JANUARY 8: BIOLOGICAL. STEP. FOSTER. MOTHER.
Blessed Eurosia Fabris Barban
Married Layperson
Died: 1932
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She was an Italian married layperson. “Mamma Rosa”, as she was fondly called, was like the all types of mothers in one mother. She had nine biological children, two adopted stepchildren (from her husband’s first marriage), and dozens of foster children. She fed the babies of others without accepting compensation and educated the kids to a solid Christian life. Many priestly and religious vocations blossomed in her home.
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Blessed Eurosia Fabris Barban, please pray for us to have as many children as you and become great parents. Help us to love another as we love ourselves and to love God above all else, and to teach our children the appropriate worship of the Lord. Amen.

AUGUST 10: THE CELIBATE KOREAN COUPLE
Blessed Jo Suk Petrus and Blessed Kwon Cheon-rye Teresa
Married Laypersons and Martyrs
Died: 1819
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They were a Korean married couple and martyrs. They lived their marriage while remaining celibate, dedicating themselves to prayer, preaching the Gospel, and charity towards those poorer than them. When Petrus was arrested for being a Catholic, his wife voluntarily followed him. After repeated torture, the two remained strong in their faith until they were beheaded.
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A reminder that True Love exists — and you can have it too.

Blessed Petrus & Teresa, pray for me that I might find true love. Please help me to get married and to experience perfect oneness in holy matrimony. Please pray for all young, unmarried Catholics so that all people called to lay life might find love. Amen.

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What do you all think about this?

Family is an indelible and timeless currency.

Sometimes we're so ashamed of ourselves that we automatically feel like Jesus is too.

But He's not. He knew you'd struggle, He knew you'd make some wrong decisions, He knew you'd go through some rough phases, but He still chose the cross.

Don't run from Him.
Run to Him.