, a heart with the name of Jesus (HIS) and a dove.
She is invoked to bring relief to souls in Purgatory and
against heart diseases.
Protector: The Carmelites
Patron: Theresa of Avila is the patron saint of Spain
Name: Teresa is of Greek or German origin; in the first it
means “huntress”, in the second, “strong and amiable woman.”
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Janet's Homework Assignment
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1) Visit web sites of
Women Speak for Themselves and
What Catholic Women Think
2) Humanae Vitae Study Guide go to
www.prolifeproducts.org
3) Visit the
www.priestsforlife.org/HHSMandate to find out how you can
join the fight against the mandate.
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Extreme Makeover
by Teresa Tomeo
Teresa Tomeo pulls together the latest research on
social behavior and trends to demonstrate that women
are harming themselves and their chances for true
happiness by adopting the thoroughly modern, sexually
liberated lifestyle portrayed in magazines and movies.
Packed with not only persuasive statistics but also
powerful personal testimonies, Extreme Makeover shows
that it is not the slogans of the sexual revolution
and the women’s liberation movement that free and
dignify women, but the beautiful teachings of the
Catholic Church. |
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Recall
Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry's Exploitation
of Women
by Janet Morana
Janet Morana exposes the myriad ways abortion exploits
women, and calls for a National recall of this deadly
procedure.
Sign the petition to recall abortion. |
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The Kitchen Madonna:
Patroness of The
Catholic View for Women
Mary was not only Jesus' Mother, but also a housewife.
Her utensils are earthly and heavenly symbols. The key
represents the safety in the house and also the way
into heaven. The kettle symbolizes nourishment for
body and soul. The broom represents cleanliness in the
home and in thoughts and deeds.
Available from EWTN Religious Catalogue
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Magnificat is a lavishly printed, easy-to-read
pocket-sized worship aid, of more than 400 pages.
Magnificat can be used to follow the daily Mass and
can also be read at home for personal or family
prayer.
Available at Magnificat |
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Consider praying the Divine Office on a daily basis.
The Divine Office provides psalms and prayers to be
prayed at different times of the day.
See
www.divineoffice.org.
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