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July 4: Elizabeth, Princess of Aragon, was born in 1271. The young princess was also a grand-niece of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary after whom she was named.

When applied to the spiritual life, vigilance signifies the virtue whereby man directs this watchfulness against the three fetters pulling him towards damnation.

August 27: Although St. Monica's parents were Christians, they gave her in marriage to a pagan who was a violent and immoral man, St. Augustine's father.

Vienna—A grave degeneration of faith and morals was already amply evident at the beginning of this troubled century.

By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotions. July is devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus.

Our Lady appeared to St. Dominic and asked him to spread devotion to the Holy Rosary, "the weapon the Blessed Trinity wants to use to reform the world."

Like everything in our Catholic Faith, the liturgical feast of Ash Wednesday and the custom of ashes has a rich history, deep meaning and rich symbolism.

Our Lady appeared centuries ago, predicting the evils of our time, including corruption of the clergy, rampant impurity, and exhorts us to pray and do penance.

The history, story and spectacular miracle behind the image of Our Lady of Las Lajas in Latin America.