Many Catholics new to pilgrimage wonder why the shell is associated. Please read the article linked below to learn about the legends and myths surrounding this symbol of pilgrimage and the Camino de Santiago. For those familiar with the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, the scallop shell is a welcome sight. It is a symbol that guides pilgrims
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Dear Knights and Dames, As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are called to deepen our faith and renew our commitment to living a sacramental life. This edition of our Quarterly Newsletter offers reflections to guide us through this penitential season, including insights on embracing the sacraments as a path to spiritual renewal.During
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Dear Knights and Dames, In 1906, Tumaco, Colombia, became the site of a remarkable miracle that continues to inspire devotion. As a devastating tsunami approached, Fr. Gerardo Larrondo and the townspeople carried the Blessed Sacrament to the shoreline, praying fervently for protection. Miraculously, the waves receded, sparing the town from destruction. This extraordinary act of
November Eucharistic Miracle: the Miracle of Tumaco, Colombia. Read More »
Dear Knights and Dames, It is with utmost pleasure that we are able to share the latest Spirituality Newsletter. We commemorate the Feast, accomplishments and holy life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose spiritual sons have curated the holy sites for centuries. We refresh ourselves on the powerfulness and requirements of indulgences. Also look inside
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Dear Knights and Dames, We would like to introduce you to the Mirale of St Clare of Assisi. In Assisi in 1240, St. Clare performed a miraculous act that continues to inspire the faithful today. As Saracen invaders threatened the convent of San Damiano, St. Clare, with unwavering faith, held up the Blessed Sacrament, praying
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Dear Knights and Dames, We would like to introduce you the Miracle of Morne-Rouge, a village on the Caribbean Island of Martinique. On May 8, 1902, Ascension Day, a nearby sudden volcanic eruption caused the villagers to run to their parish and receive the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist in the face of impending
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Dear Knights and Dames, We would like to introduce you to the Miracle of Ludbreg, a significant event in Croatian religious history. This miracle occurred in the early 15th century when a priest in the town of Ludbreg experienced the transformation of wine into blood during Mass. Recognized and venerated by the Church, this miraculous
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Dear Knights and Dames, We are very excited to continue with with a second issue of our EOHSJ Quarterly Spirituality Newsletter! In this issue, we explore the profound significance of the Miraculous Medal and the inspiring lives of incorruptible saints, including St. Catherine Labouré, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Vincent de Paul. We delve
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Save the Date! We are excited to announce a special presentation by Bishop Francois Beyrouti in anticipation of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross and St. Helena. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 12th at 7pm PST. Bishop Francois Beyrouti is a renowned theologian with a Doctorate in Theology, who is known for
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Dear Knights and Dames, This June, as we continue our exploration of the wonders of the Eucharist, we turn our gaze to the recent past, to the remarkable Eucharistic miracles that occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1992, 1994, and 1996. These events stand as powerful testaments to the reality of Christ’s presence in the
