The Lamb who is at the center of the throne
will lead them to the
springs of the waters of life. - Rev 7:17
Prayer After Communion (Today's Liturgy)
O God, who bestowed on
blessed Catherine of Alexandria a crown
among the Saints for her twofold triumph
of virginity and martyrdom, grant, we pray,
through the power of this Sacrament,
that, bravely overcoming evil,
we may attain the glory of heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.
St Catherine of Alexandria
Egyptian princess, scholar ~ 287-305
Convert, Virgin, Martyr
One of the 14 Holy Helpers
One of the "Counsels" of St Joan of Arc
At 18 y/o debated 50 pagan philosophers.
All became Christians. All were martyred.
All became Christians. All were martyred.
Patron: Students, Christian philosophers,
teachers, librarians
Feast Day - Nov 25
"Faith is to believe what you do not see;
the reward of this faith is to see."
St Catherine of Alexandria
St Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
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