Martyred under the persecution of Emperor Aurelian in 270.
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Heliodorus of Pamphylia
- Donald R. McClarey
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.
Today is also the Presentation of Mary. The priest remarked at Mass this morning that many Hispanics uphold the Old Testament custom and bring their infant to church. The priest lifts the baby to the Tabernacle while saying a prayer. Believe this is done before a Basptism is scheduled.