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Dec. 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr, Opt. Mem.

Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He went from being "a patron of play-actors and a follower of hounds" to being a "shepherd of souls." He absorbed himself in the duties of his new office, defending the rights of the Church against Henry II. This prompted the king to exile him to France for six years. After returning to his homeland he endured many trials and was murdered by agents of the king.

Pope Leo XIV Sends 3 Truckloads of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

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Young Actors Inspired by Saint John Paul II Share the Good, True and Beautiful on Stage

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Dec. 28 Feast of the Holy Family, Feast

Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a movable feast, assigned to the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.

Celebrate Mother Mary With EWTN

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Chile’s President-Elect On the Decision That Changed His Life Forever

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The Scriptures Jesus Knew: Stepping Into the World of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Architect Frank Gehry and the Cathedral That Might Have Been

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In Interview With Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett Opens Up About Her Faith

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