Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Agnes of Bohemia

If she had left me for a mortal man, I would have taken vengeance with the sword, but I cannot take offense because in preference to me she has chosen the king of Heaven.

Emperor Frederick II on learning that his betrothed, Saint Agnes of Bohemia, wished to join the Poor Clares.

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Donald R. McClarey

Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
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Mary De Voe
Mary De Voe
Thursday, March 5, AD 2026 3:11am

Emperor Frederick II was a wise gentleman.

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