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FIND SOLACE IN THE SEVEN SORROWS

In her recent release, “A Blessing in Disguise: Miracles of the Seven Sorrows Rosary,” best-selling author and Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza explains Mary’s teachings on how to pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary for greater wisdom, strength and forgiveness. She also illustrates its efficacy through real-life stories of miraculous healings of all kinds. Order a copy from your favorite bookstore.

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More About Iconography

In honor of the Feb. 11 feast of St. Paschal, learn more about the art of iconography by reading or signing up for a workshop. Known for combating the heresy of iconoclasm, which rejected and destroyed religious images, St. Paschal offered refuge to Greek monks escaping the iconoclasts’ persecution in the 9th century and transferred relics from the catacombs to Roman churches.

FUN FARE FOR THE FEAST OF ST. VALENTINE

This St. Valentine’s Day treat your loved ones to heart-shaped foods and other festive fare with this roundup of easy recipes from CatholicMom. com, featuring popular picks such as brownies, pizza and more. They had us at bacon hearts! Visit www.catholicmom.com/articles/easyvalentines-recipe-roundup

CONVERSATION STARTER

Help children focus on Love Himself this St. Valentine’s Day by creating a scripture-themed craft using the words of John 3:16 written in nine lines on a piece of paper. On nine small paper hearts or conversation hearts write the letters to spell “Valentine” and affix them to the corresponding letters on each line of the scripture verse. For more details, go to www.catholicicing.com/john-316-valentine-craft

Diocesan calendar of events

ESPAÑOL

HORA SANTA 7-8 p.m. Todos los jueves del mes con excepción de los primeros jueves. En la Capilla del segundo piso, Family Life Center en St. Patrick, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte.

VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL ¿Es usted o un ser querido que busca la curación de los efectos de un aborto anterior? Los retiros de fin de semana son ofrecidos por Caridades Católicas para hombres y mujeres en todas las regiones de la Diócesis de Charlotte. Para obtener información sobre los próximos retiros, incluidos retiros en las diócesis vecinas, comuníquese con Karina Hernández: 336267-1937 o karinahernandez@live.com.

VIGILIA DE ADORACIÓN 6 p.m. los jueves, en la Catedral San Patricio, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte. Nos reunimos para una Vigilia de Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia en Nicaragua, que en estos últimos meses están pasando por momentos turbulentos y ataques físicos contra la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus Obispos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el Santo Rosario, la hora santa de

SEEK THE INTERCESSION OF ST. JULIUS St. Julius I became pope on Feb. 6, 337, and is known for returning St. Athanasius to his rightful place as the Bishop of Alexandria after facing fierce opposition from the Arians, known for their heretical